Tru was extremely sweet, loving and caring person who touched every person he came in contact with. He ran track, played basketball, and was extremely passionate about music. He had an old soul with a very bright, uplifting spirit.
Tru started attending church as a child and he was drawn to Minster James Edwards. Every time he would see Minster Edwards he would follow him around and ask a lot of questions and would not stop until he got his answers. His curiosity is why he was so intelligent.
Tru attended school in Richmond School District until 2020 when he moved to Virginia. He would've been graduating with the “Class of 2021” and celebrating his 18th birthday.
Tru’s Richmond, California peers says that he was the light of everyone’s life. He was very energetic, kind-hearted and would give the shirt off his back if needed. His Virginia peers and teachers say that although they just meet him he was well liked, made a huge presence and he truly made Bethel High School a better and more exciting place.
Tru’s family will remember him for his intelligence, his goofiness, his smile and his love... We’re going to miss those frequent phone calls just to say, “I Love you”.
Tru leaves to cherish his memories, his mother Marcella Lane, father Robert Butcher; his sisters & brothers: Dezarae Williams, Diamond Williams, Franchena Rosebud, Tatiana Butcher, Joshua Butcher, De Andre Butcher, Robert Butcher III, Lejon Butcher, Marquis Butcher, Jayden and Ryan Butcher, Darryl Lewis and Andre Berry. Grandmothers: LaJean Edwards Cox and Jackie Ridgle. One Aunt: Eva Butcher and four uncles: Taiwan Ridgle, Alex Williams, Marquieth Williams and Maurice Edwards. His T.T., Salimu. Five nieces and five nephews. Three very special cousins Tyronay Davis, Tyrone Ridgle and Ja’Khauri Armstrong, and a very large host of cousins, extended family and friends.
