Derrick Butler - Class of 1983
Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 15/Jan/2017 Derrick F. Butler "Moose" was born in Newburgh, New York on May 3, 1966. Derrick passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He attended Newburgh Free Academy, and worked at Newburgh Auto Auction for five years. Derrick was a fun loving guy with a Big Heart and free spirit. He had a way of making you burst into laughter and he could make the most serious of people lighten up and feel comfortable. His sense of humor was unmatched. He is survived by his sister, Rhonda L. Butler of Copperas Cove, TX and brother, Patrick M. Butler of Albany, NY; aunts, Amatullah Zaahir of Brooklyn, NY and Christina Roberson of Queens, NY; along with numerous cousins and many, many friends. Derrick is predeceased by his mother, Peggy R. Butler. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. Acknowledgements: We would like to express our sincere thanks for the love and support and other kind expressions during our time of bereavement. Mr. Butler will repose 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Church of God By Faith, 29 Bridge Street, Newburgh, NY. Funeral service at 6 p.m. at the church. Interment at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor, NY. Professional service entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Home, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, NY 12553. "Committed To Being The Very Best." Call us anytime 569-1233. - May 3, 1966 - January 11, 2017 (camera shy) |