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Clarence Butler Obituary

Clarence John Butler, Sr. departed this life on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Baton Rouge General Hospital (Bluebonnet). He was born on September 11, 1926 in Plaquemine to the late Henry Butler, Sr. and Evelyn Taylor Butler. On September 18, 1954 he married Ethel James and they were blessed with five girls and one boy. Clarence proudly served our country in the U. S. Army's Company A 143rd Chemical Mortar Battalion during World War II. Visiting at Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church, 58165 Barrow Street, Plaquemine on Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 3 to 5 PM. Religious services at 6 PM, conducted by Rev. Lionel Johnson, Sr. Dismissal on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 10 AM. Interment in Grace Memorial Park Cemetery. Clarence is survived by his wife Ethel James; daughters and spouses, Dana Coachman of Lawrenceville, GA, Debbie Tillman (Leonard) and Yolanda Laws (Ernest) of Plaquemine, Shelly Grimes (Kelvin) of Lakewood, CA, and Lois Martins (Alfred) of Downey, CA; one son, Clarence Butler, Jr. (Sharon) of Henderson, NV; one sister, Gloria Washington, ten grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville. Please visit www.dembyandson.com to sign guestbook.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 4 to Apr. 6, 2014.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of bereavement. God bless and keep you today and always.

Rev. Shannon & Paula Tillman Warner

April 7, 2014

To Yolanda & Family
We are lighting this candle in memory of your loved one. We Thank God for his longevity life. It was a pleasure to have met him. We pray that your fond memories will sustain you.
In Deepest Sympathy

Lois & Warren Taylor & Family

April 7, 2014

The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Freedom,Pslams 23rd song,The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.

werverlyn spears

April 6, 2014

To the Butler family, you have my deepest sympathy. May God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

April 6, 2014

We extend our condolences to the Family of Mr. Clarence Butler, Sr. May you find comfort in the knowledge that he lived a life of purpose and is now with the Lord and may that same Jesus grant you the strength to continue his legacy of Faith and good works. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Ginger F. Smith & Family

April 6, 2014

Deepest Sympathy to the Butler Family.

Cynthia Marie young Anderson

April 5, 2014

To: Ethel we shared many days of prayers and laughter together with our heartfelt sympathy and love your sis in Christ

Dora -Sadie Sigue-Mcginnie

April 4, 2014

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