Mr. Tremain Christopher Butler better known as "Chris", 24, of Winston-Salem, NC, departed this life unexpectedly on May 24, 2012. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that he had touched in some small way throughout his short, yet very memorable life.

Private First Class Butler was born May 23, 1988, in Forsyth County, to Tijuani and Scott Butler.
He attended North Forsyth High School in the city. Directly after completing school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines where he was employed as a machinist from 2007-2011 and would be inactive status 2011-2015. He continued his education at the University of Phoenix in San Diego, CA, as an Elementary Education major in Early Childhood Education. His goal was to teach children.

He was a natural athlete and enjoyed baseball, football and playing games which included Scrabble with his brothers, friends, and with his family. He enjoyed his family.

Chris' life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. His wonderful smile brought so much joy to our family.

Before he left this earth, he visited and inspired many friends and relatives. Although he did not speak much, his smile carried many people and inspiring words made them go to another level in life. He gave us all such courage and hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life. He loved to rock and swing and spent hours watching Lion King with his 4 year old sister and cuddling close to his mom whom he loved so much. He enjoyed music, his family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his great grandmother Jessie Lowery; and great- great grandmother Maggie Lowery.

Christopher leaves to cherish his memory his loving parents, Scott and Tijuani Lowery Covington Butler; two brothers, Shaun Lamont(Vallorie Carter) and Michael DeJuan Butler; two sisters, Tiffany Sheree Butler and Ashante' Latrice McKellar; paternal grandparent, Betty Butler; uncle Todd Butler; maternal grandfather, Donald Covington; grandmother, Constance Lowery; great grandfather, James Dunlap; two special aunts, Fifi Covington and Eva Lowery; one special uncle Reginald Lowery; and a host of nieces, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Great Commission Community Church, Inc., 945 Cleveland Ave. with Rev. Curtis Friday officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Saturday at the Church.