FLEMINGSBURG | Robert Earl Butler, 78, of Wallingford, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013, at the Hospice Care Center at Kenton Pointe in Maysville.

He was born Jan. 11, 1935, in Fleming County, to the late James Henry Butler and Iva Whisman.

Mr. Butler was a self-employed logger and enjoyed raising bees and making honey.

He was preceded in death by a stepson, Kelly Powell.

Survivors include his wife, Minnie Butler of Wallingford; step-children, Jimmy (Carrie) Powell of Orangeburg, Janie (Donny) Whisman of Orangeburg, Freeda (James) Hayslip of Rectorville, Joseph (Donna) Powell of Maysville, Verdena (Eddie) Moran of Tollesboro, Paul (Shelia) Powell of Maysville, Rodney (Tina) Powell of Maysville, David (Karen) Powell of Flemingsburg, Roy (Amber) Powell of Maysville, and Carolyn (Rusty) Hord of Tollesboro; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Boone Nickell Funeral Home with Bro. David Shoemaker officiating.

Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.