BORN

1924

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

H.M. Patterson & Son-Arlington Chapel

173 Allen Road NE

Atlanta, Georgia

Reuel Buttram Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 24, 2013.

Mr. Reuel B. Buttram, 89, of Atlanta died Friday, the 23rd of August, 2013. Mr. Buttram was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Louise H. Buttram in 1988. A veteran of WWII he served in the U. S. Army in the European Theatre attaining the rank Second Lieutenant. After WWII he continued to serve his country in the Reserves attaining the rank Captain. Mr. Buttram was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson College of Law. He was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1948 and joined the Atlanta Claims Association that same year serving as President in 1963. Mr. Buttram retired from The London Agency in 1989 where he was Senior Vice President of Claims. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Gayle and Dan Carlson of Tampa, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Diana Buttram of Ellijay; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and wife, Stella M. Buttram. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, the 27th of August at one o'clock at Patterson's Arlington Chapel. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. Friends are cordially invited to visit with the family Tuesday from twelve o'clock noon until the hour of service at H. M. Patterson & Son Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.

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August 31, 2013

May you rely on the god of all comfort during this difficult time. -Romans 15:33

August 26, 2013

Robert Carscaddon

Expressing my appreciation for Reuel's professional claims assistance and guidance during our years at the London Agency, which provided a solid foundation as the company grew into Westchester Specialty and ACE Westchester. I retired July, 2009, with many fond memories of my friends. I send prayers of comfort for you and yours. Robert (Bob) Carscaddon.

August 26, 2013

Kim ~ Ps. 34:18

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

August 25, 2013

Rap McBurney

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family during this time of sorrow.
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