Troutman - Passed away peacefully at his home in Troutman, NC, on April 9, 2026. Lee was born in Beverly, MA, to June Esther Talbot Butcher and Edward Butcher III on February 18, 1941. He is survived by his wife, Diana Barbara Dickinson Butcher of Troutman, NC; his brother, Dana Gordon Butcher of Summerville, MA; his sister, Wendy June Butcher Archambault of New Ipswich, NH; his sons, Scott Butcher (Priscilla), Eric Husser, Todd Butcher; his stepdaughters, Dayna Schneider and Heather Connell; his stepson, Aaron Connell; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lee cherished his family and friends. Lee's 50-year career in construction showcased his technical expertise, his hardworking nature, his unwavering commitment to quality, and his care for others. Lee maintained lifelong connections with many childhood friends, especially members of Boy Scout Troop 254, who met at the Crombie Street Church in Salem—Scoutmaster Bill Dash, Tim Doggett, Tommy Perkins, Bobby Grant, Buzzy Cushing, and Sinclair "Sinky" Hill, among others. A memorial gathering with family and friends will be held at a later date. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, NC