Stephen Butler Obituary

BUTLER, STEPHEN A. SR., 66, of Louisville, died Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the University of Louisville Hospital.

He was a retired insurance agent for several insurance companies, the former owner of Butler Allstate Insurance Agency, a Vietnam War Army veteran and a member of First Virginia Avenue Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce F. Butler; a daughter, Alisa Brady; three sons, Timothy A. Stringer, Sr., (Lisa); Raymont D. Holt, Sr. (Marilyn) and Stephen A. Butler, Jr. (LaTisha); five sisters, Anna Boddie; Marlene Butler; Davida Olivo (Will); Catherine Smith and Aaronetta Beatty (Aaron); four brothers, Eric, Gary and Cedric Green and Albert Carter; and nine grandchildren.

His funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2013 at First Virginia Ave Baptist Church, 3601 Virginia Ave., with burial in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements are by W. P. Porter Mortuary.

Condolences: www.wpportermortuary.com

Published by Courier-Journal on Dec. 17, 2013.
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Hello Joyce, I am so sorry for the lost of Steve. I wish him a safe journey to the afterlife. His carpenter buddy Mirium Derricotte

Mary Derricotte

December 29, 2013

The photo of the 2 sisters hugging are Dorothy (Dottie)and Margaret Ann Brewer from the Southwick Housing Development/Park DuValle back in the 1950's. We were all family then and stuck together. We had lot's of fun on the basketball courts,baseball parks and just hanging out together. R.I.P. my brother!

Margaret Ann Brewer

December 27, 2013

To Joyce and Family You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joyce T. & Ben Coppedge

December 26, 2013

To the Butler Family, we will always have fond memories of Steve. We extend to your family or deepest sympathy.
John and Marge Savage

December 24, 2013

Joyce I am so sorry for your loss. I would have come to the wake & service had I known he had passed. He use to always remind me of when you and I were in a club together-way, way back. May God give you comfort.

Sharron Taylor-Brown

December 24, 2013

To Marlene and family. How the years go by and we lose contact with those we've known in life one way or another. I'll always keep my good memories of him as one with such a great personality. You have my deepest sympathies.

Gail Shoulders Graves

December 20, 2013

Our friend will always be remembered. Prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow. Steve will be greatly missed. MOE and Donnice Harris

December 19, 2013

To the Butler family we will miss Steve and may God bless your family it seam as if we just seen him the other day. R.I.P Vincent Douglas Rob and John Richie

Vincent Douglas

December 19, 2013

Steve will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Jake and Kim Buckner

December 19, 2013

To The Butler Family,

I've had the chance to get to know Bro. Butler in recent years as we both sing in the choir at church and about 2 years ago we co-taught a vacation Bible school class for our youth. Bro. Butler was such a kind and giving person to those of all ages. He will be missed by our church family, but we know that he has gone to a better place. May God grant you what you stand in need of at this time.

Rhonda and Eric Jackson

Rhonda Jackson

December 19, 2013

What a great friend and what a huge loss. I'll miss you Steve.

Mark Meade

December 19, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Etta Breckenridge

December 19, 2013

To Joyce & Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow, Tyrone & Jacqueline Silver

Tyrone & Jacqueline Silver

December 19, 2013

Dear family, I will remember Stephen as first a good man and second a good bowler, and he was. I pray God continues to bless his family.

Patricia Sanders

December 18, 2013

My thought& prayers are with you. We will miss Mr. Butler in Bible Study.

Lynn Tyler

December 18, 2013

Joyce,
Steve is now with the Lord, no more pain, no more sickness. We will miss his big voice in the choir, and we know that he is safe in the arms of Jesus. Keep the faith and always, always remember the good times.

Robert & Pat Sheffield

December 18, 2013

Sorry for the family loss. Remembering Steve as a good guy. May he rest in peace.

jimmy Fitzgerald

December 18, 2013

Lisa
I am sorry about this loss. May GOD continue to be with you in this time of bereavement. Tracy

December 18, 2013

I will you and your wonderful smile. You're in the arms of the all mighty. Take your rest. No more pain. Nothing but joy now.

Eve Carter

December 18, 2013

RIP

toni jones/livers

December 18, 2013

Joyce and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Stephen was a very nice man and I was glad to have worked with him at WesternSouthern Life Ins. You are in my prayers. May the Angels wrap their wings around him on his journey home.

Mary Snyder

December 18, 2013

Steve and his beautiful smile will be missed! May God continue to hold His arms around Joyce and family.

Bernice Forte

December 18, 2013

RIP BIGGUY

Stephen Samuels III

December 18, 2013

may you rest in peace my brother.all the good times we had at our spots and even some of our bad times,but at yhe end of the day we where always best freinds. you will be missed.but always in my thoughts

will foree

December 18, 2013

R.I.P. STEVE...YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY.YOU HAVE A VERY GOOD HEART!PERSON WITH A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR..REST EASY.

ROBERT & TERESA MILLER

December 18, 2013

To The Butler Family
I remember Joyce as a friend from Sheppards Square. I pray you feel God's comforting presence during this time of sorrow.

Dyanne Dickerson Hood

December 18, 2013

To the Butler Family,
We knew and loved Steve...He will remain alive in our fond memories. Our warmest thoughts are extended to you as we share in your grief.
Home at Last!

