CONCORD — Mr. Gary Wayne Butler, age 77, died Monday, March 22, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
A graveside service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Anson Memorial Park with the Rev. Randy Swaringen officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.
A native of Anson County, Wayne was born April 16, 1943. He was a son of the late Neal and Lona Helen Maree Butler. He was a retired tire technician who enjoyed being outdoors as much as anywhere.
Survivors include his daughter, Rennie Butler of Blacksburg, South Carolina; a brother, Hal Maree (Chris) of Rockingham; two sisters, Judy Smith of Rockingham and Ruth Steele (Virgil) of Wadesboro; and two special neighborly friends, Lois Spragley and Tina Forsythe both of Concord.
In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by four brothers and sisters, Betty Williams, Richard Butler, Linda Butler and Johnny Butler.
The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home and online condolences may be made at www.leavittfh.com
