Philip L. Butler, 84, of Speegleville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Funeral services will be 3PM Saturday, January 4th at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Griffin officiating. Burial will follow at China Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7PM Friday, January 3rd at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Philip was born December 15, 1929 in Waco to William Clarence and Kyle (Kemp) Butler. At a young age, he joined the U.S. Army, serving during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He married Jewel Ferguson on April 2, 1949 in Waco. He worked as a construction superintendent for many years for several area construction companies. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, race cars, and spending time at the farm and attending car shows. Most of all, he cherished spending time with his family, and his dog, Baby Jewel.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Jewel Butler; his parents; brothers, Donald Butler, Duane Butler, and David Butler; and granddaughter, Maria Butler Newman.
Survivors include sons, Lynn Wayne Butler and wife Elvira of Elm Mott, Steven P. Butler and wife Theresa of Austin, and Michael S. Butler and wife Janice of McGregor; daughters, Katherine Nabors and husband Lany of Speegleville, and Darla DiCorte and husband Mark of China Spring; grandchildren, Stephen Butler, Lisa Finley, Rene Coronado, Phillip Butler, Brandie Patterson, David J. Butler, LeeAnn Rodgers, Tracy D
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I am so sorry to read of the loss of your loved one, the family have my deepest sympathy. One day God will fullfill his promise to turn the earth into a peaceful new world. Ps. 37:9-11 and death will be no more, all who are asleep in death has the hope of coming back and living forever. Ps. 37:29.
Thoughts and Prayers to the Butler family.
Prayers and thoughts to your family.
My prayers and love to the Butler family..May God comfort you all in this time, and keep you..
To the family, I know the pain you feel and just want to say hang onto the memories of a life well lived. We will meet again someday but in the meantime you have gained another guardian angel. My heartfelt sympathies to all of you.
Kat…to you, Lany and the kids…Your Daddy is smiling down on all of you for your love, devotion and heart felt thanks..Prayers sent on high…R.I.P.
Dear Mike and Janice,
I am so so sorry for your loss!!!! Y’all are always in my thoughts and prayers!!!! Our families have been family for a very vety long time!!! Ariel and I love you guys so much!!!! Email me for my phone # if any of y’all want to talk!!!! Again I am so sorry for your loss!!
It was a honor to know someone so special and with at heart of gold! I remember as a little girl coming to visit with mom, dad, and kyla and always amazed at all your beautiful painting’s. You always took kyla and i in the back yard and play and laugh! I always seen you when i worked at heb and you always give me the biggest hug and smile and i love you before you left! I will miss that smile and hug that always lighted up rhe entire room! To the family my thoughts and prayers are with all of you and my love!
I love you Papa!!!!! We will miss you ,give nanny a kiss!!!!!