Born on July 23, 1998 in Mansfield, Ohio, David was extraordinary, generous and full of enthusiasm. He was a Mansfield Senior High School graduate of the class of 2017. He was a Girl Dad or “Daddy Lion” who embraced having girls and loved his girls with every ounce of his being. He was the protector and always made sure his family felt safe. A strong person with a huge heart, David was a gentle giant and one of a kind. He was full of spirit and enjoyed being in charge, “the boss”, of every situation.
He had an ear for music enjoying all genres. An amazing swimmer, David was always showing out doing back flips. He enjoyed motorcycles, four wheelers and his dogs. He was a fearless, loyal friend who enjoyed hanging out and sharing time with his friends. He lived life to the fullest and appreciated every minute.
Those David leaves behind to cherish his memory are his wife whom he married in October of 2021, Anbria (Murnahan) Gibson; his precious daughters, Aniya, Aria, and Azara Gibson; his mother, Samantha Gibson; special father, Derrick Butler; his siblings, Kandice Butler, Cameron Butler, Brianne Butler, Alicia (Bryce Hudson) Butler, and Anthony (Taylor Fulwylie) Boozer; maternal grandmother, Roxann Gibson; his close cousins whom David especially enjoyed time spent with, Roger “Boyze” Schlupp III, Alyssa Hughes, Aaron Hughes, and Christian Green; many aunts, uncles, and other relatives; special aunts, Brittany Gibson and Tammy Butler; great uncles, Harold (Barbara) Gibson, Roger Schlupp II, and Randy (Laura) Schlupp; great-aunts, Tammy Francis and Dianna Sheeks; and special friends, Brier Thompson, Abel Parence, Kane Parence, Jonathan Spears, Hayden Salyers, Hayley Robertson, and Bakari Young.
He was preceded in death by his father whom he shared a birthday and held a special bond with, Rick “Pops” Gibson; maternal great-grandparents, Judy (Dave) Bosworth and Roger Schlupp; and paternal grandparents, Clinton (Marie) Gibson.
Services have been cancelled at this time.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the family.
