Leslie "Pete" Butler, Sr.
Obituary
Mr. Leslie “Pete” Butler, Sr., of Raeford, NC went home to be with his loved ones on August 28, 2023, at the age of 69.
Pete was born on February 17, 1954, to the late Kenneth and Lois Summers.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lila Waller; and mother-in-law, Marty Jacobson.
He was a resident for most of his life in Ottumwa, Iowa, and he loved hunting Iowa deer when he didn’t fall asleep under a tree. Pete was an over-the-road truck driver for over 30 years. His most enjoyment was spending time with his children and grandbabies.
Pete is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sheila Butler; children, Heather White, and Les Butler, Jr. (Angela); grandchildren, Karah Jo Moriarity (Jake), Trenton McCall, Tayler McCall, Elizabeth Butler, Leslie Butler III, and Jon Rose; one great-grandchild, Barrett Moriarity; father-in-law, Gary Jacobson; four brothers; two sisters; and many aunts and uncles.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, in the Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel with military honors.
Online memorials may be made on the Crumpler Funeral Home Website.
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Services
August 31, 2023
11:00 AM
Crumpler Funeral Home
131 Harris Avenue
Raeford, NC 28376
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In Loving Memory Of
Leslie "Pete" Butler, Sr.
February 17, 1954-August 28, 2023
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