Beloved Commissioner Passes

Beloved Commissioner Passes

W.C. Buttram age 80 passed away peacefully on September 12, 2022, in his home, surrounded by those he loved.

W.C. was born on January 31, 1942 in Sylvania, AL. W.C. graduated from Sylvania High School in 1961, and married his sweetheart Joyce Buttram in 1962. Together they built a home and family in Sylvania, AL. W.C. began his Furniture business in 1970. He also served 16 years as a member of the DeKalb County Commission, 8 of those he proudly represented them as chairman. He just received his 50-year pin as a mason in 2022.

W.C. had a love and passion for outdoors. He found joy in his family and especially his grandchildren.

W.C. is survived by his loving Wife, Joyce Buttram, Sister Barbara Fairris, Daughter Haven (Randy) Blalock, Daughter Terri (Kent) Wilborn, Chosen Son Chris Johnson.

Grandchildren- Craig (Bridget) Blalock, Tasha (Matt) Mitchell, Teryn (Levi) Patterson, Kendra (Nathaniel) Bates. Great Grandchildren- Coletrane Blalock, Carter Blalock, Collin Blalock, Cayde Henagar, Holden Henagar, Cloey (Luke) Wells, Gracey Morgan, Mercer Mitchell, Sawyer Mitchell, Charlsie Mitchell, John Case Patterson, Blakely Patterson, Kenzie Bates and Nate Bates, Great Great Grandchildren- Paisley Wells and Asher Wells.

He was preceded in death by his Father- William Chester Buttram, Mother- Adell Buttram, Siblings- Avonell Anderson, Gene Buttram, Charles Buttram, Don Buttram, Sue Johnson and Waymon Buttram.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 1PM at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kent Wilborn, Bro. Nathaniel Bates & Bro. Levi Patterson officiating. Burial will follow in Union Grove Cemetery with Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. directing, www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 13th from 5PM-8PM & Wednesday, September 14th from 11AM-1PM

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