Richard Butler

Let the fun begin in Heaven, Richard has arrived. May his infectious laugh forever live. Butler, Richard Allen. Age 46 of Knoxville formally of Sauk Village IL and the Lake County IN. left this messed up world today Sunday January 22, 2017. He leaves behind his wife Deborah Eubanks to forever miss him and mourn his loss. Richard put life back in my soul and showed me how to live. He told me I could make it from here. He leaves his son Connor Butler, Crown Point IN. Daughter and Son-in-law Shannon Renee Dooley Riccardi and Justin, Demotte IN. and their son Madden, “The Spark in My Heart “per Richard. Daughter and Son-in-law Megan Dooley Lomeli and Sylvester of San Diego CA and their baby daughter due any day. Son Brandon Newcomb and Fiancée Erika Beeco of Knoxville and their baby son due May 23rd. Son and Daughter Kevin Newcomb and Heather Newcomb of Knoxville. Parents John and Linda Butler of Deltona FL. Sister and Brother-in-law Shawn Butler Meskens and John and their son J.J. of Orange City Fl. Mother-in-law “Mam-Maw” Juanita Eubanks, Knoxville. Brother-in-law David Eubanks and Wife Gail, Darrell Eubanks and wife Suzanne all of Knoxville and Dale Eubanks of Loudon TN, several nieces and nephews. Very Special Friends who have spent a lot of this past year with us and laughed and cried with us, Scott and Wendy Riccardi and daughter Jayden of Lake County, IN. Karen and Tyler Potoski, Beecher IL. Special family friend Sherri Lee. He was so blessed to have such a host of loving Aunts, Uncles and Cousins that have showed so much love for him in so many ways. A special Thank You to our very close friends “Our Tribe” who have loved us and helped us through his illness. Thank You to all of his friends, class mates and those who grew up with him, the memories you shared made him smile and laugh even through the pain. Thank You each and every one, especially Facebook friends and acquaintances who prayed and sent encouraging words. A Celebration of Life service with visitation to follow will be Monday January 23, 2017 at 6:00PM at Weaver Funeral Home.