Carl "Mike" Michael Butler

July 17, 1956 - September 9, 2021

Carl Michael “Mike” Butler, 65, of Bamberg, South Carolina, husband of Jeanette Bonds Butler, entered eternal rest Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the Bamberg / Barnwell Emergency Medical Center, located in Bamberg, South Carolina. Mike was born July 17, 1956, in North Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late Carl Butler and Francis Jackson Butler. Mike is survived by his wife Jeanette Bonds Butler, daughters: Crystal Wallace (Chad Wallace) of Sumter, South Carolina, and Diana Kiger (Jonathan Kiger) of Charleston, South Carolina, grandchildren: Matthew Wallace, Cheyenne Butler and William Kiger, siblings: Donna Butler (Raymond Smith) of North Charleston, South Carolina and Carl Butler, Jr. (Bambi Butler) of Greensboro, North Carolina in additional to many beloved nieces and nephews. Mike and his dear wife Jeanette were classmates graduating together from North Charleston High School in 1976. Mike lettered in track and football. Mike also earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America. Mike was a proud veteran of the United States Army National Guard earning an honorable discharge. Mike served as a civilian defense contractor in Afghanistan as a master electrician. Mike was an avid angler, and fan of the southern slow foods’ movement. A devout Christian, Mike deeply enjoyed spreading the joy of the bible with friends and family. Those who knew him best would say he could recite from memory an inspiring passage to those in need. Mike will be sincerely missed by all those who knew and loved him. A celebration of life by family and friends will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at James A. Dyal Funeral Home 303 South Main Street Summerville, South Carolina 29483. This event will be followed by an official memorial service at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials may be made to: St. Jude, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=header-btn-donate-now A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040.