DAVIS GERALD BUTTS

Walhalla, SC– Davis Gerald Butts, 85, husband of Saderice Elaine “Frankie” Cooper Butts, of Walhalla, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Manna Post-Acute in Pickens, SC.

 

A native of Walhalla, SC, Mr. Butts was the son of the late Noah and Elvira Bynum Butts. He was a veteran of the U.S. National Guard where he served from 1955 – 1981. Mr. Butts served as a lieutenant for the Walhalla Rescue Squad from 1981 -1995 and was a member of the Lions Club. He retired from the Oconee State Park as a maintenance worker and was of the Church of God faith.

 

In addition to his wife, Mr. Butts is survived by his son: Davis Michael “Butch” Butts of Westminster; daughter: Teresa Butts Heaton of Walhalla; sister: Bobbie Jean Hughes of Anderson; grandchildren: Amber Skipper (Russell), Jacob Heaton (Amris) and Jessica Bright (Dusty); and great-grandchildren: Alexis Tennant, Xavier Tennant, Kaylee Skipper, Langston Bright, and Logan Skipper.

 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Butts was preceded in death by his brothers: Garland Butts, Jack Butts, and Ralph Butts; and sisters: Ruth Petty and Daphanie Butts.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel with a committal service to follow at Oconee Memorial Park Mausoleum.

 

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Sunday, prior to the service, at Davenport Funeral Home.

 

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

 

The family is at their respective homes. Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.