Tony Ray Butler, 67, of Bay Springs, Mississippi, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at his home. He was born Monday, July 5, 1954.

Visitation will be held Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs. Graveside Services will follow at 3:30 PM at Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Christopher Spence will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements. (601) 764-2181

Tony was an avid racecar driver of his 1967 blue Nova, named "Blue". He was also an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Annie Lois Butler and his brother, Thomas Butler.

Survivors include his wife, Pam Butler; daughter, Melissa Keys; step-sons, Chad Butler (Tasha) and Stuart Vail (Kerry).

Pallbearers will be Jackie Blakeney, Ralph Bryant, Chaz Bryant, Danny Dale Phillips, David Phillips, and Rodney White.