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John Mackay Butler Jr.

John Mackay Butler Jr. obituary, Charleston, SC

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John Butler Obituary

John Mackay Butler Jr. Yonges Island, SC - John Mackay Butler, Jr., 76, of Yonges Island, South Carolina, husband of Loretta Zaborowski Butler, entered into eternal rest, surrounded by his girls, on March 31, 2022. His funeral service will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022 at Christ-St. Paul's Church, 4981 Chapel Road, Yonges Island, South Carolina 29449 at 3:30 PM with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 7, 2022 between 6:00 and 8:00 PM at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glen McConnell Parkway. John was born to John Mackay and Jean Thomas Butler on January 20, 1946 in Charleston, SC. He graduated from Holderness School in Plymouth, New Hampshire and Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia and retired from Dayco Products in Walterboro, South Carolina. He was a faithful member of Christ-St. Paul's Church, where he served in various ministries, and made weekly visits to Dayspring Assisted Living in both Hollywood and Johns Island. John loved his country and served in the Army completing two tours of duty in Vietnam. He loved spending time with his family and friends, serving up good food, being on the Toogoodoo River, enjoying a good book, and playing cards and games. He leaves behind, with precious memories, his wife and best friend of 43 years, Loretta; daughters, Renee Flint (Billy) and Michelle Cowan (Joe) of Charleston, South Carolina; sister, Rhoda Butler (Pat), brother, Thomas Butler (Paula) and sister, Lynn Fleming (Robert), all at the homestead on Yonges Island, South Carolina; his grandchildren, Maddie Flint, Ellie Cowan and Mackay Cowan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ-St. Paul's Church, 4981 Chapel Road, Yonges Island, South Carolina 29449 and American Heart Association, P. O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas, 75284-0692. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 3 to Apr. 4, 2022.

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Joe Whetstone

April 29, 2022

Just hearing of this. So very sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. Didn't know Johnny very well, only through my friendship with his brother Tommy and sister Lynn. Prayers for Roberta and the families.

Ken Langdale

April 9, 2022

Sorry to hear of John's passing. Worked with John for at least 20 years at Dayco in Walterboro. Will miss him and extend my sympathy to his extended family. He has gone to a better place, and a reunion of loved ones will occur in the future. God Bless.

The Minters

April 8, 2022

We are praying for peace and comfort in this time of need. May God Bless your family.

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Cecil & Joyce Dye

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Sherri Locke

April 5, 2022

I am so sorry for u. prayers

American Heart Association

April 5, 2022

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Bonnie Rackley

April 3, 2022

I will always cherish the time I spent with Johnny in Children's Church. He was willing to do anything to help, to put a costume on and become a character from the Bible. The kids loved him. He will be missed by many. My heartfelt love and sympathy to Loretta, Lynn and all the family.

Cecil & Joyce Dye

April 3, 2022

Our Prayers and Synphony for your loss, he was a first class gentlemen and friend.

Much love Carol and jon

April 2, 2022

Johnny was my cousin and spent many weekends at my house in Columbia when he was at ft Jackson we hardly knew each other before that as my dad (his fathers brother) was in the army. It was good to connect with family much love to the remaining clan. Carol steigner

Steve Sanders

April 2, 2022

I worked with John for many years, but we also shared fishing trips on the Edisto River for shad for a number of years. He was a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.

Linda Leatherwood

April 1, 2022

So terribly sorry to hear this news. So many fond memories as we grew up on Edisto together. May God wrap his arms around each of you and give you strength for the days ahead.

Betty Murray Bryan

April 1, 2022

Johnny and I went to elementary school on Edisto Island. I will keep you in my thoughts in the weeks adhead.

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Memorial Events
for John Butler

Apr

7

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC 29414

Apr

8

Service

3:30 p.m.

Christ - St. Paul's Parish Church

4981 Chapel Road, Yonges Island, SC 29449

Apr

8

Inurnment

Christ - St. Paul's Parish Churchyard

5034 Chapel Road, Yonges Island, SC 29449

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3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC 29414

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