Being the son of an Air Force Veteran, the family moved frequently. Wayne was born in Fort Eustis, Virginia, and raised in Abilene, TX, until his dad retired in Montgomery. Upon graduating from Robert E. Lee High School, he attended Auburn University where he earned his degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation, he worked for the Department of Defense for 40 yrs. He attended Frazer United Methodist Church. He was a fan of golf and college football, particularly the Auburn Tigers and Texas Longhorns. Most of all, he loved his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter A. Butland and Arlene Ethington Butland; and his brother, Walter Ronald Butland.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Belinda Buchli Butland; his daughter, Rebecca Butland White (Joe); his son, Ronald Wayne Butland (Kelly); his grandchildren, Haylee Maggard Knudsen (Frederick), Tori Butland Jackson (Ben), Hannah Arlene Maggard (Douglas), Lenzie Nicole Butland (Hunter), Eddie Maggard, and Bryson Wayne Butland; and great-grandchild, Frederick David Knudsen.
A friends and family visitation for Albert will be held Friday, June 7, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Leak Memory Chapel, 945 Lincoln Road, Montgomery, AL 36109. Following the friends and family visitation will be a celebration of life graveside service at 10:00 AM at Montgomery Memorial Cemetery, 3001 Simmons Dr, Montgomery, AL 36108.
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