Leo Hulick "Sonnyboy" Butler

Leo Hulick "Sonnyboy" Butler obituary

Leo Hulick "Sonnyboy" Butler

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

201 St. Mary's Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646

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201 St. Mary's Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646

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Leo Butler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thornton Funeral Home, P.A. - Indian Head on Oct. 2, 2025.

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Leo Hulick Butler "Sonnyboy" transitioned September 29, 2025.

Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, October 14th from 9am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 201 St. Mary's Avenue La Plata, MD 20646. Interment will be held at a later date at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

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October 2, 2025

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October 2, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Oct

14

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

201 St. Mary's Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646

Send Flowers

Oct

14

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

201 St. Mary's Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646

Send Flowers