John Lewis Butler Sr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Lewis Butler Sr. of New York, New York, born in Saluda, South Carolina, who passed away at the age of 99, on January 22, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John Lewis Butler Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earnest Butler and Cora Goudy Butler; his son John Lewis Butler, Jr. (Ernie); and his siblings, Isaac Butler, Emory Butler Ludnie Butler (Lubbie), Ervin Butler, Frank Jesse Butler, Louise Culbreath, Bessie Wallace, Ida of Washington and Naomi Goode.
He is survived by: his children, Joan B. Smith of Brooklyn, NY and Joseph Holly of Brooklyn, NY; his grandchildren, Clifford, Dionne, Darnell, Coszett, Pinky, Shawan and Justin; and his son-in-law Early Smith. He is also survived by two grandsons-in-law, one granddaughter-in-law; five sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law; nieces, nephews, other relatives and sorrowing friends.
