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Francis Butler Obituary
BUTLER, FRANCIS EDWARD
Departed this life on Thursday, October 7, 2004. Francis is preceded in death by his son, Karl Butler. He is survived by his beloved wife, Alberta Butler of Washington, DC; daughter and son-in-law, Noel and Mira Shanks of Bowie, MD; devoted grandson, Che Coble of Wheaton, MD; one brother, Clayton Butler of Upper Marlboro, MD; two sisters, Marian Alexander of Columbia, MD and Barbara Butler of Washington, DC; nieces, Alicia Adams; Jackie Andrews, Michelle Calloway and a host of grand nieces, cousins, extended family and friends. On Thursday, October 14, 2004, visitation will be held at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, 4606-16th St., N.W. from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment Quantico National Cemetery. Arrangements by McGUIRE.
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Memories and Condolences
for Francis Butler
6 Entries
Veronica Benson
October 13, 2004
Dear Kai and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the loss of your dad. Hang-in there. With God's blessings, we persevere.
Jean Howie
October 13, 2004
Kai and Family:
I was sadden to hear about the loss of your father, Mr. Butler. May the joyful memories of times shared together help ease your sadness.
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time in your life. God bless each of you.
Kimberlyn Johnson
October 13, 2004
Kai and family, I send you my deepest sympathy on the lost of your father and loved one. "Always remember that whatever betide you, you are never alone for GOD is beside you". God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble. Psalms 46:1.
NATHANIEL M ADAMS JR
October 13, 2004
To Alberta and the Butler Family:
Please accept my deepest expression of sympathy on the loss of Francis . He was an Armstrong High School (Wash, DC) and Howard University Engineering School contemporary of mine. Also, we were fellow co-workers with the U.S. Navy Department. Additionally, during public school days, we lived fairly close to each other. May God wrap his arms around each of you.
Very respectfully,
Col. Nathaniel M Adams, Jr
Gloria Simpson
October 13, 2004
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Luong Tonthat
October 13, 2004
My condolence to Kai and Joel, and to the family.
Mr. Butler's life had been very admirable to me.
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