Butch was born on June 3, 1947, in New York. He worked many years in construction, doing vinyl siding installation. He was a member of Golden Creek Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran.
Surviving are one daughter, April Barry; one step-son, Steve Thomas; six step-daughters, Linda Lester, Brenda Waters, Pamela Anderson, Veronica Wimpey, Renee Elswick, and Junia Marie Thomas. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Connie McCracken.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Amedisys Hospice, 250 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 105, Greenville, SC 29615.
