Tony Butler

, Sr.,FLINTSTONE Tony Monroe Butler, Sr., 43, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012.Tony was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and was of the Christian Faith. He retired from Evans Lumber Co. in 2000 after 15 years and loved spending time with his family, target shooting or watching sports. He was a loving husband and father who will be dearly missed.Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Karen Butler.He is survived by his wife, of 24 years, Sandra Butler; son, Tony (Erica) Butler, Jr. of Fort Oglethorpe; brothers, Tommy Butler and Terry (Carol) Butler both of Chattanooga; grandchild, Leah; and several nieces and a nephew.The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9, in the funeral home chapel, with Bro. Robert Cargile officiating. Interment will follow in Lakewood Memorial Gardens-South. The family will receive friends after 4 p.m. today and prior to the service on Sunday. Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home-Ft. Oglethorpe.