Murriel Levon Butts, age 65, of Knoxville, departed his life January 24, 2016 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his mother, Florence Schooler; grandmother, Henrietta Blair-Prater; sister, Diane Schooler; brothers, DeWayne Schooler and Walter Butts. He is survived by his son, Tony (Melanie) Foster; 17 grandchildren; sister, Gwendolyn Butts; brothers, Robert Schooler and Dwight Schooler; 1 niece, Lisa Schooler; 9 great-nephews Walter Levon Schooler; uncle, Douglas C. Blair, Sr.; cousin, Cash, and best friend Priscilla Taylor and son Larry Taylor; a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Monday, February15, 2016 from 12:00-1:00 pm with a Memorial service to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel.