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Leroy Butts Obituary

LEROY BUTTS, JR. East Chicago, Indiana Age 40, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2005. He is survived by his mother, Brenda J. Upshaw of East Chicago; beloved stepson, Malcolm Harold; cherished nieces, Olivia Beatrice and Andrea Elizabeth; brothers, Keith R. Jackson of East Chicago, Randall (Allison) Butts of Chicago, IL, Scotty (Cheriss) Butts of Oahu, HI, Kevin Butts of Palm Springs, CA, Kenneth (Romelle) Butts of San Marcos, CA, James (Angela) Butts of Chapel Hill, NC, Dwayne Butts of Indianapolis, IN, and Ronald Cole of Fort Knox, KY; sisters, Connie (Kenneth) Betts of Atlanta, GA, Marchelle Butts (James) of Cincinnati, OH, LaRhonda Butts of Reynoldsburg, OH, Imani Marie Morris Butts of Merrillville, IN; Alicia Cox of of Hendersonville, TN, Teresa (Calvin) Yokley of Nashville, TN; Pamela (Kenneth) Starks of Fort Collins, CO, and Audra (Glenn) Johnson of Merrillville, IN; uncles, Noah Atterson (Claudette) Spann, Jr., Sanford W. Spann, Sr., and Kirkston Dereck Spann I, all of East Chicago; and aunts, Mary (James) Brokemond of East Chicago, and Elizabeth Butts of Gary; cousins, Dwayne, Darren, Tyrone, James II, Kevin (Vernita), Gregory (Thaenocia), Bridgette, Marla, Sanford, Jr., Montel, Sr., (LaGuna), Angel, Corey, Noah Yusef, Brandon, Tiffany, Kirkston, II, Vanesha, Abraham Dwayne, Abraham Dwoyne, Antonio Deon, Arcella (Joseph), Angela (Clarence), David (Nicole), Devin, DeKyndra, Jazmyn, Dorian, Shanna, Julian, Nicholas, Aleah, Shamona, Jeffrey, Vaneena, Myles, Amare, Jamoni, Sabriy, Gianni, Montel Jr., Donte and Miya, Adreinne and Aniyah; three great aunts, Annie (Ulysses) Rivers of Las Vegas, NV, Mary Strong of Chicago, IL and Mandy Spencer of Gary; three great uncles, Deacon Major Smith and Tommie (Rachel) Lowe, both of East Chicago, Bossie (Frances) Lowe of Upper Marlboro, MD; and a host of other relatives and friends. Leroy was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Butts, Sr., grandparents, Noah A. and Emma B. Spann, Sr., and Cecil and Pinkie Butts, aunt, Vanessa K. Spann-Cook and uncles, James Herbert Spann and Cedric Spann. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Antioch Baptist Church, 3902-06 Alexander Avenue, East Chicago, IN.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2005.

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Dawn Oliver

September 9, 2005

My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Leroy Butts. For God has added another rose to his garden. May God keep you and continue to bless you is my prayer.

LOVETTA AND MICHELLE

September 7, 2005

TO THE SPANN AND BUTTS FAMILIES,



OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY YOU EXPERIENCE THE STRENGTH, PEACE AND COMFORT WHICH ONLY GOD PROVIDES.



BLESS YOU. LOVE YOU.



MICHELLE AND LOVETTA & KIDS

GARY, IN

M R

September 7, 2005

My Prayers are with the spann and butts Family know got is always carrying you in your most troubled times.



thinking of you

April Brown

September 6, 2005

To: The Butts/Spann Family:



I was saddened when I received word of Leroy's passing. It's not often that you meet someone as loving and giving as Leroy. However, my heart is glad because I know that Leroy is in the arms of God. May the spirit of God continue to comfort your hearts. I along with my family will keep you in our prayers. Be encouraged in the Lord.

Richard Randolph Jr

September 3, 2005

This is indeed a sad time in the lives who knew Leroy, He was a down to earth good person and he was a good friend of mine as well as others, But according to the word of God, This is really a time of joy, Leroy will definitely be missed. Sleep well my brother and will see you in the kingdom of Heaven. All family and friends are in my prayers. God Bless



Randolph Richard L Jr.

