Lawrence Edward Butler

1935 - 2016

Lawrence Edward Butler obituary, 1935-2016

BORN

1935

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Nelsen Funeral Home - Richmond

4650 South Laburnum Avenue

Richmond, Virginia

Lawrence Butler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 1, 2016.

BUTLER, Lawrence E, Sr., born April 1, 1935, passed away November 30, 2016. A Navy veteran of the Korean War, he was predeceased by his wife, Louise; and son, Patrick. He is survived by his sons, Larry, Clarence, Donald, Shawn (Shirley) and Richard; grandchildren, Steven, Sierra and Donald Butler Jr; brother, Clarence; and sisters, Catherine, Madeline, and Ann. Visitation will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home in Richmond on Friday, December 2, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Riverview Cemetery in Richmond on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be left at www.nelsencares.com.

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