Travis L. Butler, Sr., age 84, died Tuesday January 26, 2010 at ECM Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Butler, a lifetime resident of the Anderson community, was born on July 12, 1925.
Mr. Butler was a retired employee of Reynolds Alloys in Sheffield, AL. He served in the military service during World War II, was discharged with a medical disability and worked as a motor pool driver at the Courtland Air Base. Mr. Butler was a member of the American Legion 169, Anderson Post 11.
Mr. Butler enjoyed retirement, traveling, playing golf, and photography. He served as a Deacon at Anderson Baptist Church for over 50 years.
Mr. Butler is preceded in death by his parents, Burns and Jimmie Lee Butler of Elgin; two sisters, Kathleen Britton and Elora Putman, both of Elgin; one brother, J. R. Butler of Rogersville; and one grandson, Matt Hammond.
Mr. Butler is survived by his wife Wynette Cook Butler; a daughter, Elaine Butler Bragg of Opelika; three sons and daughter in law, Travis "Bubby" Butler, Jr. (Deborah) of Anderson, Mark Butler (Kay) of Florence, and Russell Butler (Sondra) of Rogersville; Seven grandchildren, Jamey Hammond (Melissa) of Lexington, Brian Ezell (Lindsey) of Smiths Station, Lee Butler (Shannon), Leslie Trousdale (Barry), both of Rogersville, Erin Butler (fianc'' Adam Norell) of Auburn, Noah Butler of Rogersville, and Blake Williams (Morgan) of Athens; eight great grandchildren, Skylar and Mattie Hammond, Austin, Libbi , and Lilli Ezell, and Jordan, Chase, and Sophie Butler; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 12 pm until 2 pm Friday January 29, 2010 at Anderson Baptist Church in Anderson, with the funeral following at 2 pm with J. D. Harrison and Jim Warren officiating. Burial will be at Tri Cities Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews, Charlie Holcomb, Bruce Whitehead, the Deacons and Sunday School Class of Anderson Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Anderson Baptist Church, St. Jude''s, or to your favorite charity.
You are invited to sign the online register at www.elkinsfh.com.
Elkins East Chapel is assisting the family.