Butch was a mailer with the Washington Post Newspaper for 25 years. Prior to Washington Post, he worked for Miracle Press in Glendale, MD and the Washington Star Newspaper. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Plata, and the Archbishop Neale Council of the Knights of Columbus in La Plata. He was an administrative officer with Company 12 Westlake Division Waldorf Fire and Rescue Squad. He loved fishing, hunting, bowling, playing cards, and his country music. In his early years, he was a treasurer for the Boy Scouts and a soccer coach for Prince George's County.

Son of the late Curtis L. Birley, Sr., and the late June Laverne Hickerson Birley.

Predeceased his parents.

Survived by his wife, June Murphy Birley; step-dad, John D. Pollard; one son, John C. Birley of Colonial Beach, VA; one daughter, Karen M. Birley of Newburg, MD; three brothers, Clifton Birley of ILL, Gene Pollard of AL, Ricky Pollard of Massachusetts; three sisters, Darlene Morrison of Iowa, Dana Pollard of California, and Lisa Gamble of Alabama. Also survived by 2 grandchildren, Constance and Daniel Benfield.

Visitation: Thursday, May 13, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM with Wake Service and Knights of Columbus service at 7 PM at Raymond Funeral Chapel (5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646 - 301-934-2920).

Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, May 14, 2010 at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church - La Plata, MD

Clergy: Father Ron Potts

Interment: St. Peter's Catholic Church Cemetery - Waldorf, MD.

Pallbearers: Kenneth "Buddy" Turner, Jr., Jerry Garner, Willie Hare, Jeff Garner, Paul Garner, and Larry Gray.

Honorary Pallbearers: Daniel Benfield and John Grimsley.

Memorial contributions to Archbishop Neale Council #2279 of the Knights of Columbus, 9200 Mimosa Drive, La Plata, MD 20646 with Butch Birley Memorial Fund in the MEMO section of the check.

Arrangements provided by Raymond Funeral Service.