Obituary for Roy E. Butler, Jr.
Personal Information
- Born: April 24, 1945, in Meyersdale, Somerset Co.
- Died: May 20, 2024, in Millcreek Twp., Lebanon Co.
- Spouse: Elvina J. (née Gromis) Butler
Military Service
- Served in the US Navy from 1963-1967
- Completed two tours of duty during Vietnam
- Served aboard the USS Constellation and the USS Forrestal during the devastating fire on July 29, 1967
Professional Career
- Truck driver for 44 years
- Owner-operator
- Retired in 2012 from Yellow Freight Systems, after 27 years
Family
- Children: Tammy A. (Kurt) Widman and Roy S. (Heather) Butler
- Stepchildren: Carmela (Gary) Deck and Lisa (James) Mahaffey
- Ten grandchildren
- Eleven great grandchildren
- One great great grandchild
- Predeceased by: Catherine Butler and William Butler
Services
- Funeral services: Friday, May 24, 2024, at 1 PM
- Location: Mull Funeral Home, 27 E. High St., Womelsdorf
- Officiant: Rev. Mary Etta Mest
- Interment with military honors: Heidelberg Cemetery, Robesonia
- Calling hours: Friday from 11 AM until time of service at the funeral home