Howard-Butt-Obituary

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Howard E. Butt Jr.

San Antonio, Texas

Sep 8, 1927 – Sep 12, 2016 (Age 89)

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BORN
September 8, 1927
DIED
September 12, 2016
AGE
89
LOCATION
San Antonio, Texas

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Legendary Christian businessman Howard E. Butt, Jr., who pioneered the concept that the business world was a high calling for people of faith, died Sunday evening at home from complications related to Parkinson's. The former President of The H. E. Butt Foundation and H-E-B board vice...

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We remember well Howard Butt in Winston-Salem, NC in the 1960's when he spoke at First Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. How he loved the Lord, His Word and bore witness of his commitment to Jesus Christ. Thank God for this servant and his ministry to young people like my wife and I. He practiced what he preached. May his service to our Lord live on!!
Ralph & Jackie Holt

The legacy of Mr. Butt will live on. When I was a kid, my church had a retreat out at the HEB Foundation Camp. It was awesome. The little signs above the doors made this camp different, it pointed to the greatness and goodness of our Great God. Mr.But

The legacy of Mr. Butt will live on. When I was a kid, my church had a retreat out at the HEB Foundation Camp. It was awesome. The little signs above the doors made this camp different, it pointed to the greatness and goodness of our Great God. Mr.Butt's camp became a landmark in my mind and faith. Over the years, I was able to lead groups to his camp and experience God's presence and saw it touch the minds, hearts, and souls of many kids, teens, young adults, and families. At Mr....

I did not know Mr. Butt except by reputation and by his radio spots. He was obviously Buena Gente as is said down here in deep South Texas. My sincere condolences to his family.

I didn't know Howard, however I just wanted to let the family and friends know how sorry I am for the loss of your loved one. Please know that your family will be in my prayers. (John 11:1-44)

DEAR SWEET FAMILY OF MR. HOWARD E. BUTT JR.
IN MAY OF 1973, I HAD GIVEN MY LIFE TO LORD AS A SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD HIGH SCHOOL DROP OUT.

LORD ALLOWED ME TO GO BACK SCHOOL AND FINISH AND THEN THAT MAY OF 73, I EXPERIENCED MY FIRST RETREAT AT HEB FOUNDATION
CAMP,

ATTENDING WIND SONG CAMP. THERE AT WIND SONG CAMP, GOD CALLED ME TO FULL TIME MINISTERY.

I WILL NEVER THAT CAMP...THEN AFTER TRAINING AT
HOWARD PAYNE UNIVERSITY, TAKING MY FIRST CHURCH,
WE SPENT MORE...

Sorry for the loss of a dear loved one. May you find comfort during this grieving moment. Psalm 105:4.

Condolences to Barbara Dan and family of a great Christian man. He enriched my life
via Laity Lodge Retreats and his writings.
May God bless your grief and bless all the seeds he planted for our Lord!

My sincerest sympathy to the Butt family. To Howard and Steven: You were indeed blessed with a godly father and a faithful servant of the Lord! Well done Howard!