NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – Mr. John “Butch” Harris Roton, 69, husband of Sandra Roton, of W. Martintown Road, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at University Hospital.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Rowland Funeral Home with Rev. J. Earl Welch officiating. Interment will be private.

Butch was a lifelong member of the IBEW Local 1579. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was also known as “Papa Shawn”.

Additional survivors include five sons, Lucky Roton, Chris Roton, Daniel Roton, Rick Derrick and Thomas Wherle; two daughters, Lori Berquist and Amanda Roton; one brother, James P. Roton; one sister, Juan “JJ” Roton Tucker; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Juanita Roton; one daughter, Nita McConnel; and one brother, David Roton.

Memorials may be made in memory of John Roton, IBEW Local Union 1579, 1250 Reynolds Street, Augusta, GA 30901.

Please visit the online register at www.rowlandfuneralhome.com

Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.