W. L. "Buddy" Butts, Jr.

Graveside Services for Mr. W. L. "Buddy" Butts, Jr., age 92 of Kimberly, will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Bro. Larry Smith officiating and Military Honors to follow.

Buddy went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his home. Waiting for him was his recently deceased wife, Shirley. Buddy was born on May 10, 1932 to W.L. Butts, Sr. “Leon” and Alta Butts. Buddy was a native of Irondale, AL. He graduated from Shades Valley High school. In 1953, he married his sweetheart, Shirley. Buddy served in the United States Navy as a electrical specialist on a submarine. He was honorably discharged in 1957. After leaving the Navy, he went to work for South Central Bell as a Lineman. He retired from AT&T as a manager. After retiring, he enjoyed having a vegetable garden and spending time with his grandchildren. He spent many hours watching his grandchildren play sports. 

He leaves behind as his legacy, his two sons, Steve (Dawna) and John Butts, his daughter, Sherrie Butts Latham, his grandchildren, Christopher Latham (Holly), Cole Latham (Regan), Camrie Latham Woods (Tommy), Amanda Reed (Ashley), Jen Smith (Kyle), Jennifer Redding (Roger) and Justin Butts (Jessie), his great-grandchildren, Jake, Luke and Levi Latham, Alexis and Austin Reed, Abby Hall, Kelsey Galloway, Cameron and Kearstin Wilson, Kase Smith, Kady Redding and Emory Smith, along with a host of nieces, nephews and extended family. 

Buddy was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Butts, his parents, Leon and Alta Butts, his son-in-law, Donnie Latham, his granddaughters, Adrienne Butts and Megan Startley, his sister, Mary Lou Butts and his brother Alan Butts.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 12:30 P.M. until 1:30 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.