Charles James

Butler

Charles James Butler, was born in Camdon Mississippi on March 9, 1941, to the union of Mary M. Simpson and Charlie Simpson. Charlie was one of twelve children. The family relocated to Toledo, Ohio in 1953. Charlie was baptized at the age of 14, and at that time he attended True Vine Baptist Church led by Pastor Curtice.

Charles relocated to St. Louis MO and resided there for approximately three years while there, he worked at Kroger and Chrysler. He returned to Toledo in 1974. Charlie married Clara Roach and to the union one child was born, Anita.

He met Ella Hemphill while working at the Billye Supper Club and on August 18,1990, Charles and Ella married, and to their union two children were born, Anthony Butler Sr. and Lisa Butler.

Charlie worked at Rieter automotives and retired in 2003. After retiring, Charlie assisted his wife Ella with catering. He loved to barbecue, fish and spend time outside in his yard. He would spend time at the cemetery cleaning off his family members Gravesites and planting flowers.

Charles joined Friendship Baptist Church in 2005, he could be found working in the kitchen, making his famous punch.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Wife, Ella, Daughters Anita and Lisa Butler, Stepson, Brian McDonald, Brothers, John Henry, ST. Butler, Willie, Jimmy, and Roosevelt, Sisters, Lorene and Ella Mae.

He leaves to cherish his memories son, Anthony (Andrea') Toledo OH, Daughter, Karen(Kim) Rogers of Katy, TX, Grandchildren, Lauren, Ashley ,Kia, Brandon, all from Katy, TX, Khaila, Anthony Jr., Alexander and Khiara of Toledo, OH, Sisters, Della Clerk, St. Louis MO, Dorothy Weathers(Ron), Helen Baldwin, Ethel Koonce; all from Toledo, OH, Special friend, Patricia Johnson. Alongside a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends