Rashawn Alton Butts

Celebration of Life for Ra’Shawn Alton Butts Sunrise June 4, 1998 - Sunset October 31, 2021 Ra’Shawn Alton Butts was born to Lisa J. Butts-Battle and Chiron Brown on June 4,, 1998. He was raised in a loving family with his stepfather Jerry Battle for whom he was simply his son. Ra’Shawn was an honor graduate of Indian River High School in Chesapeake and was acknowledged at his graduation for perfect attendance throughout his high school career. Ra’Shawn was always a diligent and valuable employee. He worked for years with Pizza Hut putting on long hours and dedicating himself to always improving. He quickly rose to the position of manager. He then moved on to work for Norfolk International Airport before accepting a position with Loomis Armored. To know Ra’Shawn was to know that infectious smile. He was often soft-spoken, kind and loved to laugh. Ra’Shawn shared a deep bond with his brothers, and no one could tell him what to do quite like his little sister. He loved to spend time gaming and was a computer whiz from a young age. On October 31, 2021, Ra’Shawn departed this earthly life. Left to mourn are his parents, Lisa Butts-Battle, A. Jerry Battle and Chiron Brown, Chesapeake, siblings Xavier Butts-Hawkins, Chesapeake, Corporal Trevon Butts, Fort Riley, Kansas and Anayia Battle, Chesapeake, niece, Malani Lee, Suffolk, grandparents, Eleanor Butts, Virginia Beach, Willie Alvoto Brown, Chesapeake, Willie (Paulette) Brown, Chesapeake, and Alphonsa and Theresa Battle, Chesapeake, uncle, James A. Butts, Jr. (Nakia) Midlothian, godparents, the late Phillip Foreman, Deborah Speller (James), Portsmouth, Deidre Lockhart (Chris), Alexandria, Phylicia Rich (Errol), New York and Robin Foreman-Wheeler (Kyle), Virginia Beach and a host of great aunts, great uncles, and cousins. Services will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6329 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23502 on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 1:30pm. Celebrate with us by wearing a touch of green, which was Ra’Shawn’s favorite color.