GERALD DEWAINE BUTLER

SAN ANGELO - Gerald Dewaine Butler was born Dec. 16, 1955, to Neil D. Butler Sr. and Mary Francis Pennington Butler. He was a loving child who grew into a peaceful loving man to all that came into contact with him. He passed away on Friday, Dec. 23. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1011 Martin Luther King Drive. The viewing will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Starks Funeral Home, 122 W. 14th. Gerald D. Butler had been married to Barbara A. Butler since March 28, 1995, and they were living in Dallas, Texas. Gerald was employed at Clay Communications as office manager in Carrolton, Texas. Gerald strived for excellence and worked to complete a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston at Clearlake. While in Dallas, he worshiped at Bibleway Community Baptist Church, where he worked to help families in need. Gerald's goals were to help educate and steer people from the world of drugs and help them to find alternatives to surviving in today's times. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Barbara A. Butler of Dallas, Texas; his beautiful daughter, Brandy B. Walker, son-in-law Jeramy Walker and two darling granddaughters, Jasmin and Jabria of San Angelo, Texas; a caring and prayerful mother, Mary F. Owens and husband Tony Owens of San Angelo, Texas; sister Kymberly Butler, M.D., of Pearland, Texas; brother Neil D. Butler, Jr. and wife Velma T. Butler of Irving, TX; brother Ottaway Perryman and wife Patricia of Donna, Texas; brother Freddy Kendrick of Gooseneck, S.C.; and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Neil D. Butler Sr. and by both sets of grandparents. Gerald leaves with us his will for us to seek a peace that surpasses all understanding. "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God."

December 31, 2005
Vanessa Johnson
To Gerald's loving, Dear Mother (Mrs. Owens), Mr. Owens and his loving siblings, wife, children, and grandchildren. Your faith and knowledge of knowing peace and understanding which is provided to us by a promised Comforter (The Holy Spirit) will keep you in a perfect peace. My prayers are with you all and as we thank the Trinity (God, the Father, Jesus, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) for blessings that we receive daily. God Loves You and so do I. With Christian Love and Respect, Vanessa Johnson

December 28, 2005
Dennis Flowers
Gerald you and I grew up as shorties going to school the Boys Club and playing street ball. You will be missed truely. Dennis (UNCLE SHAKEY) Flowers

December 28, 2005
Calean McDowell Blanford
To the family of Gerald Butler, I am a San Angeloan and am not quite sure if I remember Gerald but, I do keep in contact with my friends and family in San Angelo and the name Butler means something to me. May God continue to be with the Butler family. God can instill in you a peace that passes all understanding.

December 28, 2005
Patricia Young
My condolences to the Butler/Owen Family. Let God be your comfort in finding strength during this difficult time. May God continue to bless each and everyone of you. Patricia Young