Superhero Robert “Robby” Truman Butler II, 6, son of Robert Truman Butler and Amy Yerkovich of McHenry, Md., won his battle against cancer Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, at WVU Medicine — J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. He is now pain free and free to fly with the angels.
Along with his parents, Robby leaves behind his older brother Drew and younger sister Mia; his grandparents, Donna Knox, Andy Yerkovich, Delores Howell and Maggie Knox; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and many other people whose lives he touched in his time here.
Waiting for his arrival in Heaven were his little sister Savannah, grandfather Melvin Butler and grandmother Donna Yerkovich.
Robby was definitely a mommy’s boy, but his daddy was his best friend. His brother was his partner in crime. His smile could light up even the darkest of rooms. He had the prettiest blue eyes that would sparkle and mesmerize you.
He was a real-life superhero on earth who wanted to be just like Iron Man when he grew up. He was very affectionate and loved to hold hands and give hugs that were the warmest and sincerest hugs that anyone could ever feel.
Once you met Robby, you instantly fell in love with him. He had a love and zest for life that was incomparable. He was an old soul in a young body who appreciated everything he had, and everything he did not have.
During his illness, he never complained about what he was going through. Even though he hated going to the doctors, he knew they were just trying to take his pain away. So even with that, he smiled big and bright for the world to see — not to mention he got a lot of breakfast burritos which were among his favorite foods.
Friends may join the family to honor the wonderful life and the legacy left by Robby at Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 Holland Ave., Morgantown, Thursday, Dec. 17 from noon until 6 p.m. A private funeral service for his immediate family only will follow the visitation officiated by Pastor Dan Meadows. Guests will be required to wear face coverings, practice all social distancing guidelines and limit their visit with the family to 15 minutes or less.
If Robby had his way, he would never dress up, or wear socks and shoes. He wanted to be comfortable ALL THE TIME! So, everyone who comes to the funeral home is asked to not wear a suit or dress up, and just be comfortable and casual. In fact, if you have a Robby Strong T-shirt, or any superhero attire, you are highly encouraged to wear that.
While the funeral home is providing services to the family without cost, Robby’s family will still need support for various other expenses. Please consider contributing to them to offset those expenses through the funeral home’s website, www.smithfcc.com. There, click on Robby’s obituary page and the gold “support family” button.
Robby’s family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of WVU Medicine — J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital’s Oncology and PICU for the love, and tireless support shown to Robby and them. An incredibly special thank you is sent to Hayley Jones, a nurse in the PICU who spent countless hours on her nightshift holding Robby’s hand and watching superhero movies with him.
