David Hank Butler, Sr., 59, of Bartow, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bartow on September 20, 1955 and had been a lifelong resident of Polk County. Hank was employed with Mosaic as a superintendent, and had served as a sergeant in the United States Army. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Dora Butler of Bartow; mother, Chrystelle Butler of Fort Meade; two sons, David Hank Butler, Jr. and Adam Randall Butler, both of Bartow; one daughter, Amanda Leiann Butler of Bartow; one brother, Ermage Butler, Jr. of Fort Meade; and one sister, Judith Butler of Fort Meade.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, November 28, 2014 at Robarts Garden Chapel with Rev. Marcus Gundy officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Interment is in Wauchula Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #2.