Raymond B. Butler

HARMONY - Raymond B. Butler passed away on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at Caroline Home for Hospice in Denton. He was 86.

He was born on Oct. 26, 1921, to the late Floyd Sheldon Butler and Edith Bell Chaplain Butler.

He entered the National Guard and continued in military service with the United States Army during World War II. He was awarded Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals, and the American Defense Service medal.

He worked in construction and was previously employed by Norris Taylor in Easton. He was also a dairy farmer.

He was a charter member of the Easton V.F.W. Post #5188. He also enjoyed gardening.

He is survived by two sons, Raymond P. Butler and his wife, Jackie, of Denton, Jerry Butler and his wife, Beth, of Harmony, his stepson, Addison P. Andrew of Easton, five grandchildren, Michelle Butler, Ray Butler, Jr., Brad Butler, Nicolle Butler, Lee Butler, four great-grandchildren, Allan Blessing, Kaitlin Butler, Madison Butler, Jacob Butler, an aunt, Alice Bradshaw of Annapolis, a brother, Floyd Butler, Jr., of Chester, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by five siblings, John Earl Butler, Alice Butler Collier, James Butler, Robert Butler, and Jennie LaFever.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at 1 p.m. at Frampton Funeral Home, in Federalsburg, with Rev. Howard "Buddy" Dunn officiating. Interment will follow at Maryland Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock with military honors.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Caroline Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 362, Denton, MD 21629.