Richard Alan Butler

Mr. Richard A. Butler, age 69, of Stuart, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at his home. He was born in Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania on January 28, 1955 to the late Regis Edward Butler and Ida Claar Butler. In addition to his parents, Mr. Butler was preceded in death by a grandson, Cordell Griffis; a brother, Toby Butler; a sister, Mitzi Norris; a family “sister”, Dee Cartwright; a son-in-law, Wayne Puritt; a brothers-in-law, Mike Yoder and Bill Watts; and a nephew, Terry Butler. Dad was a humble, giving and loving man who at times could be an ornery cuss. (Don’t worry, he always laughed at that). Dad was a hardworking man who loved to tinker. He was an animal lover, especially when it came to his dogs, Rootbeer, Lucky and Butch. Dad’s favorite thing was to farm and pick strawberries. That was when he was at his happiest. 

Mr. Butler is survived by his daughters, Audrey “Cissy” Butler and Robin Garlock, both of Stuart; his grandchildren, Lilieann Butler, Amber (Lance) Butler-Hagwood, Rosalie (Gary) Butler-Biggs, Parthenia (Tyler) Hall and Dustin Garlock; his great-grandchildren, Odyssey, Othello, Olympus and Oasis Hagwood, Rhyan “Little Rose” and Jocelyn Biggs, Zayden, Zaxton and Zyler Hall; brothers and sisters, Susan Saylor of Stoneville, North Carolina, Regina Butler, Regis “Buck” (Kim) Butler, all of Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, Judy (Richard) Saunders of Altoona, Pennsylvania, Kenneth “Bud” (Doris Ann) Butler of Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, Pam Decker-Yoder of Meshoppen, Pennsylvania and Kack Watts of Rockville, Maryland; a ton of loved nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Cindy Hinson.

 A graveside service for Mr. Butler will be held Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Alto-Reste Cemetery in Altoona, Pennsylvania with Steven Butler officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your local animal shelter or rescue center. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is handling the arrangements, and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.