Shawn Christopher Butterfield
January 7, 1970 ~ March 21, 2025
Shawn Butterfield, 55, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 21st, 2025, with his wife by his side. Cremation has taken place per his wishes.
Shawn was born on January 7th, 1970 to Nancy O’Brien-Martin in San Pablo, California. Shawn lived a varied and unique life, with many ups & downs. He spent his early life living on “The Farm” in Tennessee, which was an off-the-grid community commune. His teens & 20’s were spent living the Miami lifestyle, having the time of his life; where he fondly spoke of memories about his “Cutler Ridge Crew”. He met his first wife, Andrea in Miami and they gave birth to his beloved daughter Taylor, who he always said “was the best thing he ever did.” His 30’s were a series of ups and downs that he managed to fight his way back from and in his 40’s he put his life back together in the tiny fishing village of Steinhatchee, FL where he met his current wife, Tammi. Over the years he wore many hats including; entrepreneur, chef, and a handyman—always finding joy in hard work and helping others. Shawn enjoyed spending time at the casino and buying scratch-offs to try his luck at winning it big. He also held a special place in his heart for his beloved pets, Pepper, Coco, and Pixie.
On November 8th, 2013, Shawn married the love of his life, Tammara "Tammi" Austin Butterfield. They were a pair of complete opposites but they managed to build a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.
Shawn is survived by his devoted wife, Tammi Butterfield; his daughter, Taylor (Natalie) Branch-Tighe; stepdaughters, Ashley (Steve) Weiss and Alicia Ferreira; and his adored grandchildren, Amber, Connor, and Cora. He also leaves behind his mother, Nancy; his step-father Nick Tighe; his siblings, Jonah (Dana) Tighe, Ben (Amanda) Tighe, Amelia (John) Tighe; and sister-in-law, Christina Etson and many extended family members and dear friends who will forever hold his memory in their hearts.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Dorothy (Dottie) Campbell and best friend, Greg “PeeWee” Kozlowski.
Shawn’s kindness, humor, and hard-working spirit will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the family to help with the final expenses would be accepted. We appreciate your love and support.
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Ran into Shawn at Lowe's where I worked in Jax,he recognized me from The Saga Lounge Cutler Ridge ,had a good time talking about the old days, he will be missed
Tammi, John and I send our love and prayers to you as you begin to navigate this new chapter of your life. Give yourself grace and time to walk this path without Shawn. Lean in those of us that love you. Ginny
I am so sorry for your loss. I have never met Shawn, but Tammi spoke highly of him. I’ll keep you all in my prayers.
Unfortunately, I never got to meet Shawn . But knowing that my friend Tammy picked him and fought to stay with him and was by his side during this terrible fight, to me means he was a great man! Sorry that I couldn’t meet him! Thoughts and prayers to his entire family during this terrible time.
I met Shawn about 10 years ago we worked together he was a hard worker until the very end!! I will truly miss him I can honestly say he was a great friend and a true friend and always made me laugh and smile when I just wanted to cry I love you Shawn fly high until we meet again kiddo
Much Love Brother , words can’t describe… Until I see you again