Celebrating the life of
James Julian "Corky" Butler
December 20, 1949 - July 19, 2010
James Julian Butler Jr. Corky, born December 20, 1949, passed away at home on July 19, 2010. He was born in Metter, GA, but lived in Savannah all his life.
He attended H.V. Jenkins High School where he played varsity football and met his high school sweetheart and love of his life. He served in the Air National Guard during the Vietnam War. He started his professional career as the owner of Corky's Feed, Seed and Hardware on Ogeechee Road. He owned and operated Butler Brother's Lawn and Landscape Company and J. Butler Rental Company. He was an avid golfer and was devoted to his wife and family.
He was preceded in death by his father, James J. Butler Sr. and his nephew, Carey Carter Zipperer.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Rita Williamson Butler, his mother, Ganell Mixon Butler, his sister, Karen Butler Zipperer, brother-in-law, C. Grover Zipperer.
He is also survived by his son, James Julian Butler III. Jason, daughter-in-law, Lauren M. Butler, his son Jeffrey Richard Butler and Kathleen Marie Burke, his daughter Heidi Butler O'Conner, son-in-law Patrick Anthony O'Conner and seven grandchildren, Samuel Aaron O'Conner, Olivia Anne Butler, Jackson Montgomery Butler, Matthew Paul O'Conner, Josephine Adeline Butler, Nathaniel Jacob O'Conner, and Lillian Barbara O'Conner.
Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Isle of Hope Baptist Church with burial following in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
Dear Rita, Jason, Jeff, Heidi, and Family, Your family has been such a part of our lives for so long. We are so saddened by Corky's passing. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time and always. We will always remember Corky for his smile, his wit, and his devoted love for his family. With Love, Stephen and April Downing
- Stephen and April Downing, Savannah, GA
Rita, my heart goes out to you and the rest of your family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Rhonda Singletary
- Rhonda Singletary, Thomasville, GA
Dear Rita and Family, Karen and Grover and Mrs. Butler, We were shocked and so saddened to hear of Corky's going home to be with the Lord. We both loved him as a brother. We hope the doctor will let Norm travel so we can come up for the service. Please know ur thoughts and prayers are with you. Corky was a very special man ...he was such a help to both of us during Norm's by-pass surgery. We will miss him. Love Norm & Judy Schoch
- Norm & Judy Schoch, Port Charlotte, FL
Dear Rita, Jason, Jeff, Heidi and Family, We are so deeply sorry for the loss of Corky. He was such a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Please let us know if you need anything. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Martin and Kathy Koncul and Family
- Kathy Koncul, savannah, GA
Dear Rita, Jason, Jeff, Heidi and family, As I grieve our family's loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I wish you peace and comfort from those who surround you in their love and support. Love Always Amanda
- Amanda Robinson, Denton, TX
Rita, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. There are quite a few memories I will always cherish about Corky. May God be with you all at this time.
- Brad Wittfeld, Savannah, GA
Rita and family, I am so saddened to learn of Corky's passing. I have great memories of Corky and playing golf years ago with Me and Billy. He was a wonderful gentle man was a wicked sense of humor. Billy would love to get Corky riled up and watch Corky go nuts. As long as we think of Corky and keep him in our hearts remembering all the pleasure he brought as all our memories will keep his spirit alive. God bless you and your family during this time of unbelievable grief. Mark Oldfield and family
- Mark Oldfield, Cumming, GA
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We will always remember Corky’s smile and joy of life. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
- Joey and Ashley Cetti, Savannah, GA
Dear Rita, Jason, Jeff, Heidi, and Family, Your family has been such a part of our lives for so long. We are so saddened by Corky's passing. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time and always. We will always remember Corky for his smile, his wit, and his devoted love for his family. With Love, Stephen and April Downing
- Stephen and April Downing, Savannah, GA
Rita, my heart goes out to you and the rest of your family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Rhonda Singletary
- Rhonda Singletary, Thomasville, GA
Dear Rita and Family, Karen and Grover and Mrs. Butler, We were shocked and so saddened to hear of Corky's going home to be with the Lord. We both loved him as a brother. We hope the doctor will let Norm travel so we can come up for the service. Please know ur thoughts and prayers are with you. Corky was a very special man ...he was such a help to both of us during Norm's by-pass surgery. We will miss him. Love Norm & Judy Schoch
- Norm & Judy Schoch, Port Charlotte, FL
Dear Rita, Jason, Jeff, Heidi and Family, We are so deeply sorry for the loss of Corky. He was such a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Please let us know if you need anything. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Martin and Kathy Koncul and Family
- Kathy Koncul, savannah, GA
Dear Rita, Jason, Jeff, Heidi and family, As I grieve our family's loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I wish you peace and comfort from those who surround you in their love and support. Love Always Amanda
- Amanda Robinson, Denton, TX
Rita, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. There are quite a few memories I will always cherish about Corky. May God be with you all at this time.
- Brad Wittfeld, Savannah, GA
Rita and family, I am so saddened to learn of Corky's passing. I have great memories of Corky and playing golf years ago with Me and Billy. He was a wonderful gentle man was a wicked sense of humor. Billy would love to get Corky riled up and watch Corky go nuts. As long as we think of Corky and keep him in our hearts remembering all the pleasure he brought as all our memories will keep his spirit alive. God bless you and your family during this time of unbelievable grief. Mark Oldfield and family
- Mark Oldfield, Cumming, GA
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We will always remember Corky’s smile and joy of life. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
- Joey and Ashley Cetti, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
