Arquvis Butler by Jerry Madison Harrison

Life’s Reflections

Arquvis was born September 2, 1990, to April Fleming and Philander Butler in Memphis, Tennessee. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior.

He graced this world with his light and love for 34 years. He may no longer walk among us, but his spirit will forever remain in our hearts. Arquvis was an angel on earth. He was a devoted brother, father, cousin, and best friend. He was a radiant soul whose kindness, laughter, and indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Arquvis is a product of the Memphis City School system and graduated from Fairley High School. He was a reliable and positive worker with an excellent attitude at Home Depot. Arquvis was a huge fan of fishing. He loved spending time with his children’s family and friends.

God saw fit to call his angel home on July 25, 2025. Arquvis was preceded in death by his grandmother, Gladys Brown; grandfather, Andre Butler, Sr.; and aunt, Wendy Hildson Jeffries.

Arquris leaves to cherish his memories his three children, Kaiden, Kenton Butler and Rylee Taylor, his mother, April Fleming, father, Philander Butler, grandmother, Jerlena Butler, grandfather, George Brown, Sr., two sisters, Porsha Featherson and Nyesha Smith, seven brothers, Artavis Butler, Philander L. Butler, Philander Butler, Jr., Davion Featherson, Phil Darius Butler, Damarcus Butler, Trashawn Featherson, aunties, Toyota Brown, Felica Brown, Tara Grandberry, Jacqueline Johnson, Debra Kelly, Freddie Butler, uncles, George (Anita) Brown, Andre Butler, and a host of great aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends—a special friend, Brandi Ayers, and bonus son, Grant Ayers. His legacy is one of love, strength, faith, and resilience. Arquvis was a beacon of light in this world, and his impact will be felt for generations to come. While we grieve the loss of this soul, we take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace, forever in the arms of the Lord he loved deeply.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Psalms 23

Order of Celebration

Saturday, August 9, 2025 1:00 P.M. The Healing Center Full Gospel Church 3885 Tchulahoma Road • Memphis, Tennessee 38118

Rev. Terry Smith, Eulogist

Musical Prelude

Musical Selection.................................................................................................JoLynn Digas-Massey

Scripture Reading Old & New Testament.......................................................................................Michelle Johnson

Prayer............................................................................................................................Rev. Terry Smith

Expressions & Memories

Yolanda Jones

Tiarra Hildson

Jerika Hildson

Jackie Johnson

Slide Show Tribute

Words of Comfort..............................................................................................................Yolanda Jones

Musical Selection.................................................................................................JoLynn Digas-Massey

Acknowledgements..............................................................................................Dr. Foreeta Yarbrough

Eulogy............................................................................................................................Rev. Terry Smith

Recessional

My First Born

My first born son love like no other

A bond that was unbreakable

You brought light in my life

You change me, shaped me

You made me strong and bold

Each milestone you went through

A story in your eyes yet to unfold

You were my joy, my light, my heart

My love, my pride, my first born

My heart a vessel, shattered, cracked an torn in pieces

I find strength in knowing

You were my first born

My love for you my son will be forever

Climb in ever beat in every breath

Now rest my first born

Love Mom

Dear Son, Our Chain Has Broken

We little knew that evening that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly. In death we do the same. It broke my heart to lose you, you didn’t go alone, part of us went with you.The day God called you home, you left dad peaceful memories.Your love is still our guide, and through we can not see you, You always be at my side. Our family chain is broken and Dad will never be the same.

Love Dad

My Brother

Dear brother I never thought our tine here would end

Growing and bonding through life we became friends

Our bond a siblings was strong

In disbelief, my brother

Your presence on earth is gone

Your smile your eyes your will was strong

Your memory in us will forever live on He called you home it was your time to go Look over us until we meet again in heaven your memory will always glow. We love you brother forever and eternity.

Porsha - Nyesha

You were more than just my brother

You were my closest friend

I thought we’d walk this road for years, Not reach an early end. The laughs, the fights, the memories too. Are carved deep in my soul

Now I walk this path alone, But you still make me whole. I’ll carry you win all I do. My brother my forever my forever bond.

From Your Brothers

Dad,

I still can’t believe you’re gone. You were my protector, my teacher, my hero and I’ll always carry your love and strength in my heart.

I will never forget you, you will always be by my side. From the day that we met, I knew you were the BEST DAD EVER! You may be gone, but you’ll always be with me. Rest easy, Daddy! I’ll miss you forever.

Your BabyGirl

Loving Tributes

Our Special Nephew

Of all the gifts in life

However great or small

To have you as our nephew Was the greatest gift of all

In our hearts you’ll live forever because we throught the world of you

From Aunte

You left to soon without a goodbye But love like your will never die

In every beat, in every breath I carry you beyond your death No longer here but always nearMy big brother, my heart forever dear Being a dad was his greatest joy and he lived it fully.

Munchie

Baby,

Even in death, our love holds true. Never imagined doing life without you. You showed us a love so rare. Taking you away doesn’t seem fair. My husband, my soulmate, I’ll forever keep. Kiss our babies in heaven until we meet.

I love you forever past ever Arguvis

- Your Fiancé Brandi & Grant

Acknowledgements ~

When it seemed our load was hard to bear, we looked around and our family and friends were there with love, kind word spoken with smiling faces and hearts open. We the family of Arquvis “Pound” Butler, have been truly humbled by the mulitude of ways in which you have supported us during this most difficult time of bereavement. Please know that each act of kindness and your generosity will forever remain in our hearts.