Obituary for Darrell Butler

MR. DARRELL GWEN BUTLER, age 79, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville, GA.

 Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Thursday, November 5, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating, with interment in Bay Springs Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Plainfield, GA.

 Darrell was born in Dublin, GA on November 2, 1947, to the late Addie Lee Peacock Butler and Joel Butler. He was a lifelong resident of Dodge County and was a member of Bay Springs Freewill Baptist Church. He graduated from Dodge County High School and later attended Middle Georgia College before enlisting in the U.S. Army. During his military service, he was stationed at Fort Gordon, Fort Benning, and in Germany. After leaving the military, he married Angela Whittle, and was blessed with two sons, which they raised in Dodge County. He worked for over 29 years with Reynolds Metals Company, which later became ALCOA. Darrell loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and most of all, spending time with his family and friends.

 In addition to his parents, Darrell was preceded in death by his wife, Angela Whittle Butler, sister, Patricia Mallot, brother, Carroll Butler, and a brother-in-law – James Whittle.

 He is survived by his Sons – Justin Butler of Ashburn and Jared Butler of Eastman; Grandsons – Dawson Butler, Bryson Butler, and Jameson Butler; Sisters-in-law – Glenda Butler Woodard of Eastman, Peggy Stuckey (Luis) of Atlanta, and Linda Hanke (Ralph) of Cochran; Several nieces and nephew including, Brad Stuckey, Zachary Whittle, Lori Blount (Tom), Michelle Butler Gray (Bodie), and Ricky Beck (Cynthia).

 The family will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 2:00PM-3:00PM Thursday, November 5. In addition to flowers, the family requests contributions to Bay Springs Freewill Baptist Church, in care of Mark Driggers, 710 Chennault Street, Eastman, GA 31023.