Earnest Butts Sr.

1930 - 2018

Earnest Butts Sr. obituary, 1930-2018, Macon, GA

BORN

1930

DIED

2018

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Earnest Butts Obituary

Earnest Butts Sr
December 8, 1930 - January 17, 2018
Macon, GA- Home going Services for the great Mr. Earnest Butts Sr will be held at 1PM Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Greater Overcoming Church Macon, GA. Pastor Geraldine Cotton will officiate. Interment Services will follow in Middle Georgia Memory Gardens. He leaves to cherish his memories; four daughters; Angela "Ron" Miller, Debra Hines, Beverly Gordon and Corinthia Sabrina "Rudolph" Pennimon; one son; Earnest "Tracy" Butts Jr, two sisters; Annie Reid and Evelyn Patterson; one brother Frank Butts and a sister in law Annie Studymine, fifteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his late wife Emma Mae Butts.Family can be contacted at 1551 Winston Drive Macon GA. Richard R. Robinson Funeral home & Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.


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God Bless keep the Faith. God has one of his best angel in his arms. I will always remember Mr. Butts and your family. My prayers are to always keep Mr. Butts smile, life and free spirit alive. A legendary gracious, loving, compassionate person love the family and Mr. Butts always.

Felisa Washington & Stubbs family

January 31, 2018

Rest in peace mr butts. The best ice cream man on the southside..praying for the family..

Eboni Ponder Rivers

January 28, 2018

Sorry for your loss our prayers for you and family love y'all. My classmate Angela Butts

Bobbie and Alton Coates

January 26, 2018

mary ann white

January 25, 2018

To the family may the Lord our God grant you all strength and peace as he comfort you all during this difficult time !

Ms. Julkes

January 24, 2018

Our condolences and deepest sympathy to you and the family. God is our refuge and strength.

Mildred (Briley) Freeman

January 24, 2018

My condolences to the Butts Family, I will remember Mr Ernest smiling friendly face, always made you felt like he was happy to see you, cherish the memories of him in your heart, God strength


#Tybee

January 24, 2018

Thanks you Ernest Butts for your delicate to the Black youth boxes in Macon Georgia.When their were know hope you went beyond but your faith kept you going. Meek.sacfices you endurance. May God bless your soul to the Butts family from Tubes six street to fifth street keep the faith and his off spring God is able.

When it took a Village
. A. Concern Citizen
From Tybee.

January 23, 2018

Angela and family. So sorry to hear about your father. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know you know God don't make mistakes. Love you.

Mary H. Moran

January 23, 2018

I remember the day's at Gene Colson's gym on Cotton Ave. in the early 60's. Those were the Good Old Day's. Have a peaceful rest old friend. May the family find peace at this time of grief. Jack Cantrell

January 23, 2018

Extended prayers.condolence & sympathies to the Butt famiy in your bereavement.
The Hudson.Dorsey & Jordan
Macon. Atlanta georgia

January 22, 2018

To the Butts Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you doing this time of sorrow. May God give each of your comfort and peace as you remember Mr. Earnest.

Inez Jordan

January 22, 2018

It was a pleasure meeting, talking bout boxing,and feeding Mr.Butts. May God continue to bless this beautiful family

Chastity Fennelle Wise

January 22, 2018

KeKeyy Alxia

January 22, 2018

KeKeyy Alxia

January 22, 2018

May God bless your soul and may god watch over your family. I've and my father and mother grew up with you and your family back in the 1950 60 and70's and then we left Macon but we've never forgotten the good things you and your family done for us. Your family were and still is apart of our family. My God hold on to your soul. You will be messed greatly. RIP EARNEST and to the rest of the family I'm sorry for your loss.

Glen Mayo

January 22, 2018

To Our Family,
You All in our Hearts, Thoughts and Prayers. God knows your sorrow and feels your pain. Mr. Earnest was a Great Man and will be deeply missed. Hoping that you find comfort, in knowing, That to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Mr. Earnest longed for his Love, Mrs. Emma Mae.....they are together again. How Beautiful is that!!

We Love You All,
Auntie Senia, Uncle Tracy, Tra' and Grandma Kendrick

January 22, 2018

We love you and will miss you deeply. Rest in peace.
Bridgitte Woodley, Daude, Daude Jr. and Ojore Harrell

Bridgitte Harrell

January 22, 2018

Together Again. Mr. Earnest & Mrs. Emma. Safe In JESUS ARMS.
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

Arthur and Dorothy Daniely

January 21, 2018

Keeping the family in prayer during your time of bereavement. May you find comfort in the loving arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Freddie & Cheryl Stewart

January 21, 2018

My prayers go out to the entire Butts family for your loss. Mr. Butts you will truly be missed! It's hard to live without the "1" you love so give Mrs. Butts a kiss & hug for me.

Pamela Pennimon

January 21, 2018

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Michael Hamilton

January 21, 2018

Sorry for your loss he was a good man

Barbara Lowe

January 21, 2018

Essie Mack

January 21, 2018

To the butts family. Sorry for your lost.
Rest in peace Earnest.

Joe roberson

January 21, 2018

Please accept my condolences for the loss of your loved one. RIP brother Butts!

Kit Kelley

January 21, 2018

Deepest Sympathy

Mamie Strowder-Barkley

January 21, 2018

I remember Mr. Butts when he would come to Kroger, and we would talk 'Boxing' he was truly a joy to talk with. Such a kind, humble, respectful person. I will always remember his warm considerate persona, always willing to help anyone. Rest in peace Mr. Butts, you were truly a beautiful person.

Anthony Coates

January 21, 2018

To Tracy (Jr)... I'll never forget how much fun i had playing at the large field at the end of Villa Crest in the 1970's. I remember your Dad and the boxing stories and the fact that he always was smiling watching us play football in that field. Very sorry for the loss of your father.

Jim Fain

January 21, 2018

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE BUTTS FAMILY DUE TO THE GOING HOME A WONDERFUL MAN AND FATHER. REST IN PEACE MR. BUTTS, YOU ARE NOW BACK IN THE ARMS OF YOUR WIFE.

AUDREY TRIPP-SEBASTIAN

January 21, 2018

May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Walter Davis & family

January 20, 2018

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