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The Reverend John E. Butler, Sr.

02/03/1941 - 07/31/2025

Obituary For The Reverend John E. Butler, Sr.

Homegoing Services for The Reverend John Evans Butler, Sr., will be held Saturday, August 09, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church, 1202 West Marietta Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318. Rev. Lee C. Franklin, Host Pastor, Rev. Rodney E. Evans, Officiant.

Rev. John E. Butler, Sr., is the husband of the late Wylean Rowell Butler. Rev. Butler leaves to cherish his memories; two daughters: Qurlinda Gantt (Darrell), Brenda Lackey (Billy); three sons: John E. Butler, Jr. (Cherola); Antonio Butler (Montrice); Pastor Rodney E. Evans, Sr. (DeJerris) all of metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia; Lisa James (Elder Rodney), Orangeburg, South Carolina; Mayor Bishop Michael Butler, Orangeburg, South Carolina.

A wake service will be held from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M., Friday, August 8, 2025, at Faith Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 341 Hill Street, Atlanta, Georgia.

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To the family of the late Reverend John E.Butler Sr. My prayers are with you'll during this time of bereavement 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Beverly Sullivan

I send my sincere condolences to the Butler Family . Love and Blessing are always my prayer 🙏❤️🙂 Amen and Amen!!! Prophetess Angela Jenkins and Bryant Family

Prophetess Angela Jenkins and Bryant family

Our prayers of with the family as you all go through this God given Transition into that great New Heaven of GOD. May God continue to give all of you comfort as your wounds share began to heal.

Rev. James and Rub Bowens Sr.

On behalf of my family The Cobbs ( my great- great grandmother Pearlie Cobb) My amazing great grandmother Annie Ruth Lemons ( who started the Atlanta Masonic Choir and more) , my Legendary great uncle Wilbert Lemons of The Atlanta Masonic Choir , my political supporting great uncle Bobby Chatacter...and last but not least my astounding miracle working grandmother Sister Ocelia Mathews and all the descendants that came from this family want to send our deepest condolences ...Rev Butler has officiated our matriarch's funerals or actively MCd them. The reason he was involved is because we wanted someone who knew our family. Some how he managed to have us all rejoicing... if not down right laughing. He was a true friend of our family and will be missed.

Sincerely, Tracey Ellis Of Atlanta, Ga

Tracey Ellis

To the family of Rev Butler... May God keep his lovingly hands around eat of you. I'm the niece of Wilbert lemons and I know my people would have love for me to be at Rev Butler's home going. My deepest Condolences! He really loved the lord!!!🕊️❤️🙏🏽

Debra Ellis-Sullivan

My heartfelt condolences to the countless loved ones of Reverend John Butler, who we affectionately called John L, growing up at Bell Missionary Baptist Church in Auburn, AL. I was younger, but it was a pleasure to sing with him in the choir. I believe that the most requested song for him to lead was "Didn't It Rain", and the Church was on fire for the Lord. So many great memories. I was delighted to connect with him again after I moved to Atlanta, and attended programs with my best friend whose Mother and other relatives sang in The Masonics Choir. I was able to attend his church as well. Rest well, Reverend Butler. You deserve it.

Frankie Moss

To the Family and the Church, we mourn with you in the passing of this Giant and General in the Body of Christ. He exemplified a true Shepherd's heart, a loving Dad, and an excellent Husband. The depth of his impact and imprint in my life is eternal. Preaching me out of hell, praying me through in the Holy Ghost, modeling Christ in everyday living, and loving me as one of his own.... Thank God for a life well-lived and now a reward well-deserved. Servant, well done!!!

Liza (Williams) Pace - Hickman

All I have to say is THANK GOD for PAPA!!!! THANK YALL FOREVER AND EVER FOR SHARING THIS PRECIOUS SOUL WITH ALL OF US. LORD HELP THE FAMILY DURING THIS TIME. I LOVE YALL

Lashann

My prayers are with the family I share the love you have for your father who was my pastor at Troy Steet Baptist Church for the time that he was pastor,I'm blessed for my spiritual growth having served under his leadership.

Bessie Shelton

So sorry for loss of your Father.

Marvin Momon

Condolences to the family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Larry Frazier---Auburn, AL

Larry Frazier

His life spoke for him a mighty man of God rest in peace Reverend. Job well done.

Minister S.Jones

A Sacred Salute to Rev. J.E. Butler From the Atlanta Christian Youth Seminar (CYS)

We, the Atlanta Christian Youth Seminar family, bow in reverence to the sovereign will of God as we celebrate the life, labor, and legacy of Rev. J.E. Butler — a general in God's army, a guardian of the gospel, and a guide to generations.

Rev. Butler didn't just preach sermons — he poured oil. He didn't just serve a church — he shepherded souls. His life was a living epistle, written by grace and read by all who encountered his anointing.

Though we feel the sting of his absence, we rejoice in the strength of his testimony. He has laid down his sword — but his stand still speaks. He has ascended from labor to reward — and heaven is richer because he's there.

We extend our deepest prayers to the Butler family and to all who mourn this mighty man of God. His voice may rest, but his vision still lives. His body may be still, but his legacy marches on.

Rest well, Reverend. Your race is finished. Your reward is sure. Your impact is eternal.

"Well done, good and faithful servant... enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." — Matthew 25:21

With love and honor, Jeffrey Fields Atlanta Christian Youth Seminar (CYS)

Pastor Robert Jeffrey Fields, New Bethel

My Sincere Condolences to the entire Butler family and church family. May God continue to give you all strength during this trying time. I'll always remember Rev. Butter and his preaching, very anointed and had a heart of God 🙏.

Carrie Figgins carrie

To The Butler Family. Please know that you all are in our Thoughts and Prayers. We have loss a Great Servant, but Heaven has Gained a Greater Servant. Precious in the sight of God, is the Death of his Saints. Rev Butler has left a Powerful Legacy and also an Indelible Mark that cannot and will not be Erased. Please know that we love you all. Family be Encouraged.

Bishop Nolan Torbert & True Deliverance Holiness Church, Auburn Al

To my cousins, please know that I am praying for you and praising the Lord for the life of your dad, Rev. John E Butler, Sr.. John shared God's word in all seasons of his life, happy or sad. Now our Lord and Savior has granted him eternal rest from his labor.

Faye

Glenda Faye Mackey-Turner

Pastor John E. Butler, Sr. was a true friend and faithful co-laborer in the Christian faith whom I was blessed to know for 36 years. He embodied the heart of a servant, the strength of a brother, and the warmth of a true friend. His unwavering commitment to God, his family, and the community left a powerful legacy of love and leadership. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his wonderful family. May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may his memory continue to inspire us all.

Dr. Leroy Frazier

The Miami CYS expresses their love and prayers towards the Butler family and Atlanta CYS we ask GOD to comfort you all during this challenging time. GOD bless our CYS always. We love you Rev. John E Butler Sr.

Debra L. Plez

We are sorry for your loss and sending our sincere condolences to the family. May the memories of Rev. John Evans Butler, Sr. bring you all comfort.

The Butlers (Beatrice F. Butler - Opelika, AL - Erica Butler - Prattville, AL)

Erica Butler

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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