Samuel Butler Obituary Samuel O. Butler, Jr. August 18, 1925 - September 23, 2022 Franklin - Samuel O. Butler, Jr., 97, died on September 23, 2022. He grew up in Isle of Wight County and had been a resident of Franklin since 1948. Sam was the son of the late Samuel O. Butler, Sr. and Eulalah M. Butler. He was predeceased by his wife, Giva E. Butler and one brother, Lester Butler. He is survived by his brother, Marvin M. Butler and wife, Edna N. Butler of Franklin. He is also survived by one nephew, Ronald Butler and two great nephews, Kindall and Cole Butler also of Franklin and a very special, loyal and caring friend, Evelyne G. Vaughan. Sam worked for Union Camp Corporation in the Building Products Division for 43 years, retiring in 1990. He loved to work in his shop making various wood work projects for friends, neighbors and family. He was a member of High Street United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of Franklin Masonic Lodge 151 AFAM and Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 32nd Masonic District. He was a member of the Portsmouth Scottish Rite Bodies. Sam was a Navy Veteran of World War II with the rate of Gunner s Mate 3/C. A Memorial Service with Masonic Rites and Military Honors will be held at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, Virginia on Tuesday, September 27 at 11AM. Burial will be private at Southampton Memorial Park. Following the service a reception will be held at High Street United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or High Street United Methodist Church General Fund. Sam wanted to thank Steve Cole for being a loyal and dedicated friend. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Samuel-Butler-Jr 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/samuel-butler-obituary?id36588006 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/samuel-o-butler-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Samuel O. Butler, Jr., born 18 August 1925, passed away on 23 September 2022 at 97. A Navy veteran and dedicated community member, he was predeceased by his wife, Giva, and brother, Lester. He is survived by his brother Marvin and family. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service with Masonic Rites and Military Honors for Samuel O. Butler, Jr. was held at Wright Funeral Home on 27 September. Burial was private at Southampton Memorial Park. ## The Edited Obituary Samuel Butler Obituary Samuel O. Butler, Jr. 18 August 1925 - 23 September 2022 Franklin - Samuel O. Butler, Jr., 97, died on 23 September 2022. He grew up in Isle of Wight County and had been a resident of Franklin since 1948. Sam was the son of the late Samuel O. Butler, Sr. and Eulalah M. Butler. He was predeceased by his wife, Giva E. Butler, and one brother, Lester Butler. He is survived by his brother, Marvin M. Butler, and wife, Edna N. Butler of Franklin. He is also survived by one nephew, Ronald Butler, and two great-nephews, Kindall and Cole Butler, also of Franklin, and a very special, loyal, and caring friend, Evelyne G. Vaughan. Sam worked for Union Camp Corporation in the Building Products Division for 43 years, retiring in 1990. He loved to work in his shop making various woodworking projects for friends, neighbors, and family. He was a member of High Street United Methodist Church, a 50-year member of Franklin Masonic Lodge 151 AF&AM, and Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 32nd Masonic District. He was a member of the Portsmouth Scottish Rite Bodies. Sam was a Navy Veteran of World War II with the rate of Gunner's Mate 3/C. A Memorial Service with Masonic Rites and Military Honors will be held at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, Virginia on Tuesday, 27 September at 11 AM. Burial will be private at Southampton Memorial Park. Following the service, a reception will be held at High Street United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or High Street United Methodist Church General Fund. Sam wanted to thank Steve Cole for being a loyal and dedicated friend. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Samuel O. Butler, Jr. | |---------|----------------------------| | Age | 97 | | Birth | 18 August 1925; Unknown | | Death | 23 September 2022; Unknown | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------|----------------------|--------------| | Samuel O. Butler, Jr. | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Giva E. Butler | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Samuel O. Butler, Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Eulalah M. Butler | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Lester Butler | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Marvin M. Butler | Sibling | Franklin, VA | | Edna N. Butler | Sister-in-law | Franklin, VA | | Ronald Butler | Nephew | Franklin, VA | | Kindall Butler | Great Nephew | Franklin, VA | | Cole Butler | Great Nephew | Franklin, VA | | Evelyne G. Vaughan | Friend | Unknown | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Samuel O. Butler, Jr. was a resident of Franklin, Virginia, since 1948. 2. He worked for Union Camp Corporation in the Building Products Division for 43 years, retiring in 1990. 3. Sam enjoyed woodworking and made various projects for friends, neighbors, and family. 4. He was a member of High Street United Methodist Church. 5. Sam was a 50-year member of Franklin Masonic Lodge 151 AF&AM and Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 32nd Masonic District. 6. He was a member of the Portsmouth Scottish Rite Bodies. 7. Sam was a Navy Veteran of World War II with the rate of Gunner's Mate 3/C.