Harry Buterbaugh, Jr.

HARRY EUGENE BUTERBAUGH, JR.,  age 80 of Athens, Tenn.  passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Life Care of Athens. He was a native of Hamilton, New York, resident of McMinn County, Tenn., since 1974, a son of the late Harry Eugene Buterbaugh, Sr. and Emma Elizabeth Ramsdale Buterbaugh and preceded in death by his wife Clara Mae "Tootie" Wheaton Buterbaugh on July 28, 2007, Son-in-law: Mark Jones, Brother: Robert Buterbaugh, and Sister: Laura Brown.  He worked for Athens Table Co. for 7 1/2 years and a former  employee of Vulcan Materials for 19 years. He was a member of West End Baptist Church.  Survivors: Daughter: Rita Jones of Decatur, TN., Three Brothers: Raymond Buterbaugh of Madison, NY, Edwin  Buterbaugh of Madison, NY,  David Buterbaugh of Hamilton, NY,  Sisters: Ellen Liggett of Conn., Laura Brown of Newark, NY., Four Grandchildren: Mark and Jennifer Jones, Adam Jones, Luke and Jessica Jones, and Rachel Jones; several great grandchildren. Special Great Niece: Nicole Roberts, and many other nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday at West End Baptist Church with Pastor Herman Jordan officiating. Interment will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens.  Active pallbearers will be Mark Jones, Jr., Luke Jones, Adam Jones, Jr., Thomas Beach, Chris Jones, Brady McMinn, Corbin Allen, and Austin Shriver. The family will receive friends  from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Thursday at the church.  Condolences may be sent to www.laycock-hobbs.com/notices/Harry-Buterbaugh,Jr. Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home, Athens, Tenn. in charge of arrangements.