Charles "Charlie" "Pop Pop" Gordon Butler

1925 - 2015

Charles "Charlie" "Pop Pop" Gordon Butler obituary, 1925-2015, Tampa, FL

BORN

1925

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Stowers Funeral Home

401 West Brandon Blvd

Brandon, Florida

Charles "Charlie" Butler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 29, 2015.

BUTLER, Charles G., 89, of Valrico, previously of Harvard, MA and Glen Burnie, MD, entered into rest Monday evening, January 26, 2015 at LifePath Hospice Care Center, Sun City Center, Ruskin, FL. He was the son of C. Gordon and Kathleen (Pray) Butler the oldest of three children born in Jamaica, Queens, NY. PopPop as family and friends called him, was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn (Prenzlow) who passed away in February, 2010; his brother, Robert of Syossett, NY; and both his parents. Charlie served in the U.S. Army, 86th Infantry Division, WWII during which he received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, American Campaign, WWII Victory Medals. Charlie graduated from St. Johns College in Brooklyn, NY and received his masters degree and CPA as well. He taught dance with the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in NY to earn extra money and worked at Schraffts Restaurant in Manhatten, NY where he met his future wife Evelyn. Married in 1951 he was active in Junior Achievers of Maryland and with Holy Trinity Church and School in Glen Burnie, MD. In the late 1960s through the mid 1970's Charlie was instrumental in establishing the first computer systems at both the Boston, MA Police Department and at Boston University. After retiring from BU, Charlie worked doing tax preparation H &R Block and then as the Harvard, MA Veterans Agent. He took much pride in helping veterans and their families receive their needed and deserved services. He was acknowledged as well by the Town of Harvard, MA and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Veteran of the Year on 11/11/2009. PopPop leaves his two children, Janet (Maury) Carlin of Milford, MA and Kenneth (Syndi) of Valrico, FL with whom he resided the last 4 1/2 years; six grandchildren, Marsha (Nigel) Birtwistle of Hopkinton, MA, Michael (Joy) Carlin of Shrewsbury, MA, Matthew (Leah) Carlin of Milford, MA, Logan (Sammantha) Butler of Valrico, FL, Gerrit Butler and Margo Butler of Valrico, FL; great-granddaughters, Trinity Birtwistle, Brooke Birtwistle of Hopkinton, MA; sister, Ellen Quinn of Clermont, FL; ten nieces and nephews. During his time living in Valrico PopPop made many new friends especially Mary, his morning coffee friends and the wonderful crew at Dunkin Donuts. He also enjoyed the company of many of Bell Shoals Church of Christ parishioners. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Stowers Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Graveside services and burial will take place at a later time in Groton, MA where he will be buried next to his wife of 60 years. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Foundation Christian Academy -Vision 20/20 (Building Fund), 3955 Lithia Pinecrest Rd., Valrico, FL 33596.

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February 6, 2015

Jan, Maury and Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved father. Best Wishes to All. Charlie & Theresa Calcagni

February 5, 2015

Russ Smith

We're so sorry for your loss but believe Pop-pop is in a much better place and free of all suffering. God bless him and all of his family as he smiles down on all of you.
Russ and Joan

February 4, 2015

David and Annette Narigon

We are so sorry for your loss. We loved spending New Years with your family. He was a hoot! He is enjoying total health in heaven! Love you guys!

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