Clarence Joseph Butler
October 18, 1956 ~ May 26, 2009
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis J. Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 31, 2009 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 3:00 PM.
Clarence “Kitten , Keetney” Joseph Butler, 52, of Fort Washington, MD and formerly of Bushwood, MD, died May 26, 2009 at his residence. Born October 18, 1956 in Chaptico, MD, he was the son of the late Arthur Aloysius and Grace H. Bowman Butler. He is survived by his son Aaron Butler of Capitol Heights, MD and his Godchild Jankette Somerville of Washington, DC as well as his siblings Aloysius “Wish” Butler of Great Mills, MD, Arthur Butler of Oxon Hill, MD, Ann Butler of Forestville, MD, Connie Willis of Woodbridge, VA and Grace Jones of Lexington Park, MD. He was preceded in death by his brother James Walter Butler. Clarence graduated from Chopticon High School, class of “1974” and was a bus driver for Metro in Arlington, VA. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 31, 2009 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Tyer, Terry Bowman, Paul Newman, Charles Butler, William Bowman and Maurice Butler. Honorary pallbearers will be his co-workers and family.
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“On behalf of Riverdale Baptist High School, we express our deepest sympathies to Aaron, Mrs. Butler and the family. Our love,prayers and support are with you as part of the RBS family. God’s peace be with you all.”
“Our deepest condolences and fervent prayers to the Butler family on the loss of your loved one. We pray that God’s peace and love will comfort you.”
“Family, Clarence will be missed by you and us his extended family. Clarence was such a friendly person with a joy that would light up the world when he was around. I will never forget the times Clarence would see me and stop his bus to pick me up in Virginia and bring me back to DC from training sessions. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you; Clarence will be missed but not forgotten. “
“We will truly miss our cousin’s friendly ways and welcoming smile. We love you, and you will be deeply missed. Please accept our condolences and prayers.”
“”Like a Brother, you will be missed, not forgotten” My heart to the family. God be our strength. “
“Clarence will be missed. He was such a nice guy. May he rest in peace.”
“Clarence my good friend and buddy, may you rest in peace. Always know that I hold a very special place in my heart for you. Until we meet again GOD BLESS.”
“Butler Family, please accept my condolences on the passing of Clarence. He will be missed.”
“Clarence will truly be miss our cousin’s friendly smile love you. “
“To the Butler family, I know you all will be strong & keep the faith, because I know you believe in the one whom sits highest..Yes, Mr C.B., will be missed and he has always kept that closeness with our family. To God be the Glory”
“Clarence, is like a brother to me. I lost a brother in 1979 and I have that same feeling now. Rest in peace my brother and friend, Jr.”
“My condolences to the family. Clarence will be truly missed. May God Bless you all, my prayers are with you.”
“We will miss you Clarence at the family gatherings…you were one of my favorite cousins….your smile was always welcomed. You never forgot who your family was….always called to make sure all was well. I will miss you and your laughter…love ya always cuz…”
“May you rest in peace Clarence ….you will be missed.”
“You will be missed my friend. My prayers are with your family and friends.”
“To the family, sorry for your loss. Clarence will be missed…..”My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken”….Psalm 62 vs 1-2”
“Clarence you will always be remembered as a very nice guy and close family friend. We will always remember the good times we shared with you. Our prayers and condolences go out to your family. “
“Bulter Family, please know that my prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please also accept my condolences on the passing of Clarence.”
“Butler Family on Behalf of my entire family please accept our deepest condolences and know that your loved one is home with his heavely father. May you take comfort and find peace in our Lord and Savior in your time of greif. For weeping endures for the night but joy will surely come in the morning. He will be missed by all those that knew him and loved him. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!”
“My condolences to the family. Clarence was truly a nice and fun guy to be around. It was a pleasure to have known him. May God bring you comfort during this difficult time.”
“Clarence my friend you will be truly missed. I saw you last at Capt Sams. I will never forget you. May you RIP. CU1Day”
“Tris and Aaron, I am so sorry to have heard about the passing of my best friend. My Prayers are with you both and all of the Butler family.”
“To the Butler family, there will never be another Clarence Butler. I am greatful to have had Clarence in my life. I enjoyed our talks, and we all know Clarence could talk. May God continue to watch over each of his loved ones, that’s how Clarence would have wanted it. “
“MY VERY BEST REGARDS TO THE BUTLER FAMILY.”
“Clarence you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss you always. May you rest in peace.”
“My prayers are with you and your entire family during this time and always. Just remember we are weak GOD is our strength…trust and lean on him. May GOD continue to bless you.”
“Aaron and Mrs. Butler, you have my deepest sympathies. We are all praying for you! May God wrap you in His loving arms and give you peace as you go through this difficult time. “
“I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Butler. Aaron, you are in my prayers. I know that God will help you through this difficult loss. Mrs. Butler I am praying for you as well.”
“My sincere condolences to the family. Aaron and Patricia you are in my prayers”
“” Lil Brother Rest On. To the remaining Butler Family please except my condolence.”
“To the Butler Family, I know Clarence will be surely missed, but remember only that his earthly journey has ended. He awaits you in his heavenly home. May he rest in peace. “
“To the Butler family, Condolence and God’s continued blessing.”
“In the short time God put you in my life,it was a life time. I will miss you and never forget you, from the bottom of my heart, Love “Sailor” (Gwen).”
“Clarence, i see your smile and hear your laughter which i will always remember, i pray earnestly you have everlasting peace, much love – Renae”
“”Butler Family, My prayer’s are with and for each one of you. Stay strong the way Clarence would have wanted it.” “
“Wishing the Butler Family our condolences. Aaron we love you and wish you nothing but the best in life. “
“I have known the Butler family for many years and I know Clarence will be truly missed. You all have my deepest condolences. May God Bless You!”
“To Art and the Butler Family; We send our deepest sympthy.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. “The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.” Numbers 6:24-26″
“Aaron and Mrs. Butler, I am sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this time and always. I will continue to keep your family in prayer. “
“I have known the Butler family for many years and I know Clarence will be truly missed. You all have my deepest condolences. May God Bless You.”
“”Rest in Peace” GOD BLESS, We Love you.””
“”You’ll definetly be missed, rest in peace. Welcome Home… Love always, GOD BLESS,”
“Trish and Aaron, We love you both, look to hills from with cometh your help, your help cometh from the Lord whom made heaven and earth.”
“I do not know Clarence but was deeply touched by reading all of the condolences. I work with his cousin Barbara Easterling and would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the Butler family from the Lee and Kane family. “
“To the Butler Family, Please accept my condolences on the passing of Clarence. He was a loving friend since our High School days and I will miss him dearly. May God shine his light upon Clarence, for he was a good and honest man.”
“May you find comfort and peace knowing that Clarence is with his heavenly father and at peace. God’s continued blessing on the Butler Family.”
“To the Bulter Family, You have my deepest sympathy. Clarence “Rest in Peace”, God Bless You, I will miss your smile and hugs. I Love You”
“Clarence we will miss your laugh and smile. It was never a dull moment when you where around. It is so hard to believe you are gone. Please watch over us and help us find peace as you have found. Aaron I am sorry for your great loss. Love your cousin Missy.”