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William Steve Butler

January 4, 1946 – March 1, 2026
Obituary of William Steve Butler
IN THE CARE OF

Radney-Smith Funeral Home

William Steve Butler, 80, passed away on March 1, 2026. Born on January 4, 1946, in Sylacauga, Alabama, William was a resident of Goodwater, Alabama.

William is survived by his daughters, Lisa Joy Darby and Christy Lightsey; his son, Kelvin Steve Butler; his grandchildren, Brittany Darby; Hallee Jayde, Lauren Grace, and Chasiti Claire Lightsey, Blade Butler, Braylei Butler, and Sarah Tomlinson; his great grandchildren; and he is also survived by his sister, Cassandra Butler.

William was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Bertha Butler; his wives, Janet Lee Butler and Glenda Sue McDonald; as well as his sisters, Peggy Butler and Jenny Butler.

William was an artillery sargent and served in Vietnam with the Army.

He helped people all the time and he was a wonderful father. He was deeply loved by many. He showed his family what hard work was, what loyalty means, and what it was to love his family without condition.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/sylacauga-al/radney-smith-funeral-home/8516.

Radney-Smith Funeral Home in Sylacauga, AL handled the arrangements.

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FAMILY

Lisa Joy DarbyDaughter

Christy LightseyDaughter

Kelvin Steve ButlerSon

Brittany DarbyGrandchild

Blade ButlerGrandchild

Braylei ButlerGrandchild

Hallee Jayde LightseyGrandchild

Lauren Grace LightseyGrandchild

Chasiti Claire LightseyGrandchild

Sarah TomlinsonGrandchild

Cassandra ButlerSister

Herman and Bertha ButlerParents (deceased)

Peggy ButlerSister (deceased)

Jenny ButlerSister (deceased)

Janet Lee ButlerWife (deceased)

Glenda Sue McDonaldSecond Wife (deceased)

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