William Greg Butler, age 58 of Forest City, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at his home.  Greg was born on August 7, 1966, in Rutherford County and was a son of Pamila Lawing Butler Killian of Hickory and the late Cecil Butler. 

He was a member of The Barn Church where he played the drums in the Praise and Worship Band, was a graduate of Chase High School and for many years worked at the Rutherford County Schools Bus Garage, and later for Republic Services where he retired. 

Greg loved his family most of all, spending time with his children and especially his grandchildren.  He also enjoyed racing, softball, hunting, fishing and the outdoors.

Surviving are his wife, Teresa Toney Butler of the home, his mother and step-father, Pamila Butler Killian and husband Dave of Hickory, his sons, Matthew Butler of Ellenboro, Austin Hammond and Colton Hammond both of Bostic, Wesley Hammond of Ellenboro,  his daughters, Candace Remillard of Forest City, and Breanna Hammond of Forest City, his sisters, Robin Wright or Rutherfordton, Rhonda Nesbitt of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  There are also seven grandchildren and one expectant grandchild. 

A celebration of life service will be held at 4 o’clock on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Missionary Wesleyan Church with the Reverend Sam Henderson officiating.  The family will receive friends following the service at the church.