BUTLER, William Washington 1855 - 1949

BUTLER, CONVER

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Date: 5/13/2011 at 20:06:40

Lenox Time Table
Lenox, Iowa
Thursday, December 8, 1949

BUTLER, William Washington –

William Washington BUTLER, son of Thomas and Rachel BUTLER was born near Batavia, Jefferson county, Iowa on Sept. 24, 1855, and passed away Dec. 4, 1949 at his home in Lenox at the age of 94 years, 2 months and 10 days.

When a boy he came with his parents and the family to Union county, Iowa where he grew to manhood. On March 20, 1884, he was united in marriage to Susanna CONVER at Creston. To them were born four children: Byron, Adah, Orah and Frank. All preceded their parents of his death, except Adah. His wife passed away December 16, 1941.

He was converted when a young man and united with the Presbyterian church. A few years after his marriage he transferred to the Methodist church, where he still held his membership. He was a faithful attendant at Sunday school and church services when it was possible for him to attend. One of his dearest delights was in the Scriptures, whole chapters of which he had committed to memory. All of these were a great source of comfort to him when his eyes grew too dim to read.

Mr. BUTLER leaves to mourn his passing his daughter Adah, a daughter-in-law Mrs. Nellie BUTLER and one granddaughter, Hazel O. BUTLER, one brother Walter and a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

The funeral service was held at the Methodist Church at 2 o'clock Tuesday, Dec. 6. Rev. Clarence Richardson was in charge of the service; music was furnished by Mrs. Eugene Paymal and Mrs. Rollie Bender, accompanied by Mrs. A. H. Peacock.