Kent Butler

It was a pleasure meeting and getting to know you. Even though it was just for a short while, I cherish your zest for life and your kind and soul. I will always remember you Kent.. God's speed my friend.

I was very sorry to hear about Kent's passing. Kent was one of my best friends growing up in Houston at St. John's. Through middle school and high school, he was always smiling and upbeat. It was great to see his accomplishments for Austin in preserving the environment. We will all miss him.

I was so very sorry to first hear this news today, June 5. Kent was a teacher and a friend to me in my years in the CRP program, and without him I would not have made it. He kindly helped me cope while teaching me to take responsibility, and I know he will be missed. I hope his close ones find peace in his memory.

Dear Christy,

Jose and I were deeply upset to hear about your loss. Kent was our friend for many years. With deepest sympathy and love.

I am very sorry. Kent was the reason I joined the City of Austin environmental program in the early 90´s while still attending the CRP program. He was an enthusiastic menthor and a friend. I had hoped he would come to Brazil one day.

Central Texas and the planning profession lost a major contributor to the region with Kent's passing. Kent was instrumental in helping guide my career and I would not be where I am today without his assistance and advice. Yesterdays service demonstrated the similar effect he had on hundreds of people. Kent was a true kindhearted person and he will be missed dearly.

I am grateful to have known Kent as a colleague and friend. He was always a reasonable and trusted voice in a sea of controversy and conflict. Our condolences to his family and friends.

Curtis Williams and Elaine La Fleur

For a number of years I was privileged to serve on a non-profit board with Kent. It had to do with several of his passions--watershed protection, habitat conservation, and education.

One would never have guessed, given Kent's modest demeanor, that he had accomplished so much, and positively influenced so many.

Our world is poorer for his loss, and vastly richer for his having been here. Condolences to his loved ones.