Marvin Butler Obituary Marvin Minton Butler September 7, 1932 － September 28, 2023 Franklin － Marvin Minton Butler, 91, passed away September 28, 2023, in Accordius Health at Courtland. Born in Isle of Wight County, he was a son of the late Samuel Opherell Butler and Eulalah Minton Butler. He was also predeceased by two brothers, W. Lester Butler and Sam O Butler, Jr. Marvin was a 1953 graduate of Carrsville High School and a retired shipping clerk for the lumber division of International Paper with 45 years of service. He was a former Black Creek Ruritan and a member of Black Creek Baptist Church. He was a very witty person who enjoyed fishing, bowling, softball and he loved Dr. Pepper. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 62 years, Edna Newsom Butler; a son, Ronald Marvin Butler (Bonnie) of Franklin; two grandchildren, Kendall Butler (Allison) and Cole Butler; and a special cousin, Charles Butler. A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM Tuesday, October 3, 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Inman officiating. Burial will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM Monday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Black Creek Baptist Church. A reception will be held following the burial at Black Creek Baptist Church. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Sep. 30, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Marvin-Butler 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/marvin-butler-obituary?id=53229051 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's the formatted obituary as requested: ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Marvin Minton Butler, 91, passed away on 28 September 2023. A retired shipping clerk for International Paper, he was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, softball, and Dr Pepper. He is survived by his wife Edna, son Ronald, two grandchildren, and a cousin. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held on 3 October 2023 at Wright Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard Inman officiating. Burial followed in Southampton Memorial Park. The family received friends on 2 October. A reception was held after the burial at Black Creek Baptist Church. ### The Edited Obituary Marvin Butler Obituary Marvin Minton Butler 7 September 1932 - 28 September 2023 Franklin - Marvin Minton Butler, 91, passed away 28 September 2023, in Accordius Health at Courtland. Born in Isle of Wight County, he was a son of the late Samuel Opherell Butler and Eulalah Minton Butler. He was also predeceased by two brothers, W. Lester Butler and Sam O. Butler, Jr. Marvin was a 1953 graduate of Carrsville High School and a retired shipping clerk for the lumber division of International Paper with 45 years of service. He was a former Black Creek Ruritan and a member of Black Creek Baptist Church. He was a very witty person who enjoyed fishing, bowling, softball and he loved Dr Pepper. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 62 years, Edna Newsom Butler; a son, Ronald Marvin Butler (Bonnie) of Franklin; two grandchildren, Kendall Butler (Allison) and Cole Butler; and a special cousin, Charles Butler. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, 3 October 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Inman officiating. Burial will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Monday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Black Creek Baptist Church. A reception will be held following the burial at Black Creek Baptist Church. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Marvin Minton Butler | |---------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 91 | | Birth | 7 September 1932; Isle of Wight County | | Death | 28 September 2023; Accordius Health at Courtland | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------| | Marvin Minton Butler | Decedent | Franklin, Unknown | | Edna Newsom Butler | Spouse | Unknown | | Samuel Opherell Butler | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Eulalah Minton Butler | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Ronald Marvin Butler | Child | Franklin, Unknown | | Kendall Butler | Grandchild | Unknown | | Cole Butler | Grandchild | Unknown | | W. Lester Butler | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Sam O. Butler, Jr. | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Charles Butler | Cousin | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Marvin was a 1953 graduate of Carrsville High School. 2. He was a retired shipping clerk for the lumber division of International Paper with 45 years of service. 3. He was a former Black Creek Ruritan. 4. He was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church. 5. He was described as a very witty person. 6. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and softball. 7. He loved Dr Pepper. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |------------|----------------------------------------------|-------------------| | Legacy.com | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin | 30 September 2023 |