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Portrait of Blake Charles Butler
In loving memory

Blake Charles Butler

April 18, 2008 – June 9, 2024
Lived 16 years
Hooker Cemetery · Hooker, Oklahoma
"Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come. For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die." Isaiah 57:1-2 💙LLB💙
Life story

Blake Butler, 16-year-old of Hooker, Oklahoma passed away unexpectedly on Sunday June 9, 2024, outside of Hooker.

Blake Charles Butler was born April 18, 2008, in Guymon, Oklahoma to Shanon and Erica (Goldsberry) Butler.

Blake had just completed his freshman year at Hooker High School. A Bulldog through and through, he loved athletics having played football, basketball, baseball, as well as competing in track and powerlifting. Blake also enjoyed playing Horny Toad Baseball and fishing and hunting with his family.

A member of the Wesleyan Church, Blake was proud of his faith and modeled for everyone the Christian characteristics of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and faithfulness.

Known for his incredible work ethic, positive attitude, and caring heart, Blake packed a lot of life into his 16 years. He loved his family and friends BIG and knew he was deeply loved by many.

Blake leaves behind his loving parents, Shanon and Erica Butler of Hooker, Oklahoma, his sister Sammi, and grandparents: Charlie and Debbie Butler of Hooker, and Larry and Gaye Lynn Balzer of Hooker, and Eric and Susie Goldsberry of Weatherford; aunts and uncles: Kerri Parker, Cristin Blosser and husband Scott, Angela Yarbrough, Keli Franks and husband Kody, Erin McHenry and husband Josh, Beth and husband Dave Harrison, Rex and wife Jessica Goldsberry. Cousins: Matt and Madi McMichael, Haylee, Jaxson, and Jordyn Parker, Jace and Maelee Blosser, Jacob, Kiera, Donavan, and Aaryka Yarbrough, Mable Franks, Jake McHenry, Jackson and Kallen Montgomery, Jake and Sydni Harrison, Jack, Brier, and Dwaine Goldsberry.

He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal great-grandparents: Harry and Charlotte Butler, Gene and Irene Brown, and Dwaine and Judy Goldsberry, as well as one aunt, Brenda Butler.

Blake also leaves behind his high school sweetheart, Taelor Barnes, along with countless friends, teammates, coaches, and an entire community who will all miss him greatly.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Roberts Brothers Funeral Home in Hooker, Oklahoma. The Butler family requests that all of Blake’s friends, teammates and coaches gather to spend time together from 7:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, at the Hooker Bulldog Football Field.

Interment will follow in Hooker Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, you can donate to Horny Toads Baseball or to the Blake’s Bulldogs LLB memorial fund at First National Bank of Hooker. #LastPlay

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The world Blake knew

Family milestones in gold, history for context

2008
Born April 18
2009
Blake was 1 when Michael Jackson died
2014
Blake was 6 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2015
Blake was 7 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2016
Blake was 8 when the Cubs won their first World Series since 1908
2019
Blake was 11 when the Disney+ streaming service launched
2022
Blake was 14 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2024
Passed away June 9, age 16
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Kerri Parker 119w

Cutie!!

Handsome guy! ❤️🥰

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Kerri Parker 119w

Our angels! ❤️😇

Can’t wait to sit on the beach with you guys!

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Kerri Parker 123w

Lots of wonderful memories!!

❤️❤️❤️

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❤️❤️

We love you Blake!! ❤️❤️

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Blakers ❤️

This is to help celebrate the life of Blake, and to keep his memory alive through pictures, videos, and kind words. Thank you all for coming to visit! LLB 💙

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