Obituary

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: THE GRAVESIDE SERVICE HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. INSTEAD, A FUNERAL SERVICE AT MORRISSETT WILL BE HELD FOLLOWING THE VISITATION ON MONDAY, MARCH 16.

Joseph Carroll Butler, 82, of Chesterfield, VA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was born on January 7, 1944 in Richmond, Virginia to the late Joseph Bledsoe Butler and Louise Galyen Butler. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pamela Marsha Butler.

Joseph will be lovingly remembered by his son, Ross Edward Butler; grandchildren, Sierra Grace Butler, Chloe Estelle Butler, and Dylan Ross Butler; sister, Carolyn Butler Blythe and her husband, Phillip Wayne Blythe, Jr.; and extended family members.

Joe lived his life fully through his simple pleasures in life. He loved to grow and tend to his garden, play pickleball, participate in poker night, and attend his bible study groups. Anyone who knew Joe always said how kind, fun, and lively he was. His memory will remain in the hearts of his family, friends, community, and all those who were honored to have had the privilege of knowing him.

His family would like to thank all of the nurses, doctors, and staff at Chippenham Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, Sheltering Arms Institute, Brandermill Woods, the Haven, and Admired and Retired Personal Care Home. Thank you for all the tenderness and compassion given.

The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234, with a funeral service to follow. Interment will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 5757 Waterford District Drive, Ste 310, Miami, FL 33126 or 1350 Broadway, Ste 1530, New York, NY 10018