Tony Butts, age 78, passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.

“We lost one of the best Millers Ferry fisherman to ever wet a hook today. Tony Butts knew every big fish spot from dam to dam. He was a true competitor and gentleman. My sincere condolences to his family.” BDL

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Regina Gass; brother, Timothy Butts; and grandson, Tyler Phillips.

Tony is survived by his children, Lisa (John) Skladan, Lowell (Liz) Butts, Ava (Mike) Rowan, Iva (Dick) Boozer and Martha Manderson; spouse, Jo Ann Butts; brother, Richard (Jan) Butts; niece Bridget Butts; grandchildren, Amy Rowan, J. Rowan, Wayne Hart, Nelson Bullard, Haley (Trey) Mason, Megan Manderson, Lindsey Manderson, Ivy (Jason) Roberts, Forrest Butts, Hunter Butts, Joanna Blevins and Chris Griffin; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Selma Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Ed Wilson and Johnny Ray Harris officiating. Interment will follow in New Live Oak cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Grandsons J. Rowan, Wayne Hart, Nelson Bullard, Forrest Butts, Hunter Butts and Chris Griffin will serve as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Tom Aultman, Butch Adams, Ronnie Ratliff, Earl Richey, David Fritts and Cotton Eddings.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to The Selma Area Food Bank, P.O. Box 2513, Selma, AL 36702.

Please visit http://www.selmafuneralhome.com/ to view the obituary, sign the guest registry and offer online condolences.