Charles T. Butler, Sr., 96, of Bellefonte and formerly of Philipsburg, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg. Born September 1, 1924 in Philipsburg, he was one of 8 children to the late Pearl (Butler) Hoy. Charles was a 1943 graduate of Philipsburg High School and worked as a truck driver for various companies including Bruman Express. He attended the Free Methodist Church and enjoyed watching NASCAR. A Private First Class in the US Army, he served in WWII and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. On September 12, 1946 at the Gearhartville Free Methodist Church, he married Grace L. (Crain) Butler, who survives at home. In addition to his wife, Charles will be deeply missed by a son Charles Thomas Butler, Jr. and his wife Beverly of Altoona, daughter Sarah L. Denny and her husband Jacob of Bellefonte, seven grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Dahlgren-Spewock Funeral Home, Inc., 228 N. Centre St. Philipsburg, on Monday, November 30 from 11am until 1pm. Pastor Jacob Denny, Charles’s son-in-law, will officiate a private funeral service. Charles will be laid to rest with military honors accorded by the American Legion John Ashley Dennis Jr. Post 437 honor guard at the Philipsburg Cemetery. Online condolences may be extended at www.dahlgren-spewock.com. Current CDC guidelines requiring the use of masks and social distancing will be followed.