Levi Butler, Jr.

Levi Butler, Jr.
“Danny Boy”
February 4, 1953 – August 11, 2026

Levi Butler, Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as “Danny Boy,” was born on February 4, 1953, in Pineville, Louisiana, to the late Levi Butler, Sr. and Dorothy Norris Butler. After 73 years of life, Levi departed this earthly life on August 11, 2026.

Levi was a longtime resident of Alexandria, Louisiana. Throughout his working years, he was employed in the home construction industry as a roofer. He was known for working with his hands and providing for those he loved through years of hard work and dedication.

Levi was united in marriage to Wanda Dulaney Butler on February 1, 1972, in Alexandria, Louisiana. Their union spanned more than 52 years and became part of a family legacy filled with children, grandchildren, relatives, and many cherished memories.

Levi was preceded in death by his parents, Levi Butler, Sr. and Dorothy Butler; his sister, Norma Butler; his son, Marquis Butler; and a special friend, Barbara Freeman.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 52 years, Wanda Butler of Columbus, Ohio; his sons, Terrell Guidry and wife Monica of Columbus, Ohio, Jacoby Butler and wife Lavenia of Columbus, Ohio, and Jyrus Butler of Alexandria, Louisiana; his daughters, Azaria Freeman of New Orleans, Louisiana, Daffney Freeman of Alexandria, Louisiana, Karissa Butler of Alexandria, Louisiana, and Kissie Ann Butler of Oakdale, Louisiana.

He also leaves to cherish his memory ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; one brother, Ronnie Butler of Las Vegas, Nevada; four sisters, Pastor Jeannie Williams, Helen Madden, Dorothy Toney, and Hattie Toney, all of Alexandria, Louisiana; a special sister-in-law, Vivian Fulton of Alexandria, Louisiana; a special cousin, Annett Wood of Alexandria, Louisiana; a special niece who loved him dearly, Marilyn Faye Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and friends.

Levi’s earthly journey has come to an end, but the memories created throughout his life will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. His family will forever remember “Danny Boy” and the unique place he held within their family circle.