Luther Gray Butner

Luther Gray Butner, 81, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2017 at his residence. Luther was born in Forsyth County on December 20, 1935 to Howard Ruffin and Amanda Callahan Butner. He was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. He was the sweetest husband, brother, and friend in the world. In addition to his parents, Luther was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard Ruffin Butner, Jr., Robert Lee Butner, and Charles Edward Butner. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Peggy Butner; one sister, Edith B. Dowell; one brother, Henry Ray Butner, Jr.; his special adopted daughter, Molly Potts; neighbors, Kathy and Jay Lemons; special people in his life, Sonya Lemons and Tonya Idol; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service for Luther will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Gospel Light Baptist Church with Dr. Bobby Roberson and Rev. Frank Shumate officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory in Kernersville. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care at 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the family.

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