Raymond Hiram Butler, 86, of Hemphill, Texas passed away on June 10, 2025, in San Augustine, Texas. He was born in Hemphill on October 28, 1938, to Buren Butler and Margaret Duke Butler. A lifelong resident of Sabine County, Raymond was a devoted member of Rosevine Missionary Baptist Church.

After graduating from Hemphill High School, Raymond honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. His professional life was dedicated to the railroad industry, where he worked as a Senior Clerk until his retirement.

In his leisure, Raymond enjoyed running his cattle and spending precious moments with his grandchildren, who brought immense joy to his life.

Raymond was a loving husband to his wife of 19 years, Grace Butler for 19 years. He was a devoted father to his daughters, Pam James and her husband, Patrick, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and Rachel Fowler Townsend and her husband, Rocky, of Hemphill. He cherished his role as a grandfather to Autumn Garrison and her husband, Seth, of Pine Bluff, and Colton Townsend and Amelia Townsend of Hemphill.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Buren and Margaret Butler; his brothers, Roy Earl Butler and Douglas Ray Butler; and his nephew, Bill Butler.

A memorial service to honor Raymond's life will be held at a later date.

Cremation arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill, Texas.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.