Sheldon Laroy "Goldfish" Butler, Sr. Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Sheldon Laroy "Goldfish" Butler, Sr.

Graveside service for Sheldon Butler, 56, of Opelika, AL, will be at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Garden Hills Cemetery, 1218 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 36801, Reverend John Curry will officiate.

Mr. Butler, who passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL, was born December 11, 1963 in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing for Mr. Butler will be Monday, November 23, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Survivors include: wife, Gloria Bell of Tuskegee, AL; two children, Sheldon Butler, Jr. and Montavious Butler both of Tuskegee, AL; two sisters, Jada (Dwayne) Vinson of Auburn, AL and Geraldine (Joe) Tinsley of Opelika, AL; three brothers, Jasper “Jack” Shorter, Henry (Eloise) Shorter and Adrian (Lazonya) Butler all of Opelika, AL; mother-in-law, Jane Bell of Tuskegee, AL; father-in-law, Ulysses White of Tuskegee, AL; two sisters-in-law, Lakeasha (George) Babers of Fayetteville, NC and Norma Butler of Opelika, AL; two special nieces, Tiffany Oliver and Adrianna Butler both of Opelika, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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REST EASY PARTNER!!

Thanks everyone. Love his kids Sheldon Jr and Montavious Butler.

Sending my condolences to the family. Pam Spinks

You was never just a bother-in- law, you were more than that. You are my brother. Rest In Peace Sheldon, you will definitely be missed.
Love: Keasha

See you my life long friend thanks for being a real soldier to the brothers rest forever peace out

To the family of Sheldon Butler Sr,we are so sorry for the loss of your love one. May God provide,strength,comfort, understanding and acceptance in Jesus name.Doris Bell and Family

jada his sister share my love for my brother.And i will mis his smile on his face.Laugh and joke that he share with family. And mose of all kind heart willing too help anyone.

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