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Eugene Butler Obituary

Coach Eugene Butler, Jr., a native of New Orleans and a resident of Bogalusa for 61yr., passed away peacefully at AMG Speciality Hospital in Bogalusa on Saturday, September 27, 2014. Eugene was the husband of the late Barbara Conrad Butler. He was the oldest son of the late Eugene and Francis Butler. He was affectionately know as "Coach" to the student and community of Bogalusa High School. He taught and coached with passion for 40 plus years. Coach Butler attended Gaudet High School in New Orleans and a graduate Grambling State University and an Army Veteran. His memories will be cherished by one sister Josephine B. Davis and two brothers Herman Butler and Johnny Butler (Cora Butler). A host of Godchildren, Nieces, nephews great nieces and nephews and friends. Visitation will be Friday, October 3, 2014 from 1-3:00PM followed by a memorial service at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 837 E 7th St., Bogalusa, LA. Rev. Christopher Matthews will officiate. Christian Mass will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Blessed Trinity Parish, 4230 S. Broad St., New Orleans, LA, at 10:00 AM. Visitation begins at 9:00 AM until of service. Father Dennis Hayes, III. Interment Providence Memorial Park, Metairie, LA. Professional Services Entrusted to Gaskin-Southall-Gordon-Gordon 2107 Oretha C. Haley Blvd. NOLA 70113 504-566-9000

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, 2014.

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Alice Gay Washington

October 11, 2014

Our prayers are with all of the family at this time of sorrow. Know that the Gay family will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Your South Telemachus Street friends.

dee garcia

October 6, 2014

RIParadise Coach, you and your wife impacted so many lives at the OTB.....so kind, so gentle, so sweet, praying for the family

October 5, 2014

May the god of comfort help you at this time.Isaiah66:13

Alex & Josephine Davis

October 3, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Butler family. Remember Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal. God bless you all.

Yolanda McDaniel

October 3, 2014

Sincere thoughts and Prayers go out to the Butler Family . Many fond and wonderful memories of this great man.

October 3, 2014

Take your rest Uncle Junior.We will miss you.
Let the light of his life forever shine in our hearts.
The Davis family
Joesphines children

Yvette Marsalis

October 3, 2014

I remember Eugene very well. I attended Gaudet High also and remember him as kind and an easy going person loved to dress cool. I offer my condolences to the family and remember the memories you shared with "coach"and may those he coached over the years cherish the good times and lessons learned from him. Yours in Christ,

Annunciation Catholic Church

October 2, 2014

Sincere thoughts and prayers for Mr. Butler and his family.
Legion of Mary

Bruce Plummer

October 2, 2014

To the Butler, family i am truly sorry for your loss. Word can not express the roll coach played in my life along with the lessons he taught me I will always cherish.

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