Robert Butler

SERVICES: SATURDAY DECEMBER 23, 20172:00 P.M.BLOOMFIELD CONGREGATIONAL METHODIST CHURCHVISITATION: SATURDAY DECEMBER 23, 201712:00 P.M.-UNTIL TIME OF DEPARTUREMCCLAIN-HAYSINTERMENT: BLOOMFIELD CEMETERYOFFICIATING:REV. MIKE SKINNERARRON CHUNN Mr. Butler, 80, of Philadelphia, died Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Regency Hospital in Meridian. He was a native of Greene County and longtime resident of Neshoba County (Bloomo Community).  He worked as a welder for Taylor Machine Works in Louisville for 42 years.  Mr. Butler was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served in Korea.  He was an active member of the American Legion.  Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Betty Goodin Butler of Philadelphia; two daughters, Lisa Gurry of Philadelphia and Lori Williams (Wayne) of Philadelphia; two sons, Jimmy Butler (Gloria) of Columbia, Bobby Butler (Denise) of Philadelphia; four grandchildren, Grant Grantham (Jackie) of Winter Park, FL, Autumn Howell (Blake) of Philadelphia, August Gurry of Philadelphia, Molly Butler of Philadelphia; and one great-grandchild, Ireland Grantham.Mr. Butler was preceded in death by a sister, Dean Adams.