Robert O. Butler

BUTLER, Robert O., age 83, born January 29, 1936 in Woodbine, Georgia, the fifth child of nine, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. Robert joined the United States Air Force shortly after graduating from Euclid High School in Deland, Florida. He received an Honorable Discharge after finishing his time of service in the military, and later, attended Florida A & M University. 

Robert moved to Dayton, Ohio in the late 50's to find better employment where he would eventually be hired and employed by the City of Dayton at the Dayton Human Rehabilitation Center as a corrections officer until his retirement in 2000. Robert was married once to the lovely Ms. Ruthie L. Butler.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm Sr. and Ollie Butler; sister, Maxine Adams; brothers, Carlton Butler, Kight Butler Sr., Rueben Butler Sr. and Malcolm Butler Jr.

He is survived by his children, Rodney W. Butler, Robin R. Butler, Rory E. Butler, Cheryl B. Martin, Christopher F. Managan, and Brandon Trice; sisters, Delores Juanita Belle, Patricia Butler; brother, Edwin Butler; a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held 1:30 pm Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. Rev. Raleigh Thornton officiating. Visitation 10 am until time of service. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment 9:30 am Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W. Third St. 

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