James Aloysius "Jamie" Butler, Jr., 36 of Great Mills, Maryland, died April 23, 2009 at Prince George's Shock Trauma Center.

Born June 5, 1972 in Leonardtown, Maryland, Jamie was the beloved son of James Aloysius Butler, Sr. and Patricia Louise Butler.

He obtained his education through the St. Mary's County Public School System. After his education, Jamie held various jobs and traveled to numerous locations.

Jamie enjoyed playing basketball, listening to his go-go, fishing, helping others no matter how big or small the task was and being with family as well as friends; especially his nieces and nephews. He greeted each and everyone with a smile, hug or handshake.

He is survived by his daughter, Alajiah Destiny Butler, sister Tamika Mason (Cory) of Frederick, Maryland, brothers William (Willy), Pierre (Buck) and Travis (T.T.) Butler, all of Great Mills, Maryland, maternal grandmother; Mary Delia Maddox, six nieces, two nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his sister Mary De Karla Butler, paternal grandparents William Henry Butler, Sr. and Mary Madeline Jordan Butler, maternal grandfather John Nathaniel Maddox, Sr., aunts Hilda (Sug) Herbert and Mary Agnes Butler, uncles Joseph (Joe Boy) Maddox, John (Drag) Butler, Robert Lee Jordan, James Paul Jordan, Thomas Edward Jordan and John Richard Jordan.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, from 9-10 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. with Father Jack Kennealy officiating. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. A Repast will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary's Church Hall.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.