He served our country in the U. S. Airforce and he worked at Wilheit Packaging in Gainesville, GA. He also worked at the YMCA in New Bern. Jack was a kind, loving man who cherished his family. He was preceded in death by his father, John W. Butler and a brother, David Butler.
He is survived by his mother, Vivian Butler Robichaud of Connecticut; two daughters, Marie Phillips and husband Rick of Trent Woods; Joanne Jackson and husband Joe; one grandson, Alex Jackson; all of Charlotte; one brother, James Butler of Cottageville, SC; his best friend, Elaine Hausburg of New Bern; and his dog, Paddy.
Private services will be held.
Memorial donations may be made to the Colonial Capital Humane Society, P. O. Box 326 New Bern, NC 28563 or United Hospice, 810 Kennedy Ave., New Bern, NC 28560.