Craig Butts, a retired correctional officer, passed away Dec. 22, 2024. He worked for the department from 2002 until retiring in 2023.
He began his career with the department as a cadet at the Correctional Training Center in September 2002.
After graduating, he joined the team at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad in March 2003.
According to the institution, “he served with distinction until his retirement May 1, 2023.”
The Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Feb. 1, at the First Baptist Church, 234 Carmel Ave., in Marina.
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