ROBERT LEE BUTLER

I have just learned of Mr. Butler's death today while in Okeechobee at an art show. I was speaking with the son of a Highwaymen painter and he told me. I was shocked and saddened by this news.I met Mr. Butler when I taught his son Robert, Jr at Kathleen Sr High in Lakeland, Fl. He came and told his life story to my students while he painted a picture. He did this for me 2 years in a row. I was honored to buy one of the paintings from that day. He was such gentle man. I have followed the...

I met Robert in 1977, Okeechobee, Florida. He came to my home and gave my daughter an art test. She mixed the colors perfectly from the basic. A truly, gentle and loving man. Miss you until we all meet in the new system. love Phyllis Johnson

Bobert Butler, God had gained a secial treasure in Heaven. My life will never be the same because of you! You were such and encouragement and inspiration to my life! Thanks for being such wonderful role model! I do hope I see you in Heaven again where we will never be parted!

He will truly be missed. He was a great man and admired by many my father (Charles Vines) always spoke highly of Mr. Butler. You have our deepest condolences
The Vines family

my deepest sympathy to the family of a truly great artist and friend he will be greatly missed

My heart goes out to Mrs. Butler, and her children for their loss

We are keeping you in our prayers, we enjoyed having Robert visit us and hunt with us in Georgia. I will forever be grateful to him for immortalizing my dog Sammy in a beautiful painting done by him when I tragically lost this beloved chocolate labrador.

Susan and Richard Moore

So sorry for your loss, with deepest sympathy,

I feel privileged to have known Robert and to have taken painting lessons from him. He will be missed.
Diane Pierson