Daniel Butts Jr. earned his angel wings on Wednesday, August 26th, 2020 at 11:11 PM from a heart attack after his brave battle with cancer.  He was born September 30, 1942 and w ould have celebrated his 78 ^th Birthday. He was just shy of 50 years being married to Evelyn Butts and their deep love for each other stood the test of time ❤ He was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico to Merchant Marine, Daniel Butts and Maria Latorre Butts.  He grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he went to Automotive High School and was involved in swimming, baseball and Life Scouts, Boy Scouts of America. He was a Proud Veteran who served in the Army during the Vietnam War and served many years as a Merchant Marine. He was well traveled and been to faraway lands in Europe, South America, Africa & Asia. Later he became a Maintenance Mechanic and worked for the NYC Transit Authority. He was a self-taught musician, playing a variety of instruments…timbales, congas, bass guitar & piano. Daniel Butts (aka Danny) was a true gentleman, seeker of knowledge and would devour books especially history and science fiction. He was a self-confessed Trekkie…loved Star Trek and all things Superheroes. He loved fishing and being by the sea…that was where his home was, and he longed to be near the ocean. But his greatest love was his family. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Butts; daughter, Stefanie Tsompanidis and son in law, Bill Tsompanidis, with grandchildren, Vangeli, Eva, & Alexander Tsompanidis; son, Daniel Anthony Butts with grandchildren, Elijah & Joseph Butts; sister Anna Benitez and her children: Dino Espejo, Laura Espejo & Ricardo Rodriquez with many grand nieces and nephews. We love you. Memory Eternal.  Dios te bendiga!

Daniel Butts will have a military burial at the Cape Canaveral National Veteran Cemetery in Mims, Florida.  Date to be determined.