Derek Allen Butler

Derek Allen Butler obituary

Derek Allen Butler

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Derek Butler Obituary

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In loving memory, Derek Allen Butler passed away tragically on Sun. July 6, 2025. He was predeceased by his Grandmother, Susan Butler. He is survived by 2 daughters Leena and Adalyn Butler, his Mother, Darlene and Bob Greene, Father, David and Lisa Butler, Sisters, Deanna and Zachary Miller, Danielle Butler and Garret Hickey, and one brother, Nikolaus and Amanda Tessitore, sister. Jeni Reppard, Grandparents, Barbara and Donald Duell and Sheldon Butler, and also several loving Aunts, Uncles, nieces and nephews.

Derek's greatest love was his beautiful daughters whom he cherished. They were the light of his life.

Derek was a member of the Plumbers and Pipe fitters Union for several years. Always using his welding expertise, to create some unusual projects. He was an Avid Hunter and loved being in the woods. He also loved NASCAR, sitting many a Sunday with his father watching the race.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Fire on the Beach Memorial for Derek is scheduled for Saturday October 11 at Nineveh Beach at 7 p.m.

Online condolences may be made at: www.omaddenfh.com.

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