Alvin D. Butler, Sr.

Alvin D. Butler Sr., 90 of Yulee, passed away Sunday June 16, 2013 at Quality Health in Fernandina Beach. He was born in Midville, GA on August 30, 1922 and was married to Jeannette M. Butler for 67 years until her passing in 2009. He was known for his precision with his skill of welding as well as his fishing and gardening. Alvin was an avid fisherman and gardener. His garden was envied by many and he took great pride each year during the harvest. He was actively fishing until a month before he died and worked his garden until his mid 80’s.

He was a loving and devoted family man, especially to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed special time with each of them.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jeannette Medford Butler. He is survived by his daughters, Judy (Bob) Allen, Virginia (Travis) Hickox, Jeannette Bryant, Sons, Alvin David (Virginia) Butler and Donald Eugene (April) Butler. Grandchildren, Vince Allen, David Butler, Debra Eber, Terry Labbe, Lisa Piotrowski, Tracy Hickox, Helena Bryant, Chad Bryant, Christina Butler, Donald Butler, Jr., Melissa Paisley and Melanie Dempsey. 15 great grandchildren, one surviving Sister and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 9:00am to 10:00am The funeral service will be held at 10:00am officiated Pastor by Mike Kwiatkowski, in the chapel at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, Fl.

Condolences may be left at www.greenlawnjacksonville.com

Arrangements under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home.