Harry "Butch" Lauderdale
1951-12-16 2016-05-13
Dec 16,1951-May 13, 2016 Lauderdale, Harry Akin Jr. 64, known by all as Butch, of Hoover went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2016. Butch was born on December 16, 1951 to Harry Akin Lauderdale and Frances Rains Lauderdale in Nashville, Tennessee. Butch is survived by his devoted wife of 30 years, Donna J. Lauderdale; his sister and brother-in-law Kathy Lauderdale Fitzpatrick and Raymond P. Fitzpatrick, Jr.; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Michael H. Johnson and Tandra K. Johnson; his nephews Raymond P. Fitzpatrick, III (Meredith) and Matthew C. Fitzpatrick; his nieces Susan F. Beard (Blake), Mollye E. Fitzpatrick, and Charlotte Ann Adams. Butch attended Berry High School, the University of Alabama, and served in the National Guard. He was an avid sports fan, but most of all he loved Alabama football and bass fishing. He enjoyed serving with local fishing clubs, as well as the BASS and FLW. Butch leaves behind many close friends and loved ones including his Chi Phi fraternity brothers, the Double Oak Bass club members and other fishing buddies, friends at Southland Tube Inc., and friends and colleagues from his real estate endeavors. A special word of thanks is offered for all of the prayers, loving support, and acts of kindness through this difficult time. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 2016, 4:00pm at the First Baptist Church of Hoover in the fellowship hall. First Baptist Church of Hoover 2025 Patton Chapel Road Hoover, AL 35216 -