Donald "Don" Baxter Butler, age 86, of Forest City, NC

Donald "Don" Baxter Butler, age 86, of Forest City, NC, died Monday, August 4, 2025.

He was the son of the late Baxter Rodney Butler and the late Elizabeth Edwards Butler and a native of Rutherford County. He was also preceded in death by his wife Charlotte Herron Butler.

Don was a member of Providence Methodist Church. He enjoyed collecting and selling antiques and used cars.

He is survived by two sons: Brent Rodney Butler of Forest City and David Butler of Forest City (Melanie), one sister: Martha DeBrule of Palm Beach, FL, one brother: Daniel Butler of Forest City, five grandchildren: Brent Butler, Carsyn Truitt, Ryan Butler, Wesley Butler and Matthew Butler, three great-grandchildren: Charlotte Butler, Jack Truitt and Kate Truitt.

The funeral was held August 7 at Providence Methodist Church with Rev. Michael Harrill Jr. officiating.

Memorials may be made to Providence Methodist Church; 161 Providence Church Rd., Forest City, NC 28043.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.