Roger Sanders Butterfield Obituary
We bid farewell to Roger Sanders Butterfield of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 19, 2025 at the age of 69. Roger touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Roger's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Butterfield and Marian Sanders Butterfield; and his brother Barkley Butterfield. He is survived by: his wife Susan Cristaldi Butterfield; his son Michael Butterfield (Danielle) of Jacksonville, Florida; his grandchildren, Jackson Butterfield and Olivia Butterfield of Jacksonville, Florida; and his brothers-in-law, Mark Cristaldi Sr. (Alice) and Thomas Cristaldi. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (1024 W Main St, Forest City, NC 28043).
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested for memorial donations to be made to the Florida High School Athletic Association, 1801 N.W. 80th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32606.
August 21, 2025
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