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Matthew Gordon Butcher 50 of Kent passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born February 6, 1974 in Beauford, SC to Carl Butcher and Kathleen (Reish) Rockhold. Matthew was a US Marine Corps veteran and retired from the Kent Police Department last spring after 22 years of dedicated service in policing. Matt had a big personality and a wonderfully kind heart. He made a lasting impact on many and will be sorely missed. Matthew loved motorcycling and hiking and sunshine, but more than anything else, Matthew loved his family. (Including his Blue Family and Rider Family) Survivors include his wife Alisen (Young), children Graysen Olivia Butcher, Keelin Gordon Butcher, and Mikayla Renee Butcher, mother Kathleen Rockhold (Dennis), brother Gregory Butcher (Valerie), and many nieces and nephews. Matthew was preceded in death by his sister Jessica Butcher. Memorial calling hours will be from 4 PM until time of memorial service at 7 PM on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Kent Roosevelt High School Auditorium. Reverend Karen B. Drotar will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorials should be made to Kent Social Services, 1066 S. Water Street, Kent, Ohio 44240.
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Helena Esparza
March 27, 2024
You were a true protector for many of us and the students you helped will forever be grateful.
Hayleigh Strosnider
March 25, 2024
You will be greatly missed. I remember whenever I needed to talk you were always there. I can't believe you are gone . I send prayers to your family .
Babette Golden
March 17, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of your passing Matt. The days we worked together at TLWW were a hoot. I will miss those days and your beautiful smile. Fly high my friend. Until we meet again
Jason fabick
March 16, 2024
Had control of the room. And it wasn't his to control. Lol
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Samantha Robinson
March 16, 2024
I´m sad I never got a picture with you. But I can stay you are a huge reason why i graduated school. Every time I had an issue I would go to your office and I´d sit there until I was ready to talk. And you would make sure I didn´t need anything but you still got them for me. I know I can´t be there tonight but I´m in there is sprit and I´m gonna watch the live stream. I wish I could give you a big hug but till we meet again officer butcher. Just remember once a rider always a rider. Keep watch of everyone from up there. And rest easy.
Caitlyn Thompson
March 13, 2024
There are many things that will be remembered. He was always so kind and caring to others around him. He always knew how to make people laugh. He was always there for me when I needed someone to talk to. I always remembered going into his office just to bug him to see what he was doing. But other than that butcher would always have a place in my heart. We will all stay strong for you and stay living for you.
Shelly Politz Pyott
March 12, 2024
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jada Mitchell
March 12, 2024
I have so many memories of Officer butcher. He was so loving. He was funny, compassionate and always let me vent to him when I was going through so much. I send my condolences to His family especially his wife and kids he would always speak to me about them. I am devastated.
Merrie Stein
March 12, 2024
Kathleen and family may your memories help console your grieving process. God Bless, Merrie Stein
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