William "Butch" Lanigan, Jr.

Mr. William “Butch” Lanigan, Jr., age 50 of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at his home. He was born to the late William Lanigan, Sr. and Glenda Faye McBride Lanigan. Butch was an avid hunter and fisherman, in his words, “a turkey slayer from way back.” He was always joking and playing around. He was a true joy to be around, “sometimes”. His family and friends brought him the most joy, especially when making plans to teach his grandson, Hudson, how to hunt and fish like him.

Butch is survived by his children, Erin Cole (Clayton) of Martinsville, Virginia, William “Trey” Lanigan, III of Martinsville, Virginia; step children, Julianna Sands of Martinsville, Virginia, Blake Sands of Martinsville, Virginia, Blake Smith of Eden, North Carolina; a grandson, Hudson Luke Cole; brother, Jesse Dale Jones (Jennifer) of Bassett, Virginia; sister, Shannon Marie Shough (Dean) of Bassett, Virginia; loving life partner, Melissa Reid “Mawmaw” of Martinsville, Virginia; special friends and family, Walter McBride, Glen McBride, Pierre Hairston, Lee Moore, Mountain Man, Ronnie Trantham, Donnie Trantham and Travis Walthall; the mother of his children, Tisha Lanigan of Eden, North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Butch will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 12:00 noon at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. A visitation will be held Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be sent to the William Laningan, Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o Moody Funeral Home, P.O. Box 307, Stuart, VA 24171. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of the arrangements, and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.