Wednesday, August 27, 2025 8:36 am

Roger Sanders Butterfield, age 69, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Roger was born in St. Joseph, MO January 2, 1956, to the late Harold Butterfield and Marian Sanders Butterfield. He was a graduate of Martin County High School and Stetson University. He worked for a number of years as a Chief Financial Officer at various firms in Palm Beach, FL. Roger was of the Catholic faith and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Barkley Butterfield.

Those left to cherish the memories of his life include his wife of 43 years, Susan Cristaldi Butterfield; his son, Michael Butterfield, and wife Danielle, of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Jackson Butterfield, and Olivia Butterfield; brothers-in-law, Mark Cristaldi Sr. and wife Alice, and Thomas Cristaldi; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial mass will be held at 11am Saturday, October 11 at the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Father Hubert Burke, V.F., and Deacon Andy Cilone officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Florida High School Athletic Assn., 1801 N.W. 80th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.