Max Eugene Butler
October 6, 1921 ~ March 6, 2012
Born in:
Spencerville, OH
Resided in:
Lawrenceville, GA
Max E. Butler, resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia for the past 20 years passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Mr. Butler was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Lois Butler. He is survived by his children, Douglas Butler, Angela Butler, Virginia Rumberger and her husband Dale, Marcia Evans and her husband Mitch. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Max Butler grew up in Mercer County, Ohio and was the youngest of four sons raised by the widowed, Mrs. Anna Butler. He graduated from Rockford High School in 1939 where he lettered playing left tackle on the varsity football team. As a WWII veteran, Mr. Butler served in the United States Navy from Nov1942 until Dec1945 and achieved the rank of 1st Class Petty Officer, rated as Aviation Electronics Technician. After military service he worked at Frigidaire/GM designing and making circuit panel schematics for heavy production equipment. At one point he was president of the American Welding Society. He helped integrate and refine resistance welding while in senior plant management with Ford Motor in Hapeville, GA. He retired from Ford Motor while living in Plymouth, MI. He came out of retirement for a couple of years to help set up welding lines for a new Nissan plant in Murfreesboro, TN. But he will be best remembered by and held in high esteem by his children as a dedicated, supportive and trusted father who always put the well being of his family first. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 11:00 am, at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy. GA 30046. 770-277-4550.The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.
We are sorry for your loss and also our loss of my Uncle Max. He was a wondeful human being and will be sorely missed by all those whose lives he touched.
Marcia and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your Dad. He had a long and fulfilling life. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all and let me know if you need anything.
My condolences to my cousins and to their families. I will always remember happy times taking goat cart rides on family visits so many years ago! I wish you a safe journey onward, Uncle Max!
Marcia, Mitch, and family – we are thinking of you during this time, and we pray you take comfort in your memories of your Dad/Granddad.
The Litseys
In days gone by one my Dad’s sayings was “can’t never did anything.”
Ginny & Family
Im so sorry to hear about your dad, but stay strong. Remember,your never alone! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle
Angela
our thoughts and prayers are with
you and your family
Sherri and Randy
So sorry to hear of Max’s passing. My grandfather on my mother’s side was Max’s older brother Robert who was partner with Raymond in Butler’s Bakery in Van Wert. So sad that all the boys are gone now. I do geneaology research and if anyone would like to get in contact with me, my email is . I would love to see old photos from when the boys were young should you run across any. My thoughts are with the family today. Paula
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are currently in AZ and unable to attend the service.
Jerry and Kindra Butler
Ginny,
Just heard of your father’s passing. Our condolences to you and your family.