Funeral Services Celebrating The Life of Mr. Leroy Butts, Sr. 79 of Milledgeville, Georgia will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 commencing at 1:00 pm at Victory Baptist Church, 640 Meriwether Road NW Milledgeville, Georgia. Elder Donald Tuft will officiate. The interment will follow on Monday, June 28, 2021 at The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery. On Monday, June 21, 2021 Leroy transitioned from life to rest. He attended J.F. Boddie High School where he received his high school education. Leroy matriculated at Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia. He would later serve his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and received an honorable discharge after two tours of duty.

He was a faithful and devoted member of Flagg Chapel Baptist Church where he served as an usher until his health declined. He co-founded the Milledgeville Cruisers Motorcycle Club, also very instrumental as a co- founder of the Milledgeville Evening Optimist Club, a member of the American Legion Post #523, member of the Baldwin Lodge #159 PHA , member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, a member of Tomorrow's Leaders, a former Educator and a former member of the NAACP.

Leroy passes a legacy of love to his children, Pamela Butts of Conyers, Georgia; Ramona (Steven) Rudd of Milledgeville, Georgia, Leroy (Cristal) Butts, Jr. of Milledgeville, Georgia and Charles (Marti) Covington of Atlanta, Georgia, his dedicated and devoted brother and sister in law J.W. (Danya) Butts of Milledgeville, Georgia, one aunt, Para Fraley of Lakeland, Florida, sister in law, Bernice Butts of Milledgeville, Georgia, five grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.

Leroy was preceded in death by his spouse, Constance O. Brown-Butts, his parents, Sam and Lula Gay Birton- Butts, one son Walstene Butts and brothers, Sammie Lee and Willie Butts.

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