Charles Butcher, Sr.

Charles Wesley Butcher, Sr. was born on February 19, 1924, in Wisner, Louisiana to his parents, Titus Butcher and Angel Owens Butcher. He was eighth child of twenty children born in the family. He was blessed with eight brothers, Webster, Russell, Harold, Louis, John, Lynn, Titus, Jr., Lawrence and eleven sisters, Stazzie, Alice, Juanita, Maggie, Isaphena, Gladys, Clarice, Berteal, Geraldine, Arletha and Authoree. Growing up, Charles enjoyed sports and spending time with his siblings and friends. He received his formal education in Wisner where he attended the Wisner Colored School. On February 25, 1943, Charles enlisted in the United States Army. While serving his country, he was awarded an ATO Medal, EAMETO Medal, and a World War II Victory Medal. He served with honor and distinction and was honorably discharged at the rank of Tec 4. Charles was the proud father of three children, Charles, Jr., Angela and Earl. They shared many happy and precious moments together. Charles united in holy matrimony to the former Whitney Koonce. She remembers her husband as loving, devoted and hard working. He had the innate ability of making those around him feel welcome and as though they were the most important person in the world. They shared many happy and memorable moments together. Later his grandchildren were an additional source of joy and pride in his life. They too have many happy and memorable moments of time shared together. By profession, Charles was employed by the Keebler Company in their Maintenance Department. His coworkers and employers remember him as being hardworking, dependable and a man who performed his duties with excellence and precision. He retired after many years of faithful service. A man of faith and belief in the Lord, Charles has been a faithful member of Peoples Presbyterian Church for over 55 years. He has served his church and the Lord in many capacities. A crowning moment for Charles was being a part of the Church's Food Bank Ministry. It gave him great pride to be a part of a ministry that truly believed in lending a helping hand to others. He also shared a special closeness with his pastor, Reverend Ebenezer Yebuah. Charles was a fun loving man who enjoyed life and those encircled. In his free time, he could be found working in his garden and spending quality time with his family and friends. Charles was a charismatic man full of wisdom, knowledge, strength and courage. He was a man who gave love, showed love and knew he was loved. He wouldn't want tears because he is now in the arms of his Heavenly Father and with those who have preceded him in death. He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known this kind and wonderful man who is now at peace. To know Charles was to love him. Charles Wesley Butcher, Sr. departed this life to the embrace of the Lord on September 9, 2013, in his home in Denver, Colorado. Those left to cherish his memory and mourn his loss include his wife, Whitney S. Butcher, Denver; two sons, Charles W. Butcher, Jr., St. Croix, Virgin Island and Earl Butcher, Denver; one daughter, Angela (Thomas) Reed, Denver; one brother, Lawrence Butcher, Denver; six sisters, Isaphena Seals, Denver, Gladys Kemp, Denver, Authoree Wilson, Toledo, OH, Berteal Green, Baltimore, MD, Geraldine Spears, Slidell, LA and Arletha Butcher, Denver; 10 grandchildren and host of great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremations - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Visitation: 9/15/2013 at 12:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 9/16/2013 at 10:00 AM - People's Presbyterian Church - 2780 York St., Denver, CO
Cemetery: 9/16/2013 at 1:15:00 PM Staging Area C Fort Logan National Cemetery - Denver, CO