Obituary of Frank Oliver Butler

Frank Oliver (Butch) Butler, 59 of 187 Central Ave. Cortland NY, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Syracuse VA Hospital. Born on 12/25/51 in Ithaca, NY to Terry and Iva (Dailey) Butler. Until becoming ill, Butch had worked at George Jr. Republic. Butch and his wife owned and operated Krush Entertainment (DJ/Karaoke). Survivors include his loving family, his wife Christine Drake (Butler), mother Iva (Dailey) Little, his children, Tammy Butler, Frank (Robin) Butler, Connie (Michael) Skipper, Colleen Butler, joshua (Lindsay) Butler, Jonathan (Trista) Butler, Rachel Butler, step-son William Bailey, and his little darling at home 2 ½ year old Angelina Cunningham. Siblings, Terry Leah (Donald) Henry, Keith Butler, Tina (Brian) Fuller, Sherry (Debbie) Livingston, Robin (Lynn) Baggett, Tom Butler (Kristi), Tim Butler (Debbie), Rhett (Dava) Butler, Patricia Butler. Brother and sister in laws, Frank (Marie) Maguire, Ed (Cheryl) Drake, Durcy (Milton) DeGraw, Barbara Russell, Betty Jo (Wayne) Watson, step-mom, Sherry Butler, mother in law JoAnn Drake-Shepardson, several grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins and one great grandchild. Predeceased by his father, Terry Butler and step father, Kenneth Little, step brother Kenneth Little, Jr and step sister Kathy Jones. Calling hours: Wright €“Beard Funeral home, Thursday, 4/28, 1-2pm with funeral services immediately following. To offer condolences online visit, www.wright-beard.com To all of Butch's family, we offer our prayers and Sympathy. May God strengthen you all with his everlasting love. He touched so many lives, and will be remembered by all who knew him. Peace be with you all. Nancy & Peter Morgan Thinking of you and your family - you are in my prayers. Sue Teeter CHRIS, I HAVE BEEN ON VACATION AND A PATIENT TOLD ME ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND TODAY. I WAS SHOCKED. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.SINCERELY, MARY ELLEN CONVERSE. I am so sorry about your loss. I used to play card woith Iva and I was so hurt over all this. I know what you are going through as i loss my 26 yr old son on jan 21 2010. if i can be of help please let me know but i am praying for all of you. Terry Sands Chris, I am so sorry I wasn't able to make it to the calling hours. You and Butch were such invaluable supporters of the Teen Center. I don't know what we would have done without you. He had such a way with people, especially the kids. He was a special man and will be dearly missed. Please know you are in our thoughts. - Susan, Frank and Abigail Williams