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1945

DIED

2016

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Samuel Butler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 14, 2016.

Samuel Walton Butler, 70, of Lizella, died Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Pine Pointe Hospice.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Monday, October 17, 2016 at Unity Baptist Church, 6025 Rogers Road, Lizella, GA 31052, with a private interment. Rev. Jeff Powell will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

A native of Hazlehurst, Mr. Butler was born to the late James and Julia Butler. He retired from Elliott Machine Shop where he worked as a welder and fabricator. Mr. Butler was an avid fisherman and was a member of Unity Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Faye Butler of Lizella; son, Samuel Wayne Butler of Byron; step-children, Thomas Edward (Sandra) Butler of Lizella, and Keith (Cheryl) Butler of Macon; sister, Vivian Floyd Mosley of Baxley; brother, Jimmy (Lynn) Butler of Guyton; grandchildren: Ty (Jen), Seth, Caleb (Rebecca) and Zachary (Angelica); and many nieces and nephews.

Walton stated, "I ain't afraid of dying. I only have one regret. That I didn't live my entire life for God. If I had to do it all again, I would have gotten saved earlier in my life".

You may sign the online guest book and share your own special thoughts and memories with the family of Mr. Butler's by visiting Macon Memorial Park's website at www.maconmp.com.

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October 20, 2016

Rhonda Sellers

The father I never knew. Condolences to the family.
Rhonda Suzette (Butler) Sellers

October 17, 2016

Vivian Maness

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time of great sorrow. May God comfort you and give you strength.

Vivian Maness
Calvary Community Chapel

October 17, 2016

Gary & Cherry Rewis

Faye,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that we have great memories of Walt. He was a great cousin and he loved to talk and visit with us. We will hold his memories close and you closer. May God give you the peace and comfort that only he can. We love you and we loved Walt and we know that he loved us. We pray for you and your family. Mama sends her prayers and thoughts to you.

October 17, 2016

Tommy & Barbara Smith

Pat,
So sorry about Walton. Tommy and I thought a lot of him. I know you will miss him; but, according to the write-up he was ready to go. He has only changed his dwelling place from this earthly one to his heavenly one. Remember Psalms 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death if his saints". Memories are precious and may your heart be filled with only sweet memories of him. I had hoped to see you today, but it didn't work out for me to go. I pray that God will give you the strength needed now and in the days and weeks ahead. Put your trust and faith in Him and He will lift you up. Keeping you in our prayers.

October 17, 2016

Donna Barfield

Pat and family: My thoughts and prayers go out to you. May the wonderful memories you share help to comfort you during this difficult time.

October 17, 2016

Gary Crane

Super nice man, lift up your family to Jesus. RIP Mr.Sam.

October 16, 2016

Nancy Singleton

Sam, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God comfort all of you and give you a peace that only He can.

Love
MamaNell and Nancy

October 16, 2016

Karen Hartley

What a special man and friend Walton was. Pat, may God continue to wrap you and your family with love and comfort for the days to come. You will miss him, but he is still in your heart. You will be with him again one day. We will all miss him very much.

October 16, 2016

JoAnn Jones

Pat and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Walt was really a kind and sweet man. He loved you with all of his heart. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I am here for you,

October 16, 2016

james bush

we have know BUTLER AND FAMILY for years now very good man going to miss him love yall from Beth an James Bush

October 15, 2016

TA

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. 2 Corinth 1:3-5

October 15, 2016

S Wilson

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.

October 14, 2016

Pam Massey

Pat & Family,
I am so sorry about Walton, but to think he is no longer suffering and in no more pain is comforting. He was a sweet man. I pray God will give you strength for the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

October 14, 2016

Nicki Mosley

Walt was a very nice man I had the pleasure of meeting a few years ago. Always welcoming with a big smile and hug. Prayers going up for a very special family

October 14, 2016

Lutricia &Ted Hudson

Love and prayer to you Faye and your family. I know my brother ( Elzie Larry Mosley) was waiting for him with open arms. Love Ted and Lutricia Hudson

October 14, 2016

Jeff and Chris Corbett

Walt meant so much to us; he was a wonderful person and we always looked forward to talking with him on Sunday. He will surely be missed. Pat, you are in our thoughts and prayers and our love goes out to you.

October 14, 2016

Pat Hasty

Hello Pat and Family, I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your loved one. I pray that God will wrap his arms around you during this time. I pray that your good memories will bring a smile to your face. Wipe away your tears for God has promised us a better place where we have no pain for those of us that believe through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we will have eternal life in Heaven. What a reunion it will be. I will be thinking and praying for you all. Love Pat Hasty from Birch Communications .

October 14, 2016

Debbie Still

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

October 14, 2016

Denise Pace

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

October 14, 2016

Ann Palmer

Pat & Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers for the loss of a wonderful Walton. We will miss Walton because he had touched so many lives. What I am feeling right now is hard to put in words. My love and support will always be here for you. Walton's memories and love will always be a treasure for us.

October 14, 2016

Ken and Phyllis Dills

Ken and I are so sorry for your loss. We celebrate with you that he is gone to be with the Lord. But all of you will miss him until you join him there, especially his wife. Zach and Angelica, we are just next door if you need us..love you both, Phyllis and Ken Dills

October 14, 2016

Jason and Tiffany Blankenship

Oh this man could light up a room! His smile was so big you could see it in his eyes. I am so sorry for your loss family, please know that you guys are in our prayers. I love the obituary and his quote is one that I want to live out and up to...Walton stated, "I ain't afraid of dying. I only have one regret. That I didn't live my entire life for God. If I had to do it all again, I would have gotten saved earlier in my life".
Such a giant of a man, a husband, father, uncle and grandfather.

October 14, 2016

Amanda Rulapaugh

Walton is a kind hearted and sweet man who adored his wife!!! He will truly be missed!!! Mrs. Pat, I will continue to pray for God to give you strength during this difficult time. You and family to be in my thoughts and prayers

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