Mr. Freeman Junior Butler, age 75, of Empire passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Shadescrest Nursing Home. A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 PM Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Freedom Worship Center. Marlin Eddy will officiate. Bell Funeral Home Sumiton has been entrusted with the arrangements.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Butler; sons, Travis Butler and James Drummond; daughter, Kim Drummond; mother, Vonnie Richards; and father, Robert Freeman Butler.

He is survived by his granddaughter, Caitlynn Butler; grandson, Trevor Butler; daughter, Michelle Lawson (Steven); great granddaughters, Ava Lawson and Madelyn Butler; great grandson, Noah Lawson; sisters, Nettie May Stanley, Faye Bakker and Jo Butler; and brothers, Rodney Butler and Rickey.