Obituary of Richard Milton Butler 15 JAN 1912 - 16 DEC 1982 Richard M. Butler NEWSOMS - Richard Milton Butler, 70, died Friday in Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin. Born in Isle of Wight County, he was a retired farmer and a member of Colossee Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Josie Britt Butler; a daughter, Mrs. Edna B. Porter of Newson, Roy C. Butler of Suffolk: four sisters, Mrs. Daisy Claud and Mrs. Ella Holland, both of Suffolk, Mrs. Lizzy Bradshaw of Hopewell and Mrs. Fanny Whitley of Suffolk; seven grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. A funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. today in Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield, by the Rev. Donald Trump and the Rev. Arthur Green. Burial will be in Windsor Cemetery. Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 19 Dec 1982 Page 26 Obituary for Richard M. Butler [Birth: 15 JAN 1912 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 16 DEC 1982 - Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative summary of the obituary Richard Milton Butler, 70, died on 16 Dec 1982 in Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia. He was survived by his wife, children, sisters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. ## Narrative summary of funeral services A funeral was held on 19 Dec 1982 at Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield, officiated by Rev. Donald Trump and Rev. Arthur Green, with burial in Windsor Cemetery. ## Transcript Richard Milton Butler 15 Jan 1912 - 16 Dec 1982 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Richard M. Butler NEWSOMS – Richard Milton Butler, 70, died Friday in Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin. Born in Isle of Wight County, he was a retired farmer and a member of Colosse Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Josie Britt Butler; a daughter, Mrs. Edna B. Porter of Newsoms, Roy C. Butler of Suffolk; four sisters, Mrs. Daisy Claud and Mrs. Ella Holland, both of Suffolk, Mrs. Lizzy Bradshaw of Hopewell and Mrs. Fanny Whitley of Suffolk; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. today in Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield, by the Rev. Donald Trump and the Rev. Arthur Green. Burial will be in Windsor Cemetery. Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 19 Dec 1982 Page 26 Obituary for Richard M. Butler -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 15 Jan 1912 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 16 Dec 1982 - Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Name | Richard Milton Butler | |---------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 70 | | Birth | 15 Jan 1912; Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 16 Dec 1982; Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Table of Relationships --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |----------------------------|----------------------|---------------------| | Richard Milton Butler | Decedent | [Not stated] | | Josie Britt Butler | Wife | [Not stated] | | Edna B. Porter | Daughter | Newsoms | | Roy C. Butler | Son | Suffolk | | Daisy Claud | Sister | Suffolk | | Ella Holland | Sister | Suffolk | | Lizzy Bradshaw | Sister | Hopewell | | Fanny Whitley | Sister | Suffolk | | Seven grandchildren | Grandchildren | [Not stated] | | Three great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren | [Not stated] | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Publication Details Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 19 Dec 1982 Page 26 Obituary for Richard M. Butler ## Other Relevant Information None