Frank Lawrence Butler, Sr., 77, passed away September 18, 2013 in his home.

Mr. Butler was born in Portsmouth, the son of the late Francis L. and Helen K. Butler. He was a graduate of St. Paul's Catholic High School and earned a Master's Degree in Personnel and Human Resources Management from American University. He was retired from the AT&T Company. A former resident of Northern Virginia, he was past president of the United States JCI Senate; was a co-founder of the Vienna Youth Incorporated; and was a football official for the Northern Virginia Football Officials Assoc. and the Virginia High School League. After returning to Portsmouth, he was active at St. Paul's Catholic Church where he was Past Chairman of the Restoration and Maintenance Committee; and was an Honorary Life Member of Knights of Columbus #418. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Mary Tee Butler; son, Frank L. Butler, Jr. and wife Susan; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Butler. He was predeceased by a son, William Clinton Butler. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Frank L. Butler III (Aleena), William Christopher Butler, Samantha Lynn Butler; five siblings, Theresa Johnson, Ellen Butler, Paul Butler (Kathy), Lou Lammons (Johnny), Jeanne Carroll; numerous nieces and nephews; and a brother-in-law, William Thomas Leary (Angela).

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, in St. Paul's Catholic Church by The Rev. James Dorson. Burial will be private in All Saints Catholic Cemetery (aka St. Paul's Cemetery).

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Paul's Restoration Fund, 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA. 23703. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is assisting the family. Condolences may be registered at bwfosterfuneralhome.com.