Darrell Butler
75, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 following a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Esther Butler, sons Christopher Butler and Bradford {Kristen} Butler, and grandson Brice. Sisters Debra Potts [David], Georgia Winchester, Brenda Richardson [Rusty] and many nephews, nieces and many friends.
He was born in Portageville, MO and moved to Saint Louis as a child. After graduating from McKinley High School in 1964 and later attended respiratory therapy school at Forest Park Community College. He honorably served in the Air Force then he worked as a pulmonary lab technician at Washington University for most of his career.
Darrell was a man of faith and served at both Lafayette Park Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Arnold. This service includes many roles including bible teacher, deacon, sunday school director, and royal ambassador leader. Additionally, he also led a cancer support group where he used his personal experiences to help others cope with illnesses. His interests included hotwheel collection and coin collecting. He also spent many hours watching birds and growing flowers around his home.
Services: Visitation at First Baptist Church of Arnold on Tuesday, February 15, from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Service on Wednesday, February 16 at First Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
God bless and watch over Darrell’s wife and family. And he”s sisters my cousins . May the Lord be with all of you and always on your hearts
Esther. I so sorry for the sudden loss of your dear Darrell. I am sure he received a tremendous welcome at heavens gate. Thinking of your family at this time
Peggy
So very sorry for your loss and sadness. Prayers for the Butler family.
So very sorry for your great loss of Darrell. Love and prayers for you Esther, Christopher and Brad. He was a wonderful Christian man and his kind & loving presence will be missed. ❤️✝️
So sorry for your loss Esther!
So sorry for your loss. Darrel was a very special person and a fine man.Larry and I will always remember all the good times at Lafayette Park. God be with you and your family. Due to Larry’s health problems we will not be able to pay our respects in person .
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love to Esther and the Butler family. You are all in our thoughts.
He was one of my best friends, brother inlaw and will be missed dearly. God will watch over him and you Esther . My prayers are with you god bless
Sorry for your loss Darrell was always so kind and thoughtful of others. Prayers for you all.
Best Uncle anyone could have asked for or has ever had. Honest and the most giving person ever! Will be Missed every day!
Esther and family, Just a note to tell you we love you and pray for your peace and comfort now and days to come. REV. 21:4…EVERY TEAR HE WILL WIPE DRY…
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all. May the peace of Christ be with you ❤️
Darrell was a dear friend and coworker with our Royal Ambassador boys ministry at First Baptist Arnold for several years. My condolences to Ester and the family. I know Darrell is in the presence of his Lord today. Praise God.
Esther and family I am so sorry to hear of Darrell’s passing. He was a very fine kind human being and so gentle. I know you’ll miss him something awlful the good memories will crowd out all the bad. May the lord keep you and the boys and my other sisters by a different mother I love them in his living arms while your all going thru this
So sorry for your loss. Becky and my thoughts are with your family.
Brad, sending prayers to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My deepest condolences on the loss of your father Brad. My family has you in our thoughts and prayers.
Esther and family,
We send you our love and prayers and pray the Lord wraps his arms around you all to comfort you. Darrell was a fine man who always shared his Christian values to all. Going to miss him!
Ron and Gaye Counts