Jeffrey "Jeff" Ross Butler

April 12, 1963 - November 10, 2017

Butler Jeffrey Ross “Jeff” Butler of Covington, GA passed away Friday November 10th, 2017. He was born on April 12th, 1963 in Minot, North Dakota. He is preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Joyce Beasley Butler. Jeff was a faithful and dedicated member of Canaan Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing, working with the Kings Kids every Wednesday night and also teaching to a 5th and 6th grade class at church where he loved helping the children learn and memorize Bible verses. Jeff enjoyed spending time with his family and going to the mountains. Jeff is survived by his wife, Gloria Ann Butler of Covington; 2 sons and daughter-in-law, Jared and Kimberly Butler of Flowery Branch, Jacob Butler of Covington; expecting his first granddaughter, Karoline Butler; father, Henry David Butler of Covington; paternal grandmother, Ruby (Garrish) Butler of Lula, GA; brother and sister-in-law; David and Nancy Butler of Macon; nieces and nephews, Morgan Butler, Payton Butler, Zachary, Butler, Hanna Allen and Sarah Allen; a host of many friends. Funeral services for Mr. Butler will be Tuesday, November, 14th, 2017 at 12:00 PM at Canaan Baptist Church with Pastor Billy Ingram and Pastor Thomas Satterfield officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington. The family will have visitation Monday, November 13th, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wheeler Funeral Home. Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Missionaries from Canaan, 5581 Salem Road, Covington, GA 30016 or Macedonia World Baptist Missions, P.O. Box 519 Braselton, GA 30517. Guests may sign the online register book at www.wheelerfuneralhome.com. Wheeler Funeral Home 11405 Brown Bridge Rd. Covington, Ga. 30016.