William Ross Butler

FLORENCE –William Ross Butler, 63, of Florence, husband of Becky Hammond Butler, died Monday Dec. 31, 2007, at his residence. He was born January 9, 1944, in Alcolu, to the late Irvin S. and Laneal Arant Butler, Sr.

Mr. Butler worked with the Clarendon County Disabilities and Special Needs in high risk management. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Southside Baptist Church, where he served on the media team.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are: daughter, Lori (Sam) Sowers of Atlanta, , GA; two granddaughters, Samantha and Hanna; brothers, Irvin S.(Betty) Butler, Jr. of Huntsville, Ala. and John A. (Diane) Butler of Lawrenceville, Ga.

A memorial service was held on Friday, January 4, 2008, in Southside Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Jim Crooks.

Memorials may be made to Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1178, Greenwood S.C. 29648.

Cain Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.