Rodney L. Butler, Sr.

Rodney L. Butler, Sr., age 86, of Canton passed away Sunday, July 17th in the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home, Vineland. 

Born in Salem, he was the son of the late Earl and Jennie Donelson Butler.  Rodney was a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran.  Prior to working as the maintenance supervisor for the Lower Alloway's Creek Board of Education , Rodney was a barber who owned and operated his Barber Shop in Quinton.  He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing and trapping in his spare time.  Rodney is survived by his son, Rodney Butler, Jr. and wife, Barbara of Canton; his daughter, Debra Butler of Canton; sister, Beverly Harasta of Deptford; four grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.  He is predeceased by his wife, Leona (Mickie) Butler. 

Services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 21st in WOODSIDE FUNERAL HOME, 613 Salem Quinton Rd., Salem, NJ 08079(Quinton Twp.) where family and friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.  Burial will be in the Salem County Veterans Cemetery, Pilesgrove.  

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