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Willis Butler Obituary

Willis "Sputnik" "DJ Willis" Butler, III entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Willis was a 1977 graduate of West Jefferson High School. He was employed as a Customer Service Rep for several local businesses, and a Music Collaborator with a great passion for music. Beloved husband of 10 years to Theresa Green-Butler. Loving father of Latoya Victoria Butler (Harrison) Lomax and Willis Butler IV. Stepfather of Glenn, Ronald, Tyiesha, Maggie, and Kewanna Dickerson. Beloved son of the late Willis Butler, Jr. and Shirley Mae Henderson-Butler. Grandson of the late James and Hazel Henderson, J.C. and Victoria Hall. Devoted brother of Terrell, Jerome(Crystal), and Rodrick (Josephinna) Butler. Devoted friend of Carl Jackson, Wayne Griffin, and Darrel Coleman; also survived by 5 grandchildren, 7 nieces, 6 nephews, and host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends, pastor, officers, members of Second Highway Baptist Church and Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service at Second Highway Baptist Church, 1533 Haydel Dr. Marrero, LA on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: McDonoghville Cemetery- Gretna, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe Gretna, La. 230 Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from May 3 to May 5, 2018.

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Whop Best Friend

October 28, 2020

Willie Dee, miss you my brother 10-28-20

Therea Butler

May 31, 2018

I missed my husband dearly but I know that he's in a better place that call heaven no more doctor appointment, & no more pain and suffering he is going home to be with Jesus. I you so much you put up a good fight. Sadly missed by your wife Theresa your brothers and family fly high until we meet.

Maggie Dickerson

May 30, 2018

I miss my daddy sooo much it's still hard to believe that he's gone

Carl Jackson

May 17, 2018

Man I'm gonna miss my friend, my brother, my uncle, my cousin, my family. Man we shared a lot of life memories. Some good and a few bad, but that's life. I thank you for all the things we shared. Man I going to miss me friend. Life is and forever will be different without you. Man I going to miss my friend. Love ya man "Willie Dee, Dryfus, Khan, Big Will, and al the names we called each other. Let not forget the phrase "Somebody"!!! He meant so much to a lot of people and a lot of people will miss him. Man u just don't know the hole you left.......in my heart. BIG HOLE!!!!!!!

Carolyn Hampton

May 6, 2018

Willis you will be truly miss, my prays are with your family,Willis rest on until we meet again.Willis you were such a good person.Will miss that smile.

Cynthia Parker-Williams

May 5, 2018

Condolences to the Butler family. RIP, Willis. You will be missed.

Bessie Green

May 5, 2018

I'm going to miss you Brother In Law DJ Willis Butler. R. I. P. Sister in law Bessie

Collette Payadue Duckett

May 5, 2018

My condolences goes out to my neighboring Butler family. Willis will always be remembered. Rest In Peace Sput!

May 4, 2018

FAMILY
I SEND HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS .

YVETTE ROSE

Carol Randle-Brown

May 4, 2018

Condolences to the family. Heaven has gained another angel to watch over us.

OLIVIA DANIELS-CRUM

May 4, 2018

Rest in Heaven.

Ricky & Helen McGee

May 4, 2018

Sending Prayers and Love to the Butlers. God will! RIH Willis!

Johnny & Barbara Bailey

May 4, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

May 4, 2018

Miss u much get ur rest stepdad

VERONICA(mossy)&RALPH PRICE&FAMILY

May 3, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Pamela Russell

May 3, 2018

To the Butler Family I send my deepest sympathy. We never want to lose the ones we love but God always loves them more than we do and he makes no mistakes I will keep the family in my prayers. Just keep holding on

Laura Mitchell

May 3, 2018

SEE U ON THE OTHER SIDE MY BROTHER U WILL BE MISS MUCH LOVE TO YOUR WIFE AND THE FAMILY

Gladys Valentine

May 3, 2018

May the Lord strengthen the family members of Willis Bulter Jr. The Lord will always be with each and everyone of you.Always remember the good moments you had with him.Bless you all in Jesus name.Gladys Valentine.

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