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Donald Edward “Slow Train” Butler (March 2, 1949 – April 14, 2021)

Donald Edward "Slow Train" Butler

Visitation: Sunday, April 18, 2021
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Wake Service:ย  5:00 PM
Visitation Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida

Graveside Service Date: Monday, April 19, 2021
Graveside Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
5525 US-1
Mims, Florida

Obituary:

Donald Edward “Slow Train” Butler, 72, of Orlando, departed this life on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Donald, a lifelong resident of Orlando, was born on March 2, 1949 to the late Mattie Butler and Burgess Merritt. Donald served honorably in the US Army and was discharged in 1975. Professionally, he was employed in warehouse training. He enjoyed travelling, spending time with his family, and above all else, going fishing. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife, Valda S. Butler; daughters, Marquita Brown, Ayanna Butler, Niemah Butler; sons, Alonzo Burns, Dameon Brown; 5 grandchildren; 5 siblings; devoted friend, Jessie James Jenkins; and a host of other relatives and many friends.

The family will receive guests on Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 4PM until the wake services begin at 5PM, at the mortuary. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021, 11:00 AM at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 US-1, Mims with full military honors.

8 Comments

  • jackie Robinson Taylor Posted April 15, 2021 7:47 pm

    Don “Slow Train” Butler, you are apart of our family. You have fought a good fight, now take your rest.
    Jackie Robinson

  • Jacques Greenwood Posted April 16, 2021 12:47 pm

    Sending my thoughts and prayers for Godโ€™s comfort to family and friends of Mr. Don โ€œSlow Trainโ€ Butler. Rest well Mr. Don and we know that unforgettable smile is brightening rooms in Heaven.

  • Odera Williams Posted April 16, 2021 2:44 pm

    Sending our deepest Sympathy thoughts and Prayers to the Butler , Family, our friend and Jones High Classmate 1967 rest in the arms of the Lord Donald “Slow Train” Butler you will be missed.. Odera Kimmons Williams

  • Janette Acevedo Posted April 16, 2021 7:17 pm

    Sending my sincere condolences to the family.
    RIP Mr. Butler

  • Jack & Liz Smith Posted April 17, 2021 12:44 pm

    Our deepest condolences to his family, will truly be missed to all the lives he touched, Especially at Carter Tabernacle CME Church, ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ’

  • Kamisha L Hawkins and family Posted April 17, 2021 2:15 pm

    Sending our deepest condolences to you all

  • Mr.and mrs. HermanParramore Posted April 17, 2021 6:16 pm

    Donald, you made sure that my mother was able to see me in prison never missing a beat , I would look up and the two of you would show up.I was released after 40years but I was unable to see you , Iโ€™m blessed to have enjoyed your true friendship , I will always remember what you said when I thought I was having a hard time โ€œeverybody have problems not just youโ€ I love you a true friend RIP๐Ÿ™โค๏ธ

  • Elder & Mrs. Marion G. Rollerson Posted April 28, 2021 12:15 am

    Blessings To Valda & The Entire Butler Families
    We are praying for God to touch each of you as only He can๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ
    May you feel Godโ€™s presence as each of you navigate your time of sorrow๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

    We love each of you and we will continue to keep you lifted in prayer๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ God promised in His word that He would never. leave or forsake you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ Be encouraged and stand on Godโ€™s promises๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

    Luvโ€™n prayers,
    Elder & Mrs. Marion G. Rollerson
    The Blackshear Family

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