Robert J. Butler, of Lake Orion, passed away Sept. 30, 2019. He was 96.

Robert was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Jean; loving father of Andrea (Ron) Wood and the late Gregory Butler; loving grandfather of Scott (Leah) Wood and Jeffrey (Michelle) Wood; and dear great grandfather of Blake, Riley, Alex, Sydney and Addison.

Bob was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of the Lake Orion United Methodist Church. He enjoyed volunteering, playing golf and drinking Pabst beer. More than anything, Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and he will be dearly missed.

Funeral services were held Oct. 4 at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Lake Orion.

Interment at White Chapel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Oxford-Orion FISH