Rick is my nephew, my brother Bobby Sordens Son. His mother is Karen Louise Nelson, my best childhood friend.  Rick got to know our side of the Family just a few years before his death.  He just clicked with us. Crazy, a dancing fool, singer, etc . I asked him to be in charge of our Family Reunions that we'd had for over 35 years founded by his Dad.  He was excited about that ...arriving early & choosing our camping spot ..I sure loved him & miss him so much.  Gone way too soon..Ricks Grandpa died at age 54 of a Stroke & that's what killed Rick too.  R.I P. Sweet nephew. I love you...Aunt Carol Sorden Watson

I first met Rick in the mid 1980's... he was into racing even back then.  Over the years we hung out every now and then.  Most recently, were annual Halloween Parties.  It was always great to see him, his SMILE was always so friendly and he always had a hug for everyone!    He is truly one who never met a stranger.

" From the standpoint of eternity, there is hardly any difference between a “long” and a “short” life. Therefore, it’s not whether one’s life is long or short, but how one lives that is important. It is what we accomplish, the degree to which we develop our state of life, the number of people we help become happy—that is what matters. "                                    ~ Ikeda

It says share a Favorite Memory ,
That would be impossible , because they were all favorites. 
You know how you have that one relative , that makes his presentation know when he enters a room, that was our Rick !
I have seen him @ his best, and I have seen him @ his worst, you could not tell the difference, because of that gorgeous smile &  great sence oh humor. 
Gonna miss you bud ! 

Rick you were my protector and hero and the best big brother ever. I was one of your biggest fans growing up in life and an amazing friend, my life will never be the same now that you're gone but I know you will still be watching over me and protecting me! I love you and miss you with all of my heart! Until we see each other again....

Love Sissy

Rick the day we reunited was one of the greatest blessings in my life! Growing up with you was some of the best times of my life because you taught me so much! How to drive and how to work on cars and you were the best big brother a guy could ask for I wish that we had more time...you were taken too soon and I want you to know that I will forever hold you in my heart!! I love you brother and you will forever be missed! 

Rick you were taken too soon and you leave us with such an empty space in our hearts! We know you are racing with the angels above and taking the. Checkered flag!! You will forever have a place in my heart and I will remember all of the memories that I have inside of the brother who meant the world to me!! Please save me a spot until we see each other again!!

You were and always will be a Dear Friend. My memory's are strong with all the Good time's our Family's shared.   Race hard and high my friend.  NY Strong . Until we meet again.

You were the light of so many lives. You were loved more than you ever knew. So incredibly sad that you had to leave us and yet looking forward to seeing that beautiful winning smile again someday. We love and miss you bud.

OBITUARY

Richard Vernon Butler

September 12, 1961 – February 22, 2018

East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery

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