Glenn Edward Butler Sr.; 66; of Brooklyn; N.Y.; formerly of Belle Vernon; departed this life on Monday; Nov. 19; 2012. Born in Charleroi on Sept. 29; 1946; he was the son of the late Benjamin E. Butler Jr. and Christella Walker-Butler. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one sister; Sandra Hewitt; and one son; Glenn E. Butler Jr. Glenn attended the Belle Vernon school system until the 8th grade. He joined the Navy on Nov. 21; 1963 and served until Sept. 29; 1967. During this time he obtained his GED and later enrolled at New York University pursuing a degree in psychology. He moved to New York in 1969 and worked as a medical records supervisor in Bellevue Hospital for many years and was a security guard for Fordham University. In the 1970’s he gave his life to Jesus and dedicated his time to working in the prison ministry; men’s choir; Billy Roberts House of Hope (for alcohol and addiction) and he was a faithful member of the men’s Sunday school class. Glenn preached and sang in many different churches in the New York area. He was a lover of music and enjoyed lifting his voice to God in song. He was a man who received pleasure by helping others financially; socially; educationally; physically and emotionally. He leaves to cherish his memory; two brothers; Benjamin (Bernice) Butler Sr. of Braddock and Michael Butler of Belle Vernon; three sisters; Carla Snow of Pittsburgh; Rozalind Butler of Fayette City and Jacquelyn Butler of Belle Vernon; a special cousin; Harold Ware; a longtime friend; Velvor Rhone; and special friends; Ronald Bowers; Nair Vargas and Burnet Rembert; all of New York; his church family; the Soul Saving Station; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends will be received from 10 a. m. to noon Tuesday; Nov. 27; 2012; at Antioch Baptist Church; 945 Henry St.; Belle Vernon; followed by a Homegoing service with the Rev. Clifford Carter officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen; PA 15062; 724-684-6242.