Drew was 52 years when he left his earthly body bound for Glory on Friday 13, 2015 after a 18 month battle with malignant metastatic melanoma. He was predeceased in death by his parents Charles and Carolyn Butler of Ocoee. Born in Orlando, He lived most of his life in Ocoee. He was an avid fisherman and loved golf. He was an outstanding baseball player. He always said some of the best times of his life were spent on the baseball field. His 1979 year of Warrior Varsity Baseball were very special times with special people that were in his heart always. His love of the game eventually led him to coaching Little League, where he helped shape countless young lives. Just being outdoors made him happy. He never met a stranger and had one of the kindest hearts around. His battle with melanoma fortified his faith and his desire was that his journey be an education and encouragement to others about the dangers of skin cancer.
Drew is survived by his loving wife of 24 years Julie Jackson Butler, two children, Jackson Kendall and Justin Carter, sister Kim( Frank) Morris, brothers Davy (Lisa) Butler and Kevin (Joanna) Butler, life long friend Jeff Whitehead, adoring in-laws Joyce and Larry McWilliams, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many nieces and nephews, including Kelton Butler, who was one of his favorite fishing buddies. Visitation is set for Friday February 20, 2015 form 6 pm-9pm with a Memorial Service on Saturday February 21 at 11 am. Both will take place at First United Methodist Church in Winter Garden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Drew's honor to either the Ocoee High School Drama Troupe #6863, 1925 Ocoee Crown Point Parkway, Ocoee, Fl. 34761 or the Jimmy Crabtree Cancer Fund, checks made out to First United Methodist Church and designated JCCF, 125 N Lakeview Ave. Winter Garden,FL. 34787 Please visit www.AimatMelanoma.org to learn more about Melannoma.