of Mayflower, AR
April 24, 1934 - September 8, 2024
Franklin D. Butler, 90, of Mayflower passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024. He was born April 24, 1934 in Prim, Arkansas to the late William and Dora Mae Butler.
Franklin, better known as ''Pops'', was a business owner in Mayflower, Arkansas for over fifty years. He was a certified machinist, welder and fabricator. He was the owner and operator of 'Pops Welding' which included on site and mobile welding and fabrication services. Pops was known by all as a very hard worker and a man that never sat idle.
He loved taking road trips.
He was preceded in death by his wife of seventy years, Georgianne Goodman Butler; one son, Tony Butler and two brothers, Roy Butler and Dave Butler.
He is survived by four sons, Steve (Maybell) Butler of Conway, Jerry (Gaby) Butler of Conway, Henry (Linda) Butler of Mayflower and Clyde Butler of Mayflower; 19 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation will be from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Mayflower Cemetery in Mayflower, Arkansas.
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8 Condolence(s)
Shelia Holmes
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Sorry for your loss.
Pamela White
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
My condolences and prayers are with the family. I loved seeing Pops come into the store. He was always a pleasure to see.
Christopher Butler and Stacy Wheeler
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
RIP Pops you will be with us in our hearts forever love you always
Kyle Wilson
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Clyde F Butler
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
I wish I could respond to Betsy Skinner comments, Love, that was Pop's :) Love ya Dad, you did you all your life and blessed by so many.
Brent Rowe
Monday, September 9, 2024
Condolences to the Butler family.
Betsy Skinner
Monday, September 9, 2024
My prayers and condolences are with the family.
I will always remember Pops coming in to the office with Henry, he never failed to come and give me a hug. It was our little joke, dirty old man hugs. He gave the best hugs and was always in a good mood. He always made me smile.
Clyde F Butler
Monday, September 9, 2024
Rest in Peace Dad, Love ya.