Ralph Butterfield

June 20, 1929 - September 29, 2008
Ralph Butterfield

Ralph Butterfield, 79, of Hendersonville, NC, died Monday, September 29, 2008 at Mission Hospitals in Asheville.

Born in Greensburg, PA, he was the son of the late Frank Lyon Butterfield and Edna Elizabeth Walker Butterfield.

He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the US Air Force. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1961, and worked for Westinghouse as an electrical engineer until he retired. He was a member of the Christian Businessmenís Committee, former member of the Greensburg and Greensburg-Salem School Board, and former treasurer of the Republican Party of Greensburg, PA.

He moved to Hendersonville in 1985, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville. He served as a deacon at both the First Baptist Church in Greensburg, PA, and Naples Baptist Church in Naples, NC. He was on the Hendersonville Rescue Mission Board of Directors. In addition to being an Eagle Scout, he was also a Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Anna Margaret Dawson Butterfield of Hendersonville; three sons, Brian R. Butterfield and wife, Doris, of Mountain Home; Mark J. Butterfield and wife, Mary, of Gibsonia, PA; and Barry F. Butterfield of Hendersonville; three daughters, Mary Christine Havener and husband, Ronald, of Davidson; Donna J. Syme and husband, Philip, of Barnwell, SC; and Sandra E. Ledford and husband, Gene, of Morrisboro, NC; and seven grandchildren, Brittany, Michelle, and Daniel Havener of Davidson; Brad and Brian Butterfield of Mountain Home; and Mary Claire and Morgan Butterfield of Gibsonia, PA.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville. The Reverend Ryan Pack will officiate. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Hendersonville Building Fund, 312 5th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28739, or to Hendersonville Rescue Mission, 639 Maple Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792.


Service

Thursday, October 2, 2008
12:00 AM

First Baptist Church of Hendersonville - Directions
312 5th Avenue West
Hendersonville, NC 28739

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  • October 01, 2008
    Debbie Reemes Ford says:
    Dear Anna, Brian, Doris and family: I am so very sorry about Ralph. There are so many good memories of him at Naples, and all of us as well! You are a family that has always impressed me with your grace, love and strength in good times and times of adversity. Thank you for your example. Know that you are in my prayers, and that we love you. Ralph is so blessed to have such a wonderful family, and not only that, but he is home, and as I have had to learn, our Dad's and loved ones are just around the bend, just out of sight, and just a bit ahead of us. Looking forward to the day we will all be home... What a greeting he has received from those already there! Love and prayers to you, Debbie Reemes Ford

  • October 01, 2008
    Thomas Melton says:
    Ralph has always been a good and faithful member of the Men'sPrayer Breakfast He has left a chair that cannot be filled. May God bless the entire family.

  • October 01, 2008
    Maggie Stolar Martz says:
    Mrs. Buttefield and Family, Mr. Butterfield was the kindest, most sincere man I have known. He was a humanitarium and friend to all. When I was a young girl growing up, he always treated me like one of his own.His home was always open to everyone. I am a better person for having had him apart of my life. God bless each of you as you try to move on without him here. He will live on in each of us.You will always be in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Love, Maggie

  • October 01, 2008
    George & Betty Hall says:
    Ralph has been a great inspiration to us and our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during your time of sorrow and grief. Remember there will be a GLAD REUNION DAY. George & Betty Hall

  • October 01, 2008
    ROSEMARIE DAWSON says:
    FROM YOUR NIECE IN TRAFFORD, PA. YOU WILL BE MISSED UNCLE RALPH. I ALWAYS ENJOYED YOUR STORIES AND YOUR LAUGHTER. I NEVER MADE IT TO NC BUT I ALWAYS ASK DONNA HOW YOU AND AUNT MARGARET WERE DOING. GOD BLESS