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BUTTS, Dan Paul 63, of Palm Harbor, died June 17, 2013 from a tragic accident while cutting down a tree at his property. He was born in Walhalla, SC on May 13, 1950, the only child of Willis and Evelyn Butts. The family moved to St. Petersburg in 1957. Dan graduated Boca Ciega High School in 1968 and years later became a successful Allstate agent where he worked for more than 35 years. Dan married Cynthia Denise West in 1974 and they had four sons. Dan was a prominent member of the community and very active in coaching soccer and baseball in the Palm Harbor youth league. He enjoyed playing basketball, tennis, traveling, snow skiing, hunting, hiking, fishing and spending time with his family. Dan is survived by his mother, Evelyn; his four sons, Jason (Sabrina) Butts, Jeremy, Joshua (Kristin) Butts and Jonathan (Alyssa) Butts; grandchildren, Kate, Anna, Kallie, Alex, Riley and Kolton; and his longtime companion, Beverly Drew, her son, John (Eva) Drew, daughter, Jamie Drew and her grandchildren, Bailey and Liam. Services will be held on Sunday June 23rd at 2 pm at the Rheba Sutton White Chapel in downtown Palm Harbor, 1190 Georgia Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for the Greater Palm Harbor YMCA in his memory.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jun. 21, 2013.

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Chuck Haas

June 15, 2025

You are missed Dan

Cindy Norwood

June 15, 2022

I remember him fondly. He is missed by all that knew him. I thank God for his friendship.

Cynthia Norwood

June 16, 2021

RIP my friend. You are missed. Prayers for your families loss.

Shelby Harvey

July 9, 2013

Dear Evelyn,
I am so sorry that you lost your son. I knew you from Walhalla and from Tyrone Middle School and I was saddened to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to his family and friends. May God comfort you in your grief.

Sincerely, Shelby Harvey

Van Grubbs

June 27, 2013

Our prayers are with Evelyn and all the remaining family and friends. So sorry to hear of the tragedy.

Christina Day

June 26, 2013

Dan You were the BEST Landlord and have really helped my family. We can't believe you are gone. We Love You dearly. You Really saved us out of a bad situation. Thank You. You will Always be missed. Love, Christina & Sandy

Cynthia Norwood

June 26, 2013

He will be missed

Allen Childs

June 24, 2013

To Aunt Evelyn,Beverly,Cynthia,Jason,
Jeremy,Joshua,Jonathan and all the Butts Family,our deepest sympathy and
condolences on the sudden and tragic
passing of our cousin Dan.It is a great
loss to the family, friends and the
community of a very good man.We will
always hold him dear in our hearts and
remember his warm heart and that
incredible smile he always wore.We love
you all and we will miss him dearly.

Allen and Nancy

June 24, 2013

To Dan's family, I will always remember Dan as a loving and dedicated father and family man. I remember our side line musings as parents of soccer players. He will be remembered with fondness.
Ramon Carrion

April George and Danny King

June 24, 2013

Dear Jeremy, Family, and Friends, we are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

James and Marcia Moreno

June 24, 2013

Butts family
We are very sorry for your loss.

Patterson Family

June 24, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Butts Family and all those that love Dan.

Liesel and Dan Lunn

June 23, 2013

Dear Jason, Jeremy, Joshua, Jonathan, Beverly, Evelyn, and Family,
We are so sorry that your family has had to go through such a horrible tragedy. Your Dad was so proud of his boys and your accomplishments! He was also thoughtful and kind to us when he came to visit. He will be missed. We are praying for you and thinking of you during this difficult time. We're so sorry.
Sincerely,
Liesel, Dan, Hannah, Hailey, and Zach Lunn (Your cousins in FT.Inn, SC.)

Fred and Teresa Field

June 23, 2013

We are so sorry for your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

June 23, 2013

Heartfelt prayers go out to the entire family at this time of great loss. Although I only knew Dan on the tennis courts, his personal integrity and passion for life and those he loved was clear. His ever present smile will be missed. ~Beth Carlson

Jeff Cole

June 23, 2013

Dan was a great friend and my Allstate agent for a long time. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Carol Ionata

June 22, 2013

To the Butts family and all who loved Dan, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all being held in the hearts of those who care about you. May your precious memories help ease your pain and you find comfort in God and your faith.

George and Jean Matz

June 22, 2013

Dear Beverly, Jonathan, and Jaimie,
Dan's loss is shocking and heartbreaking. George and I will not forget the times we've had together - especially our time in Eagle Rock, PA. Dan was a good man who loved you a great deal. Through this stinging time of sorrow, I hope you focus on how God has always promised us not a pain-free life, but a life where He will give us strength through our pain and will always be with us. Little Liam didn't yet know Dan, but in time he will learn of Dan's goodness and love.

Of course our hearts go out to Dan's children and grandchildren, to his mother, and to Evelyn.

God bless you, my dear friend Beverly. To all he touched, he will not be forgotten.

Love,
Jean and George

Al & Roxanne Kowalski

June 22, 2013

Dear Cynthia,Sons,and family, our hearts are broken after hearing such tragic news. Al had the pleasure of seeing Dan just a few days prior and enjoyed conversation updating eachother on the family. Dan was a very special person in the life of Jeff, especially,and always a great friend to our family. He will be missed, but he will be remembered for all the good that he did through his coaching and friendship. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. If we can help in any way please reach out we are here for you

With our deepest sympathy, The Kowalski's, Al,Roxanne,Jeff, and Jason

Dale and Susan Emerick

June 21, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of Dan's family. Beverly we have fond memories of you and Dan from the summer we rented the Jimmy Buffet house in Key West together. Dan loved to fish and enjoyed it with a passion. A great human being of which there are too few. You are in our thoughts. God Bless.

Kathy Lanni

June 21, 2013

We at the Palm Harbor Barbershop are deeply sorry for your loss. Dan will always be remembered here with his bright smile and bringing his parents in with him for their haircuts and fun conversation. Our Prayers go out to all the family.

Raymond & Rochelle Pursifull

June 21, 2013

We would like to extend our heart felt sympathies to Evelyn, Cynthia, the Boy's, and Beverly.
I have such fond memories of Willis, Evelyn, ( I always called them Mr. & Mrs. Butts) and of course my childhood pal Dan Paul Butts. It was a blessing in my life to have grown up with Dan, he was always a good friend and in our adult life we stayed in touch as Dan was my Insurance Agent. I regret we did not see each other much as we both pursued our careers. It's a shame that it takes a horrible event like this that makes us realize how special childhood relationships truly are to us all. I can say that we knew each other like brothers, and I will miss him very much.
If I could just say to the family, I know Dan would not want to be forgotten, but he would never want to be mourned...He was a great man, and a loving father...I know you all will join me in fondly remembering a special person, Dan Paul Butts....

Michelle (Walker) Glandon

June 21, 2013

Praying for the family.

Michelle (Field) and David Fleeman

June 21, 2013

We are sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.

Chuck Haas

June 21, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief, your Dad was a wonderfull friend to me as we grew up in St.Petersburg. Chuck,Robin,Shannon Haas

Laura Schneider (Bishop)

June 21, 2013

Our family's heartfelt sympathies to you and your brothers, Jason. Your Dad, Dan, left a proud and honorable legacy with not only the work he did but with each you; his four successful, loving sons. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

June 21, 2013

To the Butts Family we are very sorry for your loss.
Frank and Pat Massaro

Marcia (Hulce) Weber

June 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

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