Richard Earl Butler (a.k.a. Earl) departed this life on Friday, March 15, 2013 at his residence. He was a self-employed carpenter. Son of the late Olla Bell Butler and Walter Butler, Jr. Brother of Ernest, Dennis, Leonard, Rose, Juanita, Shirley, Teresa, Joan and the late Curtis Lee Butler (a.k.a. Bootleg). Companion and devoted friend of Linda White. Age 63 years. A native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Services at Davis Mortuary Service, 6820 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, LA on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the parlor. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery, Westwego, LA. Arrangements by DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, INC., 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA. To sign and view the guestbook go to www.davismortuaryservice.com