Levie Richard Butler

April 13, 2017

Levie Richard (Ricky) Butler passed away peacefully on April 9, 2017, surrounded by family. Ricky was born on March 12, 1951, and was a lifelong resident of Cantonment. Ricky graduated from J.M.Tate High School in 1969 and later served in the National Guard. Ricky retired from CSX Transportation in 2011 after 34 years of service as a machine operator. Ricky was an avid hunter and fisherman, but more than anything loved being a father and “Paw Paw”.

Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Ferrell and Virginia Butler.

He is survived by his wife, Jackie; his children, Brad Butler (Joli), Carrie Rice (Brad), Tiffany Ratchford, and Jennifer Bracken (Mike); grandchildren, Brayden Gunter (Jesse), Brooke Butler, Cade, Chase, and Coby Rice, Leighton and Audrey Ratchford, and Parker Bracken; siblings, Diane Garner, Donald Butler, and David Butler, along with many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to honor Ricky’s life was held Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.

The family would like to thank all of his lifelong friends for their friendship, love, prayers, and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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2 Responses to “Levie Richard Butler”

  1. Patricia Arnette Dees on April 23rd, 2017 1:49 pm

    A wonderful man, and friend, always ready to greet me with a hug and smile. It was my privilege to have known Ricky. If it were a day or years, he always greeted me when he saw me, with that beautiful grin of his and always with a hug. My body did not allow me to revere Ricky one last time here on Earth, I pray for the Lord to comfort family and friends who are now without this beautiful soul. My prayers are with you each. Aunt Patti

  2. 429SCJ on April 15th, 2017 6:19 am

    David I am sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. My condolences.

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