James Robert 'Bob' Butler, 79, of Kingsland, passed away Thursday at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick.

Services to celebrate Bob's life, will be held Monday, June 20, 2022, 12:00pm, at Allison Memorial Chapel with Pastor Greg Gardell officiating. Full Military Honors will be provided by the United States Navy.

Bob was born September 24, 1942, in Panama City, FL, to James Elbert Butler and Sybil Louise Wesley.  He had lived in Kingsland since 1985, and was a retired Chief Petty Officer, USN. He retired Civil Service from SWFLANT, Kingsbay Naval Submarine Base.  Bob enjoyed Western and Sci-Fi movies, morning breakfasts with friends, and working with his hands. Bob had a strong work ethic, which he instilled in his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Pauline Butler of Kingsland. Daughters, Barbara Butler of Jacksonville, FL, Londa Malloy (John) of Atlanta, GA, Cathy Clark (John) of Kingsland, son, Lamar Bowen (Hayley) of Woodbine, brothers, Wayne Butler (Linda), Ray Butler, Dickey Butler (Cecelia), sisters, Betty Butler, Janice Butler, all of Niceville, FL, grandchildren, Max Malloy, Sean Malloy, Patrick Tritt, Dalton Lewis, (Brittany), Trevor Lewis, Caleb Lewis, Lamar Bowen, IV, Noah Bowen, Adaline Bowen, great grandchildren, P.J. Tritt, Jackson Lewis, Layla Lewis, Delilah Lewis, Reese Lewis, and Lamar Bowen, V.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.