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James Ernest Butler

James Ernest Butler
  • September 27, 1934 - December 4, 2019
  • Charleston, South Carolina
  • In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to
  • Palmetto Community Church
    1965 Bees Ferry Road
    Charleston, SC 29414
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“You will be missed! You were an sweet man and very caring of people! Love you~ ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Allie James - Charleston, SC

“Chrissy and I loved Mr. Butler and will miss him very much. Our condolences to the family. I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers. ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Katy Kuder - Charleston, SC

“I know you have awesome memories! God bless and watch over you and your family during this time. ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Debbie Winn - Chapin, SC - friend

“I am so sorry. Jim was always so good to my sister Donna Jones and our family. ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Kathy Schoap - Goose Creek, SC

“Jim was a wonderful person. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Michael, Shelley, Jay and Parker Garvin - SC


James Ernest Butler, 85, of Charleston, South Carolina, widower of Hilda Pierce Butler entered into eternal rest Wednesday, December 4, 2019. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Palmetto Community Church, 1965 Bees Ferry Road at 12:30 p.m. The family will receive friends in the church from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel.

James was born September 27, 1934 in Gwinnett County, Georgia, son of the late Doc Alvin Butler and Euris Wall Butler. He was a retired U.S. Army Sgt. First Class.

He is survived by his son, Donald H. Jones and Angela of Pamlico, SC; daughter, Yvonne Garvin and husband Larry M. Garvin of Hollywood, SC; brother, A.Q Butler of Auburn, GA; two sisters, Charlotte Smith of Oakwood, GA and Sue Turner of Auburn, GA; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son, Walter Raymond Jones and grandson Joshua Jones.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Palmetto Community Church, 1965 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC, 29414.

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