David Butler Obituary
David Todd Butler, 45, of Longview passed away at his home, Friday, August 14, 2009, after a short battle with melanoma.
Todd was born April 18, 1964, in Longview, to Gerald and Joyce Nettles Butler. He was a 1982 graduate of Pine Tree High School. He attended Kilgore College and graduated from the International Aviation and Travel Academy in Dallas. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and had worked in the rental car industry. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Longview.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Butler; and his grandparents, Herman and Omah Butler, Edward Nettles and James Rainey.
Todd is survived by his parents, Jerry and Becky Butler of Longview; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Greg Butler of Longview, Stephen Butler and Kristen Adkins and Scott and Adrienne Butler of Austin Texas; his sister, Elizabeth Butler of Carrollton, Texas; his grandmothers, Elizabeth Nettles of Brookhaven, Mississippi, and Audrey Rainey of Longview; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
At Todd's request, there will be no formal services.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to Beacon Hospice of Longview.
Memorials may be made to Beacon Hospice & Margaret's House, P.O. Box 5908, Longview, TX 75608, or to a charity of your choice.
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com
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