Alex David Pacoe

Alex David Pacoe, 17, of Butler passed away Tuesday.

Alex was born July 23, 1999, in Butler to Darrell R. Pacoe and Bridgette Hughes. He is survived by his mother, Bridgette Hughes; his father, Darrell Pacoe; his adoptive mother, Dorrie Pacoe; his sister, Madison Kelly; his brothers, Maddix Pacoe and Dennis (DJ) Wiles; his grandfather, David G. Pacoe; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Alex was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Marianne Pacoe; and his maternal grandmother, Cindie Hughes.

Alex was an active 11th-grader who spent much time with friends and enjoyed playing deck hockey, football, fishing, weight training or quad riding. He was a happy youngster with a great sense of humor.

Alex, who assisted on many of his father's construction or excavation jobs, was also motivated and ambitious. He ran his own lawn care and snow plow business. Alex also assisted his grandfather with “Colonel Pacoe's Kettle Korn.”

This faithful and attentive grandson will be sorely missed.

PACOE — Family and friends of Alex David Pacoe, who died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 250 N. Duffy Road, Butler, with the Rev. Bruce Gascoine, pastor of Christ Community United Methodist Church, officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Butler Township, 290 S. Duffy Road, Butler, in memo line write Deck Hockey, the Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Addiction, 165 Old Plank Road, Butler, PA 16002 or to a charity of your choice.Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.