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Richard Butler Obituary

Richard 'Dickie Boy' Butler of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on April 15, 2018. He was a beloved father, grandfather and friend. He was born April 5, 1945, in Baton Rouge to parents Willie Butler and Ruth Burgess Butler. He spent his lifetime loving and caring for animals at Helouin Veterinary Hospital until his death. He is survived by his son, Derrick Pitcher; sister, Margarite Butler; granddaughter, Karlisha Thompson and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Pastor Willie and Ruth Butler. Two sisters, Joyce Thomas and Audrey B.Green. Two Brothers, Willie Joseph Butler and Charles Butler. Services will be held at Winnfield Funeral Home, 7221 Plank Rd, on Friday April 27, 2018, at 12pm. Viewing is from 9am-12pm.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 25 to Apr. 27, 2018.
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Dickie Boy was a truly wonderful man!

Jane Lefebvre

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April 18, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Please remember "For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus." -- I Thessalonians 4:14

April 28, 2018

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY !

LINDA STONE

April 27, 2018

My deepest condolences for your loss Derrick! Love you dearly cousin, Praying that God continue to shield and protect you during this difficult time..Love cousin Tam

April 27, 2018

My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one.
May God's promise in John 6:40 bring hope and comfort to you and your family during this difficult time.
Lucy

April 27, 2018

With fond remembrance of a childhood friend. Dickeyboy I'll never forget you. Family, you all have my sincere sympathy.

April 27, 2018

I have known Dickie all my life from visiting my Uncle Carville at his clinic. He was always happy and so caring. He was a kind and loving soul. I send my condolences to his family and friends. His memory will live on. He was like family to our family. Rest in Peace sweet soul.

Jane Lefebvre-Sledge

April 26, 2018

MR. DICKIE WAS A KIND & LOVING PERSON
I MET HIM AT HELOUIN VETEINARY.HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED.MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.R I P MR. DICKIE

CAROL JONES

April 26, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family for your great loss. May beautiful memories of happy times shared with him bring a measure of peace during the difficult days ahead. May the God of all comfort support each of you during your time of mourning.

April 25, 2018

Praying for the family

Earline Alexander

April 25, 2018

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14*

April 25, 2018

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