A. Gerlin Butler.(Local)

From: The Virginian Pilot | Date: December 23, 2007 | Copyright information

SUFFOLK -- SUFFOLK - Alton Gerlin Butler, 82, passed away Dec. 22, 2007. He was born in Suffolk, the son of the late Viola Holland Butler Jernigan and Thomas Walter Butler. He was a United States Army veteran having served during World War II where he received the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. Alton later went on to work for Briggs Motor Garage and then the State Highway Department. He retired as the owner and operator of A.G. Butler's Garage. He was a member of Oakland Christ...

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