William "Bill" Butler Jr.

October 1, 1940 - January 9, 2019

Mr. William “Bill” Butler Jr., age 78, of Eastman passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, January 11, 2019 at Hardy-Towns Chapel with Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, January 10, 2019 from 6 til 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Butler was born October 1, 1940 in Dodge County to the late Lillie Mae Davis Butler and William Roy Butler. He was of the Baptist Faith, retired maintenance supervisor for Standard Candy Company, and an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Wynell Butler; Daughters, Karen Godlewski (Gary) of Macon, Ga. and Tammy Powell (Kenny) of Eastman; sisters, Johnnie Hall and Loyce Wade; grandchildren, Haley Janufka (Matt), Carlie Daniel, and Rachael Godlewski; several nieces and nephews also survived. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Martha Widner and Mabel Conner. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Leukemia Research Foundation, 191 Waukegan Rd., suite 105, Northfield, IL. 60093. The family can be reached at 1540 WPA Rd., Eastman, Ga 31023. Hardy-Towns Funeral Home of is in charge of arrangements. www.hardy-towns.com