Jimmy Ray Butler
April 18, 1953 – November 3, 2026
Mr. Jimmy Ray Butler, age 73, passed away on November 3, 2026. He was born on April 18, 1953, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Kermit “Bug” and Charlotte Sims Butler.
Jimmy was a loving father to Bret (Erin) Butler and a proud grandfather to Will and Luke Butler. He is also survived by his sister, Vickie Reeves; and nieces, Kaci (Bubba) Beuckens and Kale (Matt) Maddox.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Pleasant Valley #2 Cemetery, with Rev. Scott Hosey officiating.
Pallbearers will be Celia Oliver, Jim Brindley, Will Butler, Luke Butler, Jeremy Pearson, and Kenny Beck. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Reagan, Jamie Hightower, Jim Oliver, James Roe, Tony Stimpson, Harold Pearson, and Bo Bryant.
A 1971 graduate of Sand Rock High School, Jimmy worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 30 years before retiring in 2008. He was a founding member of the Sand Rock Town Council in 1988 and served as the town’s second mayor from 1992 to 2000. Working alongside friends and neighbors, he helped build the community he loved and was proud to call home. He was also a member of Round Mountain Masonic Lodge and the Gadsden Shriners.
Jimmy had a special place in his heart for children and a lifelong love for his community. His years of service and the kindness he shared will be remembered by those who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Shriners Children’s in support of burn care. Donations may be mailed to Shriners Children’s, Processing Center, P.O. Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394. Please include “In memory of Jimmy Butler” and indicate that the gift is intended for burn care. Donations may also be made online at shrinerschildrens.org.
The family extends a heartfelt thank-you to the Sand Rock Fire Department, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department, Atrium Health Floyd EMS Ambulance Service, and Cherokee County Coroner’s Office for their care, compassion, and assistance.
Perry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
