Obituary of LOWELL FILLMORE BUTTS SR.

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - April 20, 1996 

Lowell Fillmore Butts Sr., 61, of the 23000 block of Stave Mill Road, died April 18, 1996, in Obici Hospital, Suffolk. 

He was a retired truck driver and a native of Pitt County, N.C. He was a member of the United Auto Workers Union (UAW). 

He is survived by his wife, Frances P. Butts; daughter, Judith Ann Grimes of Windsor; two sons, Lowell F. Butts Jr. of Zuni and David A. Butts of Windsor; three grandchildren, E. Brandon Lee of Zuni, Dawn N. Butts and Angela M. Butts, both of Windsor. He was predeceased by his parents, Lorena Winfield Butts and Grover C. Butts. 

A graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday by the Rev. Jim Dunn in Windsor Cemetery . The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 3 to 4 p.m and other times at the residence. Harrell Funeral Home, Suffolk, is in charge. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B5

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Lowell Fillmore Butts Sr., 61, of Suffolk, died 18 Apr 1996. Born in Pitt County, N.C., he worked as a truck driver and was a member of the UAW. He was survived by his wife, three children, and three grandchildren.  

A graveside service was held 22 Apr 1996 at Windsor Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Jim Dunn. The family received friends at Harrell Funeral Home, Suffolk, on 21 Apr 1996.  

––– Transcript –––  

LOWELL FILLMORE BUTTS SR.

Lowell Fillmore Butts Sr., 61, of the 23000 block of Stave Mill Road, died 18 April 1996 in Obici Hospital, Suffolk.  

He was a retired truck driver and a native of Pitt County, N.C. He was a member of the United Auto Workers Union (UAW).  

He is survived by his wife, Frances P. Butts; daughter, Judith Ann Grimes of Windsor; two sons, Lowell F. Butts Jr. of Zuni and David A. Butts of Windsor; three grandchildren, E. Brandon Lee of Zuni, Dawn N. Butts and Angela M. Butts, both of Windsor. He was predeceased by his parents, Lorena Winfield Butts and Grover C. Butts.  

A graveside service was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday [22 April 1996] by the Rev. Jim Dunn in Windsor Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home Sunday [21 April 1996] from 3 to 4 p.m. and other times at the residence. Harrell Funeral Home, Suffolk, was in charge.  

––– Vital Statistics –––  

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| Field | Value                                  |
| Name  | Lowell Fillmore Butts Sr.              |
| Age   | 61                                     |
| Birth | 1935 (estimated); Pitt County, N.C.    |
| Death | 18 April 1996; Obici Hospital, Suffolk |
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––– Table of Relationships –––  

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| Name                      | Relationship         | Residence                      |
| Lowell Fillmore Butts Sr. | Decedent             | 23000 block of Stave Mill Road |
| Frances P. Butts          | Wife                 | [Same residence]               |
| Judith Ann Grimes         | Daughter             | Windsor                        |
| Lowell F. Butts Jr.       | Son                  | Zuni                           |
| David A. Butts            | Son                  | Windsor                        |
| E. Brandon Lee            | Grandchild           | Zuni                           |
| Dawn N. Butts             | Grandchild           | Windsor                        |
| Angela M. Butts           | Grandchild           | Windsor                        |
| Lorena Winfield Butts     | Mother (predeceased) | —                              |
| Grover C. Butts           | Father (predeceased) | —                              |
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––– Publication Details –––  

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot  |
| Date     | 20 April 1996        |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B5                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––  

• Retired truck driver.  
• Member of United Auto Workers Union (UAW).  
• Spouse's birth name is Frances P. [maiden name not given].

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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