In Memory Of
Danny Cuzzart
1947
2017
Danny Cuzzart
February 17, 1947 — March 19, 2017
Danny "Butch" Cuzzart, 70, of Louisville and Lynch, KY died on Sunday, March 19, 2017, surrounded by love.
He was predeceased by his parents JC and Jacqueline Cuzzart; sisters, Phyllis Clark and Joyce Davis; and niece, Teresa Mason.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Marsha Gilliam Cuzzart; son, Sean Cuzzart; daughter, Melissa Petty; grandsons, Peyton Cuzzart, Benjamin, Devin, and Derrick Thompson; sister, Pat (Ben) Mason; best friend, John Foster; brothers-in-law, Gary (Dorie) Gilliam and Joe Bill Clark; mother-in-law Alma Gilliam; and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Butch graduated from Lynch High School in 1965, starring on the football team. The son of a coal miner, he volunteered for the United States Marine Corps at the age of 18. He was deployed to Vietnam in 1966 with 1st Battalion 9th Marines, which came to be known as "The Walking Dead." While on patrol, he stepped on an explosive device, losing both legs and an arm. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his sacrifice, and after a year of recovery at Philadelphia Naval Hospital returned home to Kentucky.
Despite this adversity, Butch never let it become an obstacle to working toward his dreams. A lover of learning, he went on to graduate from the University of Louisville, with a degree in Business Administration. He became the owner of B&S Printing in Louisville, and worked for the VA and DAV, helping other veterans receive the benefits they deserve. An avid sportsman, he was passionate about guns and riding his ATV through the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. He was a four-time participant in the National Veteran Wheelchair Games, where he won gold medals in Air Rifle and a silver medal in Swimming.
He was honored as the 1973 Louisville Disabled Veteran of the Year and was a Kentucky Colonel. He was recently honored by his beloved hometown of Lynch, KY in the Lynch Walk of Legends and the dedication of the Butch Cuzzart Bridge. Butch was a warrior, an American hero, and his determination and courage inspired all he encountered. He will be sorely missed.
Visitations will be held on Wednesday 3-8 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home in Middletown and on Friday 3-7 PM at Cumberland Pentecostal Church in Cumberland, KY. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 11 AM at Cumberland Pentecostal Church, with burial following at Gilliam Family Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cumberland Pentecostal Church and the Wounded Warrior Project.
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He was predeceased by his parents JC and Jacqueline Cuzzart; sisters, Phyllis Clark and Joyce Davis; and niece, Teresa Mason.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Marsha Gilliam Cuzzart; son, Sean Cuzzart; daughter, Melissa Petty; grandsons, Peyton Cuzzart, Benjamin, Devin, and Derrick Thompson; sister, Pat (Ben) Mason; best friend, John Foster; brothers-in-law, Gary (Dorie) Gilliam and Joe Bill Clark; mother-in-law Alma Gilliam; and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Butch graduated from Lynch High School in 1965, starring on the football team. The son of a coal miner, he volunteered for the United States Marine Corps at the age of 18. He was deployed to Vietnam in 1966 with 1st Battalion 9th Marines, which came to be known as "The Walking Dead." While on patrol, he stepped on an explosive device, losing both legs and an arm. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his sacrifice, and after a year of recovery at Philadelphia Naval Hospital returned home to Kentucky.
Despite this adversity, Butch never let it become an obstacle to working toward his dreams. A lover of learning, he went on to graduate from the University of Louisville, with a degree in Business Administration. He became the owner of B&S Printing in Louisville, and worked for the VA and DAV, helping other veterans receive the benefits they deserve. An avid sportsman, he was passionate about guns and riding his ATV through the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. He was a four-time participant in the National Veteran Wheelchair Games, where he won gold medals in Air Rifle and a silver medal in Swimming.
He was honored as the 1973 Louisville Disabled Veteran of the Year and was a Kentucky Colonel. He was recently honored by his beloved hometown of Lynch, KY in the Lynch Walk of Legends and the dedication of the Butch Cuzzart Bridge. Butch was a warrior, an American hero, and his determination and courage inspired all he encountered. He will be sorely missed.
Visitations will be held on Wednesday 3-8 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home in Middletown and on Friday 3-7 PM at Cumberland Pentecostal Church in Cumberland, KY. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 11 AM at Cumberland Pentecostal Church, with burial following at Gilliam Family Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cumberland Pentecostal Church and the Wounded Warrior Project.
To leave a special message for the family, please select the "Share Memories" tab above.
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Wednesday, March 22, 2017
3:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Friday, March 24, 2017
3:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Saturday, March 25, 2017
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
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