Visitation: Sunday, April 18, 2021
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Wake Service: 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.
Don “Slow Train” Butler, you are apart of our family. You have fought a good fight, now take your rest.
Jackie Robinson
Sending my thoughts and prayers for God’s comfort to family and friends of Mr. Don “Slow Train” Butler. Rest well Mr. Don and we know that unforgettable smile is brightening rooms in Heaven.
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
Sending my sincere condolences to the family.
RIP Mr. Butler
Our deepest condolences to his family, will truly be missed to all the lives he touched, Especially at Carter Tabernacle CME Church, 🙏🏽🙏🏽💝
Sending our deepest condolences to you all
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 , I’m blessed to have enjoyed your true friendship , I will always remember what you said when I thought I was having a hard time “everybody have problems not just you” I love you a true friend RIP🙏❤️
Blessings To Valda & The Entire Butler Families
We are praying for God to touch each of you as only He can🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
May you feel God’s presence as each of you navigate your time of sorrow🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
We love each of you and we will continue to keep you lifted in prayer🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 God promised in His word that He would never. leave or forsake you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Be encouraged and stand on God’s promises🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Luv’n prayers,
Elder & Mrs. Marion G. Rollerson
The Blackshear Family