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Waylon Butler Obituary

OKEECHOBEE - Waylon Robert Butler, born Oct. 4, 2012 died Mon., Mar. 26, 2013 at home with his family. Waylon is survived by his parents, Will and Lauren Butler of Okeechobee; grandparents, Ed and Jan Dillard of Dade City, Bob and Pam Butler of Okeechobee; and great grandparents, Mildred Butler of Okeechobee, Judge William and Merle Hendry of Okeechobee, Sue Dillard of Black, Ala. and Jim and Jeanette Sutton of Dade City. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Ben and April Butler of Okeechobee, Katie and Zach Roberts of Sarasota, Nick and Julie Dillard of Chipley, as well as Brian and Casey Dillard of Dade City. The family will receive friends on Fri., Mar. 29, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 10 to 11 a.m. with services starting at 11 a.m. with Father Michael Cannon of St. James Catholic Church in Lake Placid officiating. The family asks that donations be made in Waylon's memory to Nemours Fund for Children's Health. Donations may be sent to: Attention: Kate Mason, 9145 Narcoossee Road, Suite A200 Orlando, FL 32827 and on the memo line, please put "In Memory Of Waylon Butler". All arrangements are under the direction and care of Matthew & Paul Buxton of Buxton-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory. 3833 SE 18th Terrace Okeechobee, FL

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Published by Lake Okeechobee News and SouthCentralLife.com on Mar. 27, 2013.

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Taylor Riley

April 25, 2013

you are a true blessing

Kenna and Terry Noonan

March 28, 2013

We have been praying for you throughout Waylon's short life, and will continue to lift you up in our prayers. May God be with you and all your loved ones and may He give you peace and comfort in this time of sorrow. Kenna and Terry Noonan

Denise Hord

March 28, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss.....

Lindsey and Steve John

March 27, 2013

Waylon was a true angel on earth. May God's Blessings of comfort and peace be upon you until you hold him again.

Michelle Williamson

March 27, 2013

Will and Lauren I am so sorry for your loss I know that there is nothing that I can say to ease your pain but know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Michelle Williamson

?Mr. Handsome?

Heather Craig

March 27, 2013

Will and Lauren, There are no words I can ever say to ease your pain, but I would like to say Thank-You for allowing me to be a small part of Waylon's life. He stole a piece of my heart and his smile and light will remain there for always.

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