Glenn Thomas Butler

Glenn Thomas Butler obituary, Florence, SC

Glenn Thomas Butler

Glenn Butler Obituary

Visit the Elkins Funeral Home - Florence website to view the full obituary.
Mr. Glenn Thomas Butler, age 76 of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Services will be held at Elkins Funeral Home in Florence on Sunday, February 1 at 12pm. Visitation will be held the night prior, January 31, and will be held from 5pm-8pm. Burial will follow the services at Stoney Point Church of Christ Cemetery.

Mr. Butler was a loving father, uncle, and brother that treasured every one of his family members greatly.

He worked for the Sanitation Department until his retirement and worked very hard all of his life. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and riding motorcycles in his free time.

Mr. Butler is survived by his son, Glenn Douglas Butler (Chasity); siblings, Faye Hill, Virginia Risner, and Roy Butler; spouse, Rose McKissack; a host of nieces and nephews; and caretaker, Debbie Murphy. He is preceded by parents, James Ray Butler and Bithey Jane Butler; wife, Betty Butler; and children, Raymond, Christopher, and Jackie Butler.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Preferred Hospice for their care.

Elkins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Elkins Funeral Home - Florence

1535 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL 35630

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