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Jack Button Obituary
June 19, 1929 - Aug. 12, 2010
Jack J. Button, 81, of Sarasota, died Aug. 12, 2010.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Palms Robarts Funeral Home, Sarasota. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial to follow in Palms Robarts Memorial Park.
Survivors include his son, Jack V. Button of Sarasota; a daughter, Genevieve Mynatt of Sarasota; and three grandchildren, Crystal, Jessica and Jonathan Williams.
Jack was born in Milwaukee but lived in Sarasota since 1944. He graduated from Sarasota High School in 1948 and attended the University of Florida from 1948 to 1951. He was an avid Florida Gator football fan. He coached boys baseball (ages 13-15) in the Sarasota Babe Ruth League for 40 years from 1955 to 1995. In earlier years he was a member of the Southside Baptist Church, and later a member of the First Christian Church. As a devoted Christian, he loved teaching kids how to play baseball along with helping them to build good character and become good citizens in life. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1990 as a letter carrier after 31 years of service.
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Memories and Condolences
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Judy Woodbury Mullen
September 4, 2010
Jack was a good man and the most enthusiastic Gator fan I ever met. He had a good word for everyone and had a caring heart. My sincere sympathy to his family and many friends.
Barbara Bernard
August 27, 2010
Jack was the epitome of a Gator fan. I looked forward to seeing him in his orange sports jacket and blue pants on Sunday morning at the First Christian Church and talking about our Gators. His white van with orange and blue pin striping often had the results of the previous night's game score written on the windows.
Jack will also be remembered as being a mentor and inspiration to the local youth through his work with the Babe Ruth League.
He was a class act!
My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this sad time.
Gordon Galbraith
August 25, 2010
I first met Jack as a Summer substitute mail carrier (and a UF Gator) in 1969 and when I ended up career carrier in 1978, knew him until re tired, always a character, but clearly dedicated to youth sports and a great sport himself when several of us carriers would critique his "singing voice", you'll be missed Jack..
Steve Stephens
August 24, 2010
Jack and I double dated sisters in High School. Fellow attenders of Southside Baptist Church. A good man all around. I knew His Dad before his passing. Peace to all His family, GOD bless you.
john samson
August 22, 2010
If all of us could give just 5% of what this man did, our area youth would have a better grasp of what challenges lie ahead of them. Now i`m sure Jack will carry on with his gift at the big ball park we all hope to see. Jack jr. sorry about the loss of your dad. I know you and your family are very proud! john Samson (sarasota)
Rusty Glendinning
August 21, 2010
While I never played Babe Ruth baseball, I was the official scorer and announcer for several years back in the 60's. Jack's presence at Payne Park was always felt by everyone who was a part of the program. He certainly was a gentleman, a great coach and touched the lifes of so many young people in Sarasota. He will be missed. My condolences to his children, Jack and Genevieve.
Walt Rothenbach
August 21, 2010
Another outstanding leader of youth has passed. I'll always remember Jack in one of his three uniforms. His postal service uniform, his youth sports uniform and his officiating uniform. He performed with equal proficiency in each. Although he is now gone he will never be forgotten.
Harry Knarr
August 21, 2010
I was sorry to hear of Jack's passing.
Weall know what a great guy he was.
Jim Sleeper
August 21, 2010
He was good person who helped a lot of kids who came through the Babe Ruth program.
Joy Bogacz
August 20, 2010
I will always remember Jack as a fellow letter carrier, a great sport and quite a character. I don't think that is a bad legacy. My thoughts are with your family.
August 19, 2010
With our Deepest Sympathy for You and Your Family. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You! From Everyone at Salon Nirvana
Jeff Albrecht
August 19, 2010
Sorry for your loss. Jack was a lifelong friend, bowling partner and customer.
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