Robert and Karen Calbert

December 18, 2013

R.I.P MR STEPHEN YOUR IN GODS HANDS NOW YOU WILL BE MISS PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY YOUR FRIENDS FROM JO
E'S PALM ROOM

December 18, 2013

Steve's mom and mine were best friends. I remember spending lots of time at Ms. Pearline's with Davida, Marlene and the gang. Steve was always so nice to us as kids. My brother,Jake, first told me Steve was ill. He kept me updated on him. I am sorry for your loss. What a wonderful, person he was. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Davida, I hope to see you when I come to Louisville next month. Take care.

Ronda Buckner Fuqua

December 17, 2013

Our Prayers are with you Marlene and family. We are so sorry for your loss. God will comfort and keep you during this time of sorrow.

Dorothy Brewer

December 17, 2013

may god bless the butler family on this difficult journey

howard owens

December 17, 2013

To The Butler Family
I pray you feel God's love & guidance during your time of sorrow.

Dyanne Dickerson Hood

December 17, 2013

To Steve's beloved wife and all of the family'
Steve was such a joy to know, laugh with and sing in the choir with. He would pick with me so and say I reminded him of a little sister. I enjoyed that. He always spoke of his wife with such high regard and love. You have to respect that in a man, and his friends did. I will continue to hold you all in my prayers.

Chamel Easton-Gray

December 17, 2013

To the Butler family, may God continue to keep his arms around you.

Ms Audrey

December 17, 2013

To the Butler Family, we give our deepest condolences in this time of great sorrow. May you find strength to endure, comfort & peace in the loving memory of a vibrant soul. Our days are short on this earth, dear lord thanks for sharing your child with us and reminding us to make every day a memory to be cherished. Our dear friend & neighbor, Mr. Stephen A Butler Sr., you will be greatly missed.

With deepest sympathy,

Dana & Loretta Tinsley

Dana & Loretta Tinsley

December 17, 2013

Joyce, praying for your strength and peace, Jesus is only a prayer away.

Maxine

December 17, 2013

Sorrow for your loss. Our Karaoke Family will miss his singing voice. Just remember, Steve is not gone, he's just away.

Lynn Hall

December 17, 2013

Anna Ruth, Marlene and family,Steve is now in God's care.Love & prayers, Joann Simpson

December 17, 2013

Mrs. Butler,
We will continue to pray for you and your family at this time.

Monnie and Peggy Hankins

December 17, 2013

To Joyce and the Butler's family from my family we wish you many condolences Steve was a friend of mine whom I amglad to call a friend and to have known in this short time we spend here on this earth know that he will be missed by all but i'm sure he will be miss most by his family. God Bless

Dallas THORNTON

December 17, 2013

To the family of Steve, my thoughts, prayers,and deepest condolences

Elanda James

December 17, 2013

To Joyce and The Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God grant you strength, comfort and Peace.

William & Pamelia ( Smiley) Hines

December 17, 2013

Joyce,
We are sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers and thoughts.

Jerry & Dianna Langston

December 17, 2013

I grew up with steve in the cotter homes days of our youth. sorry to here hes not with us anymore. he was a find brother. I send my best to his loving family,and may god keepyou and find u well.

albert marshall jr.

December 17, 2013

Mrs. Joyce, Lisa, Tony and Tim, my prayers are with you all at this time. Trust God to give you strenght and comfort you all at this time.

Felicia Puryear

December 17, 2013

To the family of Steve, so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy for you and yours.

William Thomas

December 17, 2013

At a Loss for words right now , I just want to extend my prayers to the entire Family TONY & LISA & Miss Joyce The Samuels Love you and Loved MR. Butler . He kept us Smiling when we were around . Kaines "HE will see you agagin , this ins't GOODBYE "

Stephen Samuels

December 17, 2013

My condolences to the Butler Family. Please try to be as strong as Steve would have wanted you to be. We at FVAMBC will certainly miss him.

Keith Dunn

December 17, 2013

To the Butler family: May memories warm your heart,and faith help you to be strong. God's promise of eternal life will comfort and sustain you during this sad time. In Prayer and Sympathy from The Brewer family from Southwick Development Project. You will be missed.

Margaret Ann Brewer-Brodie

December 17, 2013

May God continue to bless and keep you. Steve is safe in the arms of God. For you his family, please remember the good times you had with him and that you will see him again. My prayers are always with you.

James and Glenda White

December 17, 2013

Bonnie McMurry

December 17, 2013

Alisa, Tony, & Mrs. Joyce: I am sorry to hear of your loss...Mr. Butler was a humorous person that seem to bring laughter every place he went, he will be missed dearly. I am praying for you all during this time. May God Bless You.

Lisa Dorsey

December 17, 2013

Always remember you have an angel watching over you. Remeber the good times. He is resting peacefully now. You're in my prayers.

Cynthia Breckenridge-Long

December 17, 2013

We all love you very much. We will miss you. We will always remember the good times. God be with you and your family. We will see you soon. Love, The Sheffield Family

Mr.& Mrs. Gail L. & Floy C. Sheffield

December 17, 2013

To the Butler Family I am sorry to hear of the loss of a good friend, just to know that I won't see him again in this life saddens me. We were good friends, always had good talk about each others families. I pray that
God will visit your families and comfort you at this time. For He does not make mistake, even though we often don't understand why. God is the our answer.

Tommy Taylor Sr.

December 17, 2013

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