Darrell Brian Butler

Darrell Brian Butler, 39, departed the earth unexpectedly on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Darrell was born in Akron, Ohio on February 14, 1983 to Darrell and Shirley Ann Butler and was a lifelong area resident. Darrell played football for Buchtel High School and graduated in 2001, and joined and retired from the Navy. Afterwards, he graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor of Science. He was celebrating 2 years of sobriety. Darrell especially liked his cats, Benji Bob and Ladi Rose. He liked sports and his favorite team was the Browns. Darrell was a proud husband, father, son and so much more to so many. His heart was so great and he had a generous soul, always helping others in need. He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded death by his mother Shirley; and his sister Tomisha Gilcreast. He is survived by his wife & Best Friend Scianna Brown-Butler; daughter Daeshaunna Butler; son Deamonee Brown and his mother Paullette (Rickey) Smith; father Darrell W. Butler (Jeanie); best friend Cameron Collins; niece Chianne Crisp; sister-in-law Ashley Brown; brother-in-law Pares Davis; nephew Emil Jackson; Uncles: Herman (Tina) Oden, Stevie Oden, Selby (Cassie) McGowan, Felix (Debbie) McKnight; Aunts: Dianne (Robert) Campbell, Hollie (Lindsey) Latson, Valerie (Eric) Hodoh; special Aunt Beddie McGowan; special Cousin Lanitra Murray; and a host of other Uncles, Aunts, cousins and loved ones.

Friends may call on Saturday, January 14 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM at the Anthony Funeral Homes, Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S Main St in Akron, where a celebration of life service will be held at 12Noon. Condolences may be made to the family, care of Anthony Funeral Homes. "Goodnight. Love You. Peace."