Third-generation funeral director for Sisk Butler Funeral Home, Bessemer City, North Carolina, died October 14, 2011, at age 51. Butler attended Gupton Jones Mortuary College. In addition to Sisk Butler, he served at Carothers Funeral Home, McLean Funeral Directors and A Simple Service before retiring. He is survived by wife Denise, daughters Jada and Jodi, and four grandchildren.