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for Randall Butts
Sponsored by Lisa Butts Wright (Aunt Lisa) and husband Bobby, sons Kent, Patrick, and Hollis Callaway.
October 21, 2010
Happy 4th Angelday, Carter
Love and miss you , Aunt Lisa
Lisa Butts Wright
October 22, 2007
Carter,
Been thinking about you this past weekend. It has been a whole year since you left us. Help God look after your cousin in heaven... he IS a handful and please comfort your family back here on earth.
Mimi
October 22, 2007
Dear Precious Carter,
You are on my mind this day. Rest well, sweet baby.
Judy Butts
October 21, 2007
You are ALWAYS on my mind. I have continious pictures of you from the craddle to the grave going through my head every day! I miss you and love you dearly. Look for Kent.
Love Nanny
Tay Baker
April 19, 2007
Dearest Butts Family,
It's so hard to believe that it's been six months since Carter's passing. I want you to know that the impression he left, and continues to leave, on my life and soul is great.
As I teach children everyday, I remember the memories and lessons I learned from Carter: love hard, love the Lord fully, walk accordingly, and continuously build relationships that will last. I've seen my students grow as young people since I've began modeling the behavior and mindset Carter lived. The boys are learning how to become 'gentlemen', the students are investing their lives in things and people bigger than themselves, and some students are even asking me about my religious beliefs. I praise God for Carter and the constant witness he lived before us all.
I want you to know how much he is missed and how much I daily think about him, whisper 'thank you' to he and Christ for the love they show me, and model the behavior he taught me. Everytime I open my laptop or cell phone, a picture of Carter and the 'good times' reminds me that a life lived without meaning and passion will be meaningless in the end. Carter used to tell me to rest in reason and move in passion just as the Lord does. Please know that because of the life your son lead in Christ, I daily try to rest in reason and move in passion. I love him and I miss him greatly. But I find peace and excitement in the fact that one day I will see him again in front of the God that we serve and we all will rejoice as God tells us all, "Well done, my good and faithful servants."
I continually pray for you as a family. I pray that your heart finds a little peace in the fact that Carter's life touches me daily. I am truly changed because of his witness, and I am eternally grateful. I love you Butts family.
Tay
Amie Harris
January 3, 2007
Dear Randy, Rachel, Rebecca and Captain,
I think of you everyday and pray to God that you will have the strength to keep going. I just can't express how changed I feel since Carter's funeral. I have always known he was special in every way as I watched him grow into a wonderful man. I just never knew what an impact he had on so many people. I know he is with you as you try to move forward. I can still see and hear him singing that Stevie Wonder song "I just Called to Say I Love You" when he was little. I just want to say I love all of you and wanted you to know how much I am praying for you every day. I am always here for you if you need me.
Love,
Amie Harris
Jamie Kelley
December 15, 2006
I love you and miss you so much Carter.
Dawn Dunaway Weneta
November 13, 2006
Randy and Rachel,
I cannot express how so very sorry I am to hear of Carter's death. As a parent, I can only imagine how devastating it must be to lose a child. It's clear from everyone who knew him that the beautiful, dimpled faced baby I remember grew up to be an incredible young man who touched everyone he knew. I'm sorry I didn't have the opportunity to know him as an adult. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bonnie Fenton
November 12, 2006
To Carter's Family,
I knew Carter by way of his friend Molly. Over the years of Molly's & my friendship I have been floored by intesity of Carter's love for his friends. His passion for life and his ingenuity and thoughtfulness gifted him with so many unique qualities through which he demonstrated his love for family & friends. I have been mostly an onlooker for much of this, but even in the glimpses and brief times I spent with Carter and Molly and the rest of 'the boys' my heart has been blessed & challenged & encouraged by him. I am praying for your family often.
Courtenay Miller
November 9, 2006
To Carter's family:
I just heard the news today...Carter and I became Young Life leaders together in Atlanta, and worked for the Marist group. He was and always will be a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. Please know, that as I write this crying, that you all are in my thoughts and prayers today.
love,
Courtenay Miller
Taylor Hudson
October 31, 2006
Carter,
You were a wonderful person and friend. We will all miss you dearly! You lived a wonderful life of helping others and guiding people to Christ. I'm so glad to have know you. Love you always.
