Donald Ray Butler, 62; of St. Marys, GA passed away at Southeast GA Health System- Camden Campus on November 4, 2024.

Don was born on December 2, 1961 in Ozark, AL to Argie Donald Butler and Lonie Dale Wood Butler. Don enlisted in the U.S. Navy right after high school, and his career led him all over the world. Senior Chief Petty Officer Donald R. Butler retired after twenty-six years of service as a Submariner, and proud Torpedoman. After retiring, he spent 4 years on the road as a Truck Driver, then became a Rigger at SWFLANT Kings Bay, and recently retired after 14 years. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, G-Pa and Gramps, and loved them all dearly, on both sides of the pond. Don "General" took great pride in being a member of the Legacy Vets Motorcycle Club. In his younger days, he was very adventurous and climbed Mt. Rainier eleven times, was a master diver, enjoyed skiing and surfing, and most of all loved riding his Harley Davidson.

Survivors are his wife of forty-two years, Gillian Butler of St. Marys, GA. Mother, Lonie Dale Butler of St. Marys, GA. Children, Donald David Butler (Andrea) of Minneapolis, MN, Major Steven Butler (Desirae) of JBLM, WA, and Jessica Butler (Mike) of Liberty Hill, TX. Siblings, Charmayne Butler Sanders (Barry) of Dothan, AL, and Anthony DeShawn Butler (Heidi) of Filer, ID. Mother-in-law, Joyce Smith and extended family in the U.K. Grandchildren, Elliot, Delilah, and Milo.

He is preceded in death by his father, Don Butler, and his grandparents.

"Fair Winds and Following Seas"

Services for Don will be held on Monday November 11, 2024 at Allison Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1:00 - 2:00 and Memorial service with military honors will start at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Fisher House Foundation.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.