William Louis “Jackie” Butler, 85, of Florence, passed away May 7, 2026, at his residence. He was a pipefitter, a member of Local #760 and a member of Atlas Church of Christ. Survivors include: Son: Lynne Butler Daughters: Bridget Butler & Michelle Butler Brother-in-law: Ted Short Grandsons: Kasey Butler & Kody Butler(Anna) Granddaughter: Destiny Butler Great grandson: Waylon Butler Great granddaughter: Callie Jo Butler Several nieces and nephews – all who were special to him Preceded in death by: Wife: Sarah Butler Parents: William George Butler & Georgia Mae Brewer Butler Brother: David Butler Sister: Beverly Short Brothers-in-law: Gene Cooper, Jimmy Smith & Bill Mitchell Sisters-in-law: Margaret Mitchell & Shirley Cooper Visitation will be Monday, May 11, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:30pm, at Shiloh Church of Christ. The funeral service will be Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:00am, at Shiloh Church of Christ, with Bro. Miles Stutts officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Jimmy Phillips, Kevin Short, Stephen Phillips, Mike Desruisseaux, Chris Short & Kasey Butler. Honorary pallbearer will be: Waylon Butler. The family would like to say a special thank you to: our sister, Bridget (the golden child, lol), for caring for our daddy in a time he couldn’t care for himself; special niece, Cheryl, who jumped in like a daughter to care for Uncle Jackie; Florence Nursing & Rehab, and Southern Care New Beacon Hospice.
