Ronald Clark Butler

12/14/1933 ~ 07/09/2018

Ronald Clark Butler died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 9, 2018. He was born December 14, 1933 in Tarboro, NC to Willie Peyton Butler and Lillian Clark Butler. He attended Tarboro High School and loved participating in baseball, football, basketball, was voted most athletic in his senior year in addition to serving as the Student Council President. He married his high school sweetheart Billie, in 1956 and began his career as an Educator. Ron spent his entire 41 year career in the field of education. 8 years at Needham Broughton and Enloe High Schools, 5 years at Florida International University, and 28 years at North Carolina State University. During the last 20 years of his career, through his speeches, seminars and workshops, he assisted students, staff and numerous business, education, government, religious and civic organizations to understand the fundamental concepts and principles associated with leadership success.
Most people remember Ron for his vim, vigor and vitality – otherwise known as Spizzerinctim. He internalized the word, Spizzerinctim, and it’s meaning and became consciously aware of his will to succeed and the key to his future success in leadership and life in general. This led him to write and publish his book, “Spizzerinctim Speaks out on Leadership Success” in 2001.
Most importantly, Ron was a Christian man. He dedicated his life to God and distinguished himself as a true example of Christ in every aspect. For more than 50 years he led an exceptional ministry of teaching Sunday School, serving on the church board and singing in the choir. He was a Bible teacher who taught us how to apply Christianity to everyday living. Ron was recognized and greatly respected for his keen mind, understanding of the scripture and always leading with a positive example and outlook toward the future.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Billie Morris Butler and his daughters; Rhonda Butler of Morrisville, Andrea Ryder and her husband Brian Ryder of Cary. The family extends their appreciation for the excellent care provided by Bond Park Total Life Center (Fredricia Phelps and the Total Life team), The Oaks at Mayview (Michael Conte and the Mayview team), Transitions Hospice Team (Dr. William Dunlap, Candy Moore, Maggie Usher and Lori Garcia) and Transitions Life Care Facility Team.
Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2018, with the funeral service following at 2:00 p.m. at The Capital Church, 1308 Hwy 70 W, Garner, NC 27529. Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to Transitions Life Care, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or Alzheimers Association, www.alz.org

Visitation

07/14/2018

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The Capital Church
1308 Highway 70 West, Garner NC 27529

Service

07/14/2018

2:00 PM

The Capital Church
1308 Highway 70 West, Garner NC 27529