Mr. Michael Butler, Jr., 69, of Phenix City, AL passed on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. EST. on Friday, July 17, 2026 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Kent L. Christopher, officiating, Rev. Earnest Lawton, Eulogist. Interment to follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Public viewing will be held at 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

Michael E. Butler Jr. “Big Mike” was born on November 24, 1956, in Cheverly, Maryland, to the late Michael E. Butler Sr. and Nancy R. Butler. He was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony D. “Tony” Butler Sr.

On June 24, 2026, in Columbus, Georgia, God called him home. No more pain, no more suffering. Big Mike was employed by Washington Gas Company for over 25 years. He was a resident of Alabama for over 10 years. He served in the U.S. Army. He played softball for over five different teams in the DMV area. He was a lover of all sports, but especially his “Redskins,” now the Commanders.

He leaves behind one loving daughter, Ashley (Latasha) Ross of Washington, D.C.; one grandson, Adebayo Alao; and the mother of his daughter, Pamela Butler.

Siblings: JoAnn (Earnest) Lawton, Alabama; Ricardo (Beverly) Butler, Carl (Vanessa) Butler, all of Maryland; Linda Scroggins, Texas; Warren Butler, Georgia; and Patricia Butler, Alabama.

A host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and co-workers who love him and will miss him.

A special thanks to Monica Price (Nurse) and Piedmont Hospital for their care. We love you, Big Mike, but God loves you more..