Mr. Jakie Butts

Jakie Lee Butts Sr. (74) went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Sandra C. Butts. He is survived by his sons, Jakie Lee Butts Jr. (Shannon) and Michael Wade Butts (Cindy), granddaughter Hannah, and brother Earl Heath (Mary). Jakie was a retired Marine, serving his country proudly for 20 years. He was awarded a Purple Heart during his two tours in Vietnam. His second career was with Southern Research in Birmingham, AL as Head of Security. He retired from there after 23 years. He was born in North Carolina and lived in Birmingham for 41 years. A visitation will be held on December 31, 2018 from 10:00am to 11:00am at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, AL. Graveside service will be held at 1:15pm at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL with Pastor Andy Waits officiating.