Ian Avington

September 2, 2005

To the Butts/Span Family:



While it has been many years since I have seen most of you. I pray that you find peace in knowing that Leroy is in a better place. May the Lord be with and guide you doing this time of bereavement.



Lots of Love from the Avington's Willisam's and Battle family

Doris Hill-Greenlaw

September 2, 2005

To the Butts Family,



May God comfort and keep you in his loving arms of protection during this difficult time. My family and I will keep you in our prayers.

Grace Denham-Carter

September 1, 2005

Leroy was a person that had you always laughing.Great person to know. May God Bless the family and give you the strength that you need to go on.Always in our prays.

Grace Denham and Family

Kevin & LaRia Prince

September 1, 2005

To the Butts and Spann family, our prayers are with you during this time. Praying that God will grace you with peace and comfort during this time and in the future. Earth hath no sorrow that heaven can not and won't heal.

Jackie Jennings

September 1, 2005

To the family of LeRoy,

He was a very nice & friendly person, and I will miss him.

I am a passenger of the East Chicago Transit.

Jennifer Myles

September 1, 2005

To the Butts Family,



May God comfort and keep you in his loving arms of protection during this difficult time. My family and I will keep you in our prayers.

sandra jefferson-bostic

September 1, 2005

to the family of leroy. you all have my deepest symponthy. my prayers are with you all.

KRISTAL MARKS

August 31, 2005

To: The Butts family.



I will remember Leroy by the smiles and laughter he shared with me throughout his life. He will truly be missed. Remain prayerful and keep trusting in God to supply you with the strength needed during this period.

James & Julia Doyle

August 31, 2005

To the Butts & Spann Family

so very sorry for the lost of your love one. May God strenthen your faith and your love to continue on.

Bless you all.



with love

FRED GOODMAN

August 31, 2005

ToThe Butts Family:

May GOD bless you in your time of loss. Leroy was definately a friend of mine! We grew up, lived, wished, and dreamed together of a better life! Well my friend, i guess i will see you in the Rapture with our Heavenly Father! Psl. 46, my family and I will continue to keep your family in our prayers!

Gitana Carmella Blake Scott

August 31, 2005

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. God will see you through this tough time. Always remember he will never put more on you than you can bear.I hope you remember me We all grew up in the New Addition.The Blake family we all have grown up now but we are still family. I will keep you all in my prayers and may God continue to bless you as always

Mildreen Thomas

August 31, 2005

Mrs. Brenda Spann & Family,

May God continue be with you in your time of sorrow. May you also fine peace of mind, knowing that Leroy's in a much better place and at peace now. God Bless You and Your Family.

INEZ Ewing

August 31, 2005

To The Family of Leroy Butts:

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rev. Benny Williams

August 31, 2005

Condolence to the Brenda and family in the passing of your son Leroy.We are praying for your strength in the Lord.

Benny & Willa

James (Angela) Butts

August 31, 2005

To Ms. Brenda, Randy (Allison), Keith, my prayers are with you all. May God continue to bless the Butts' family. I pray for all of us to have strength and that God gives the understanding. I pray that we continue to remember and cherish Roy's past and how great of a person he was and that we continue to pray for each other and communicate more with each other, for we do not know when our last day may be. I love you all and miss you all.. Your brother.

Gloria Rancifer

August 31, 2005

To the Butts Family:



May God continued to Bless and keep each of you in your hour of bereavement.

Patricia Hawkins

August 31, 2005

31st of August 2005





Hi

Your family is in my prays.Keep close!Mr. Leroy, were

a nice person,and a nice person

dealing with people in publicHe'll

be missed.A passenger of East Chicago Transit.

Kathy Mitchell

August 31, 2005

To Brenda, Randy, Keith and all of Leroy's family, my prayer is that God continues to give you grace and strength to stand amidst this storm.

Monique

August 31, 2005

He was a wonderful person and he will be missed.

Jacquetta Mitchell

August 31, 2005

To Mrs. Brenda, Keith, Randy and the entire family of Leroy......

Remember...God is still Awesome!! Trust in HIM, and lean not to your own understanding. Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1) We share this moment with you in heart, as Leroy was a beautiful spirit, who always greated us kindly. Through Christ all things old are made anew. Your memories shall be comfort.

Curtis and Jacquetta Mitchell

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