Charles L. Butler

Roger (Dad) came into my life long after he had retired from the ministry. I never heard him preach, so I had a very different – and authentic experience of knowing him, especially as I visited him almost daily at Sunrise Assisted Living. He always had a story… sometimes good… sometimes not so… but ALWAYS funny. I experienced his openness to all people… his ability to look you in the eye and see through you... and his honesty and directness as we pondered life’s foibles and joys. Most of all, I remember his decidedly nasty jokes. I looked forward to visiting him. He was so human - not perfect – but he never stopped trying. I saw his ups and his downs. I saw how much he wanted to keep on living – every day. We called him the comeback” guy. I treasure that time with him and to have known him and been there with him at the end.

To Jay and Kim, and the Butler family, my sincere Sympathy to you all at the loss of your loved one. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.  Chet Bixby

Sincere condolences to "Charlie's" family.  He was a great member of the Class of 1954 and we will greatly miss him.  One of the last "DUKES"...….

Grateful that Charlie and I spoke a few days before he passed.   He blessed my life with humor, kindness,  and his knowledge.  My prayers are with him and his family. 

To Charlie's siblings, children and extended family, our deepest condolences on the loss of this wonderful man. He was a kind person and a true gentleman.