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Ayden Butler, 51, of Hickory, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1972 in Petersburg, VA to Gayle Butler and the late Charles Ayden Butler, Jr. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Morganton. Ayden was granted a full baseball scholarship to East Carolina University and held the single game record for strike outs at ECU for twenty -two years. At Freedom High School, he recorded 300 strike outs: he was a natural south paw pitcher. He was a manager of clients with intellectual disabilities. He worked at Salem Industries in Gastonia. Ayden loved helping people in a variety of roles. He enjoyed helping individuals who struggled and helping the community. Ayden loved music and playing the guitar. He was a friend to many people.
Ayden is survived by his son, Hunter Lee Butler; brother, Hank Butler (Shelley) and nephews, Stuart and Jack Butler; sister, Caroline Warner Butler.
A Celebration of Life for Ayden will be held from 1pm-4pm on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in the Jack Bass Memorial Building, Bass-Smith Funeral Home in Hickory, NC.
Memorial contributions may be made to Catawba Valley Health Care, 327 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Gayle, Caroline, Hank and Hunter, My love, thoughts and prayers to you all. I only have great memories of Ayden. Especially growing up visiting Papa and Mama Wilson. I always looked forward to seeing Ayden . May God hold each of you tight during this more than difficult time. -Wilson
Only fond memories with Ayden as a child growing up and leading up to our grandfathers passing in 2001. A 5 Star athlete w/ an infectious smile. Rest easy cousin.-Wilson
Sending love and light to family and friends. Ayden was one of my first childhood friends at Calvary Baptist Preschool. May you rest in eternal peace.
Praying for the Butler family.
May GOD surround this family with HIS love during this time! Hank possessed multiple gifts and gave 100% in his goal of helping others. Have not seen Ayden in many years however always impressed by him.
So very sorry, praying for comfort and peace during this very difficult time.
My sympathy goes out to the Butler family in their loss.
I was so sorry to hear of Ayden passing. He was a great person to work with and always ready to help others. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this most difficult time.
We shared many days laughing singing and coping with this life. I know now you have eternal life in the arms of Jesus. Til we meet again 💕
Ty, Tripp, and myself are deeply sorry for the sadness your entire family is going through. Tony always said that Ayden was the best athlete to ever come out of Burke County. Our home will always be open for Hunter. Much love, Karen, Ty, and Tripp Causby