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Mr. Walter M. Butler Sr., of Walnut Hill, Fla., was born on Sept. 18, 1946 and passed away on May 18, 2022 in Pensacola, Fla.

Mr. Butler, a native of Bayou La Batre, resided in the Atmore and Walnut Hill area for the past 23 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Cordell Lee and Newton Butler; and brother, Charles Sprinkle.

Walter is survived by his wife, Elsie Nall Butler; sons, Walter (Beth) Butler Jr. of Springville, Rhett (Heidi) Butler of Grand Bay and Whitney (Holly) Butler of Semmes; step-son, Eric (Angela) Stuart of Walnut Hill; step-daughter, Rebecca (Blaine) Durbin of Spanish Fort; 10 grandchildren; brother, Carl (Carol) Butler of Mobile; and sisters, Pat Stewart and Darla (Jess) Bryant of Lititz, Penn. and Sherri Sprinkle of Mobile.

Visitation will be next Mon., May 23, 2022 at First Baptist Church in Atmore, beginning at 2 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. with Dr. Kevin Garrett officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to United Cerebral Palsy at 3058 Dauphin Square Connector, Mobile, Alabama, 36607, First Baptist Church Atmore Children’s Program or a charity of your choice.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.