He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Helen Buttle, their four sons; Darrel & (Angela) Sexton, Robert Jr. & (Laura) Buttle, James & (Normalinda) Buttle, Tyrone Buttle & (Wendy Hanse), and their two daughters; Juliana & (Ralph) Jimenez, and Amber & (Steven) Stone. Robert also leaves behind 20 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
Robert began his Navy career in 1969 serving in various areas, including Vietnam. Serving on
The USS Enterprise was his calling; he did several tours on that aircraft carrier. Robert was also
Stationed at several naval bases including Lemoore, CA, San Diego, CA, and Kingsville, TX, where he
retired from a 22 year career.
Following his Navy retirement, Robert began a career with Laton Community Services District as a Waste Water Treatment Operator. He retired in 2009 and moved to Mustang, Oklahoma. In 2015 he returned to California and settled down in Hanford to live out his remaining years with his wife Helen and surrounding family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at People’s Funeral Chapel on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 1:00pm.
A Reception will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 1:00pm at the Laton Lions Hall.
The Family would like to express their gratitude to all of the thoughts, prayers and well wishes that they have received.
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