Melvin C. BUTLER

To the family of Mel, my condolences. Mel was a dear friend and neighbor back in the day.

I was deeply sadden by this news, My name is Louis Jackson--A-K-A Kool bro P-Nut King of the Calls, Ex-Pres.of Klub Omega Experience.I use to call Mel's show in the late 60's., I called so much that he gave me a private number that would allow me to get right through to him then on the air. So I'd call with some poems or rapps and called more then 1,911 times maybe even more. My best memory was when I invited Mel to my school W.B. Saul they use to call it the farm school,we were having a...

I'll always Love my Mamma, Color Him Father, A Family Reunion, Respect Yourself, Say it Loud, Bad Luck, Wake Up Everybody, Treat Her Like A Lady... A musical road map to survival for many growing up in Hartford back in the day. The Cooker and other DJ's provided us with a course to follow. Mr. Butler you will be missed but never forgotten. Condolences to the family of Melvin Butler.

MEL WAS A VERY CLOSE FRIEND HAD MANY GOOD TIMES WHEN WE LIVED IN THE BARBOUR ARMS. HE GAVE ME THE CHANCE TO MEET MANY PEOPLE CLAY TYSON,JAMES BROWN AND MANY MORE. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.

WNKD was the "flag ship" of Urban Radio for Connecticut. Mel"The Cooker"Butler is an important part of WKND rise to fame. A consumate professional willing to share his experiences in Philly, with fellow radio pioneers at WKND/Windsor. Rest In Peace My Brother. Condolences to "The Cooker's" family.

To my niece and family, Known your dad before you were born, he was a kind and loving person. Just keep remembering John 14, and you know you will see him again. KEEP LOOKING UP! Your Loving Auntie El.

Mel, I love you so much, and will miss you terribly, Rest in peace my love. Lil

Retired with extra time on my side, my good friend and I recently recited names of discjockeys at WKND back in the day. The Cooker, Chuck Stevens and Muleman and others played the music of our lives growing up in Hartford. The summers in Philly ment WDAS was the jammin radio station to listen to, The Cooker was there too. Rest in Peace My Brother you have given a lot good memories to us.

Cuzn i am so sorry for the passing of your Dad... boy do i know all too well wat your feeling continue 2 embrace the fond memories that you shared ,its a process but God most definitely will see u thru ...i pray your strenght as well as the family