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Roy Everett Butler is a retired Pan American World Airways System Director of Flight Training, a former Marine Corps Major, and a lifelong learner. Born in Fresno, California, in 1932, he spent his professional life advancing aviation safety, later serving as a Senior Research Scientist in human-factors training. Today, he resides in peaceful companionship with his family and rescue cats, dedicating his time to painting and writing poetry.

At 93 years young, former Marine Corps aviator and Pan American World Airways pilot Roy Everett Butler has embarked on a remarkable new journey. Published by Spines, Butler’s debut book, “Never Too Late,” is a heartfelt collection selected from over 300 poems and reflections. Written entirely in his nineties, the anthology proves that creativity, curiosity, and personal discovery have no expiration date.

Butler’s extraordinary life serves as the rich tapestry for "Never Too Late." Born in 1932, his memories span from childhood views of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and the chilling reality of Pearl Harbor, to adrenaline-fueled days as a Marine Corps jet pilot during the Korean War and decades navigating the global skies for Pan Am.