Theodore married his childhood sweetheart, Sharree Parks Butler.
To this union three sons were born, Delbert Tardale Butler, Derrick Tyrone Butler
and Eric Dewayne Butler.

He gave his life to Christ at an early age. Theodore attended Spencer Public Schools.
Throughout his life his empolyment included working for the City of Oklahoma City where
he worked several positions in sanitation, street and water departments and line maintenance.

Theodore's heart outweighed his objection and led him to help his family and others.
His greatest love was his family.

Theodore leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 49 years Sharree, sons; Delbert Sr. (Tunesha),
Derrick and Eric; grandchildren; Marquez, Kashala, Jalen, Delbert Jr., Derrick Jr., Eric Jr., Onhdrick,
Terina, TreVaughn, Aniyah, and Gabriel; great-grandsons; Derrick III and Tobias, the light of his
life; brother, Terry Butler; sister Eloise Runnels; aunt Shirlene Moore (Kansas City, KS); and a host
of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.