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Gary Butler Obituary

Butler, Gary, "The Tee Shirt Man," age 62, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday, Funeral Service 2 PM Friday, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Gary is preceded in death by his mother, Alice Butler. Survivors include his daughter, Heather (Daniel) Hernandez; and grandchildren, Madison and Steven Hernandez. A memorial has been established with Campus High School Booster Club, 2100 W. 55th St. S., Wichita, KS 67217. View tributes at smithfamilymortuaries.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Feb. 21, 2013.

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Gene Simon ( Family )

February 23, 2013

Heather , so sorry for the passing of your " DAD " ,we remember him well ,in his youth and when he was our Santa and you were his Little Elf for many christmases,wonderfull memories and funny ones also,Ball Games,Battle of the Bouncers,His Jolly Happy Smile. Wonderfull Memories you can hold Dear to Your Heart.

Peggy Willcut

February 23, 2013

Heather, I'm Sheri's mother and the family had Christmas together one time. So sorry about Gary. Remember the good times.

JANE OWENS

February 22, 2013

We were sorry to hear Gary had passed away.We Didt know him well but remember you comming to visit Ben and Mary one time.Dont think we can make the funeral due to the weather,I Know Ben was upset not to make it.Jerry and Jane and Familyxx

Mary Knebler-Smith

February 21, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I remember several Christmas' with your dad at Grandpa Knebler's house. Also your dad was the craziest bus driver I ever knew. Hardee's trips with him were wonderful while on the bus. Rest in peace Gary.

February 21, 2013

So sorry to hear about Gary. He was an easy guy to love!! RIP Gary, we will miss you always!! Love, Marilyn Karst

Kym Helmer

February 21, 2013

So sorry to hear about your dad. Your Grandma was my 5th and 6th grade at Garfield. Your Dad would stop by the school when he was home from college and we just thought that was so cool!

Michelle Sawyers

February 21, 2013

Heather,
We are so sorry to hear the news about your Dad. Please let us know if you need anything. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Michelle, Kim, Brenda, and Reece Sawyers

Sheri Kelley

February 21, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss Heather, Steven, and Madison. Keep the good memories close to your heart. It was a wonderful tribute. May he RIP with his beloved Mother.

Sara (Slattery) Pryor

February 21, 2013

Heather, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

February 21, 2013

Heather and family,
So very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Have many fond memories of both him and your grandma.
We hope memories of times together will
ease your pain.
With love & prayers,
Sam and Kathy Fouts

Kelly Rains

February 21, 2013

Heather so sorry to hear about Gary. Did lots of business with your family. Thinking of you
Kelly. Kelly's graffiti

Kathy (Lucas) Downs

February 21, 2013

Gary was a great person. I knew him as The T-Shirt Man at kids wrestling tournments. He loved people. He will be truely missed. Thinking of you and your family.

Nancy Powell

February 21, 2013

Heather and family. You know my heart goes out to you. Prayers and sympathy to you all. I will miss Gary forever and am glad I have been in his life and yours. Thank you for sharing your dad with me. Love, Nancy

Kathy Davis

February 21, 2013

Heather, I am so sorry for your loss. Gary was a good man and I know he loved you all more than anything. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you His Peace. Hugs & Prayers, Kathy (Engel) Davis

Sarah Hartley

February 20, 2013

Heather and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Gary was very special top our family and he will be greatly missed.
Ryan, Sarah, Parker, Jackson, and Truman Hartley

Lesley Wells

February 20, 2013

Heather sorry to hear about your dad. Spending a Christmas together when we were kids. Mom still has the doll from your grandma with the T shirt on it!! Those are my memories. I always Enjoyed your dad. Lesley Powell Wells

cathy blaha

February 20, 2013

Heather and Family I was so sorry to hear about your dad, my heart and prayers go out you all. What a wonderful tribute to your dad. Much love and prayers to you all now and forever. Cathy Blaha and family

Audra Key

February 20, 2013

Heather and Family, thoughts are with you all.

Susan Meyer

February 20, 2013

Heather sorry to hear about your Dad, I new you all when you was in Augusta,ks. My name is Susan Guzman Meyer
God Bless your family

February 20, 2013

Heather,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Larry, Patty and Family

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