Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Richard Wheeler and Milton Butts members of East Suffolk High's class of 1960 passed away this month

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Richard Wheeler and Milton Butts

Richard will always be remembered for his outstanding play as a point guard for the 1960 East Suffolk High, district winning, basketball team.   He was a three year basketball letter man. Also, he was a good actor. He played a leading role in East Suffolk High's production of "Mary Lou".

Richard could also sing.           Richard and Daisy in high school play in senior year


As a child, Richard always had a happy face.

Richard served in the military.

He died on June 11th and his funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 17, 2015.
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Milton will always be remembered for his generosity and concern for others. 

He died on Thursday, June 25, 2015. 

We spent a lot of time together in D.C. in the mid-sixties, along with other Suffolk immigrants to the city.  Milton was able to give us some insight on how to survive in a big city.

In high school,  we were in the same homeroom and lived in the same neighborhood. Milton participated in our sandlot sport activities.

He enjoyed sports.

Funeral service will be held for Milton on July 3, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul RZUA Church in Suffolk, VA.  The church is located at the intersection of Spruce St and Lewis Avenue.

I extend my condolences to the families of Richard and Milton.

More information on the lives of Richard and Milton can be found in the Suffolk News Herald.


      Copyright 2015. Grady E. Bryant, Sr.


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