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Joseph Butler

Vincent R. Drummer Funeral Home announces the death of  Mr. Joseph Louis Butler  age 83 of Dublin, GA.   Joseph was born August, 19, 1939 to the late Bishop John C. Butler and the late Cora Bentley Butler in Aiken, South Carolina. Joseph departed this life on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the age of 83 at his home in Dublin, Georgia.

Joseph grew-up in New York and attended school there. At a young age he enlisted in the army and received an honorable discharge. Joseph worked largely in the construction field.  Joseph met Mary Ella Wilcher in Brooklyn, NY in 1980. After a five year courtship they married on November 30, 1985.

Joseph was very social and knowledgeable in many areas including minor car repairs which he seemed to enjoy. Joseph enjoyed eating out at many of New York’s “greasy spoons” as he affectionately called them. Joseph enjoyed playing guitar and singing especially with his former mentor the late Junior Davis. Joseph had a keen sense of humor that brought joy to many.  He moved to Georgia where he spent the last couple decades of his life.

Joseph is survived by his wife Mary Ella Wilcher Butler; his children: Louie, David, Tyrone, Earin (Kapri), Desire (Tyrone), Deborah (Phillip), Janell, Stacey, Michael, Albert, Sir Adonis and Joshua. Thirty six grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren.

Joseph had ten brothers. He was predeceased by William, Robert, John, David, Jeffrey and Isaiah. Joseph is survived by Kuumba, Donald, Ronald and Jeremiah. Ten sisters, Marie, Louise, Brenda, JoAnn, Yolinda, Ricky, Priscilla, Giovanna, Elaine and Elizabeth; six sisters-in-law, Dorothy, Sherrill, Sandra, Sabrina, Yvonne and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

Public Visitation will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023 from 5 PM until 7 PM at Wyche's Funeral Home in Dublin, GA.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM from the chapel of Wyche's Funeral Home in Dublin, GA,  Interment will follow at the Veterans Military Cemetery in Milledgeville, GA.

Vincent R. Drummer Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements for Mr. Joseph Louis Butler. 

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