William Robert Butler, Jr, 83 yrs. of Honey Brook, formerly of Eagle, PA, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Meadows Healthcare Center at the Tel Hai Retirement Community, while under the loving care of his family and hospice.

He was born in Media, Pa. on Tuesday, July 1, 1941. William was the son of the late William R. Butler, Sr. and Laura A. (Sorrentino) Butler. He was the husband of Patricia M. (Brown) Butler, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.

He graduated from St. James High School, Chester, Pa. Bill (Billy Bob) was a union pipe insulator (Local 14) most of his work life, retired and became a school bus driver for Kraft Bus Company. He was a faithful dedicated member of the Gateway Baptist Church in Honey Brook where he taught adult Sunday School. He was a God loving man and treasured time spent with his beloved family.

His hobbies that he enjoyed included, woodworking, carving, painting, basketmaking, fishing, riding his motorcycle with his best friend David Simpson, playing guitar and ukulele, trains, arrowhead and old bottle hunting.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Marie Butler, grandson, Dylan Scott Butler, and a sister, Maryann DeHaven.

William is survived by his three sons, William R. (Jennifer) Butler, III of Chester Springs, Joseph Butler of Downingtown, and Thomas (Shannon) Butler of Hershey, a daughter, Terrie (Brett) Peterson of Glenmoore and a brother, Michael (Barbara) Butler of Coatesville. There are 7 grandchildren, Laura (Ryan) McCaughan, Matthew Peterson, Nicholas (Chloe) Butler, Hannah (Colin) Martin, Hallie Butler, Noah and Isaiah Butler and 5 great grandchildren, Theodore and Annie McCaughan, Jagger Butler, Estella and Tatum Martin.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11 AM from the Chapel of the Tel Hai Retirement Community, 3100 Tel Hai Circle, Honey Brook, Pa., with Pastor Walter Shuler officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A private graveside service was held at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the memory of William to Tel Hai Care Assurance Fund, PO Box 190, Honey Brook, Pa. 19344-0190.

Arrangements by The Labs Funeral Home, Inc. of Honey Brook.

For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.thelabsfh.com

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I wanted to express my condolence's. I loved Sunday school with Mr B. And have had the pleasure of purchasing a few gourds he carved. There was never a conversation I didn’t enjoy having with him. Rest easy knowing he is in heaven fully healed!.

~ Karen Fuller Maynard, AR
1/28/2025 2:31:45 PM

I wanted to reach out with my condolences to the family. Bill was a great man who I had the pleasure of taking care of. He was my favorite! He always knew how to make people laugh and smile. Such a great man who will be missed. Prayers and thoughts during this time.

~ Rachel Gouck
1/28/2025 12:44:16 PM

Dear Mrs. Butler, Please know you and your family are in Phil's and my prayers. I am so glad I got to know Mr. B and he will always be greatly loved and forever missed. His warmth,compassion and big smile will always be carried in our hearts. Lots of Love Always, Phil and Sandie Jones

~ Sandie Jones Hamburg, Pa
1/27/2025 8:49:44 PM

Pat We were so sad to hear of Bills passing. We are so thankful for the many wonderful memories we have of sharing ministry, food, fellowship and basketball kitchen duty with him! He was such a fun, generous and kind hearted man. We miss him greatly. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you much Pat.

~ Gary and Joann and Shannon peters
1/27/2025 8:17:13 PM

We are sending our deepest condolences Mr Butler was a very nice Jesus loving very kind caring and loving Person and we will miss him he is greatly missed by us and many others but especially by his Family and his Wife we are sending our deepest condolences to his Family sending hugs and prayers ?? ??????????for God's comfort and peace during these difficult times RIP Mr Butler you are greatly missed and Loved by us and many others but especially by your Family and your Wife RIP Mr Butler we all look forward to the day we will all see you in Heaven one day we are sending hugs and prayers ?? ??????to his Family

~ Laura weeks Downingtown , PA
1/27/2025 5:10:45 PM

I took care of Bill in his last days and I just wanna say how much I loved him! He was a great man! He was the grandfather I never had! Sending all of my love and prayers to Pat and the family, I'm always here if you guys need me ??

~ Ashley Howington
1/27/2025 3:40:14 PM

Dear Pat and family, Please accept our heartfelt condolences at the passing of Bill. We remember him as a fun and loving friend. So many times of praising the Lord Jesus together with his guitar, camping trips, Dad jokes, Sunday School and just great fellowship together. We thank the Lord for all of this and more. May He give you the peace that passes all understanding. Paul 2 Cor. 5:17

~ Paul and Denise Grothaus & Family
1/26/2025 6:42:16 AM

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