Robert Lee Butler Obituary
We announce the death of Robert Lee Butler of Lillington, North Carolina, who passed away on September 19, 2026, at the age of 58. Robert will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Lee Butler to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Vester Lee Butler Jr.; his granddaughter Barbara Anna Lynn Hunt; and his sister Judy Woodell. He is survived by: his mother Betty Ethel McLeod Butler of Broadway, NC; his wife Melody Laine Ivey Butler; his children, Marcia Lynn Butler (James Kelly Hunt) of Lillington, Robin Marie Butler (Donald Oxendine) of Summerville, SC and Johnny Lee Butler of Broadway, NC; his grandchildren, James Moss, Nathanel Moss, Cooper Moss, Jayden Stewart, Carter White and Juilianna Granter; his great grandchild Emerald Raye Moss; and his siblings, Bobbie Jean Martinsen (Brian), Elizabeth B. Granter (Don) of Broadway, NC, Kay Huskett of Broadway, Jimmy Ray Pruitt (Kim) of Agra, OK, Anthony "Tony" Butler (Kim) of Wilmington, NC, Mark Butler (Patricia) of Broadway, NC and Jerry Lemmons (Margaret) of Broadway, NC..
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Smith Funeral Home (201 1st St, Broadway, NC 27505). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel (201 1st St, Broadway, NC 27505).
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.
