Daniel Clifton Butler

Daniel Clifton Butler, Jr. passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026, at the age of 100.

A longtime resident of Roanoke, Virginia, Daniel was born in Elk Park, N.C., the son of Daniel Clifton Butler and Jesse Hunter Butler. He is predeceased by his parents, two brothers, and his eldest child, Catherine Butler Patterson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, JoAnn Butler, his children, Daniel Clifton Butler, III (Sharon), Jeanne Butler Stefansic (William, deceased) and Jeffrey Mitchell Butler (Kimberly), along with devoted niece and nephew, Sharyn and Bob Merchant. He enjoyed the love of six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

A man of deep and abiding faith, Daniel served his church, The First Church of the Nazarene, as a steadfast member and Sunday School teacher. His faith guided how he lived and how he treated others.

Daniel was a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina and remained an enthusiastic Tar Heel supporter.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving his country from 1943-1944, in the United States Army.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke, VA 24019. An hour of visitation will begin at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.