Wednesday, March 23, 2022 12:42 pm

Charles Edwin Butler, age 91 of Forest City died March 16, 2022.

He was born June 22, 1930, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Fate and Sadie Ruth Smith Butler. Charles was a member of Florence Baptist Church.

Charles began his career with the Town of Forest City. He rose to many roles of leadership within the city government including Building Inspector, Assistant City manager and finally as City Manager. He was Forest City Mayor from 1987 until 1995.

Charles honorably served in the US Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Whitaker Butler, sister, Anne Butler, and brothers, Max, Joe, Bobby, and Jacob Butler.

Survivors include daughter, Donna Lynn Butler Brantley and husband Alan of Forest City, brother, Steve Butler and wife Wanda of Mooresboro, and several nieces and nephews.

A service from the graveside was held March 18, 2022, in the Cool Springs Cemetery with Rev. Eric Yelton officiating.

Memorials in his memory may be directed to Florence Baptist Church, 201 S. Broadway St., Forest City, NC 28043.