ATHENS – Jerry Lanier Butler, 74, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015.
A native of Ocilla, Ga., he was the son of the late Murvin Lanier and Mae Griffin Butler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Bufford Butler; and a brother, George Frederick Butler.
Mr. Butler was a graduate of Sylvester High School, Reinhardt College, and the University of Georgia. He worked for Crystal Farms Poultry for many years and retired after 20 years from the University of Georgia as manager of the poultry science farm. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of the Chapelwood United Methodist Church, where he was active in the Men’s Club.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in law, Janet and Doug Cassiday, Maysville, and Andrea and David Downs, Watkinsville; brother, Don and Butler, Dawsonville; sister, Priscilla Ruth, Savannah; brother-in-law, Harry Bufford, Greensboro; sister-in-law, Liz Berg, Columbia, S.C.; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 16, at 4 p.m., at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST, with the Rev. Richard Moeller officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday, May 15, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chapelwood UMC Missions or the American Heart Association.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, is in charge of arrangements.
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