Cecil & Bettye Cheves
October 29, 2006
The first time I met Carter was at his Brookstone High School graduation. He was the graduation speaker for his senior class. I'd heard what an incredible guy Carter was, and his speech that night confirmed what I'd heard. Carter's remarks were both humorous and thoughtprovoking. He remembered his parents, his sister, and grandparents, his classmates and teachers. Carter was a great student. Carter also was a great athelete, and became a nationally ranked triathlete. What a loss to all of us for Carter to be called home at such an early age, when we all least expected it and when we all looked forward to many more years with this incredibly gifted young man. Rachel and Randy, you raised an awesome young man, who blessed not only you and his family but everyone who knew him. Perhaps he was an angel as one person said in Lumpkin the day we celebrated Carter's life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rachel Pepper
October 29, 2006
On this cold morning I prayed that the Lord would wrap His arms around the hearts of the Butts Family, that he would send warmth to sooth the aching hearts. I prayed that he would send a smile to someone's face in the midst of sorrow, thinking of God's new architect. Butts Family you are not being forgotten. You are always in my prayers.
October 29, 2006
extrememly sorry for your loss. Try to think of it as time away from him, for eventually as god sees fit, you will see him, hold him, hear him again, in heaven.
Ashli Watson
October 29, 2006
Dear Mr. Randy & Mrs. Rachel
I just want to let you know that I'm so sorry for your loss. Carter and Rebecca are two of the people I look up to the most. I hope that in the future I am as successful and happy as they were and are.
I know nothing I can say will bring Carter back, but if there is anything I can do to make this time in your life easier, just call and I'll be happy to help. All my prayers,
Ashli Watson
Delores Staton
October 28, 2006
Our condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family. Those of us at St. Paul's have been given so much from Carter. He was generous with his time and talents. Whether helping with designs for our new church or just painting,cleaning, doing yardwork; he served cheerfully and diligently.His prayer requests for others displayed his concern and compassion for them. You raised a wonderful son and I know God is pleased with him. As we remodel our church, we will always benefit from Carter's contributions. His impact has and will always be felt by our community.
Delores and Ernie Staton
Brooks Hart
October 28, 2006
Dear Randy & Rachel,
After reading the entries in this guest book and hearing many of Carter's accomplishments, I know that you couldn't be prouder of him. It's clear that you taught him the real meaning of life and how to achieve true happiness. As a mother, you are an inspiration to me.I hope that I am teaching my girls some of what you taught Carter. Please give Susan and the rest of the family a hug for me. May God bless & comfort you.
Love, Brooks Hart
Sarah Ann Crawford
October 27, 2006
Dear Rebecca and family,
I am heart broken over this tremendous loss. Growing up with Carter was a blessing and wonderful experience. Our entire class had the utmost respect and admiration for him. He was ALWAYS so pleasant and smiling. Not one day in 14 years at Brookstone school did I ever see Carter in a bad mood, and that is truly magical and inspiring! He lived more and accomplished more in 26 years than most people can in a 70+ year life span. I admire Carter and always will look up to him. His life touched MANY. Our loss is heaven's gain, and I KNOW SINCERELY that Carter has that big, gorgeous smile right now watching us all from heaven! He is in an amazing place in God's arms, and it is a complete relief to know that we will all see him again! Just know that he is smiling down on his family right now! God bless you ALL!
Charlotte Rigby
October 27, 2006
I love you and miss you Carter! I had an amazing time w/you at the wedding. I promise to give you those dancing lessons one day. Thank you and God for keeping me safe and bringing me help at the accident. Please walk with me and hold my hand through this. You're family and friends are incredible. I love where you're from! All my love in Christ,
Charlotte <><
Michelle Torian
October 27, 2006
Carter,
Thank you for teaching me how to live life, inspiring me to see the beauty of each breath by sitting still long enough to watch the sun rise. Thank you for always having an eraser handy for me to get rid of my self-imposed boundaries. And, thank you for your profound wisdom, delivered simply and subtly so that the message was never lost.
You have given me an awesome blueprint, and left me with the tools to build a brilliant future. I cannot wait to see what God’s plan has in store for me.
I love you so much. (And I will always be your Beyonce!)
Michelle
Pat Kelley
October 27, 2006
My name is Pat Kelley, Carter's aunt. I would like to speak for Rachel & Randy, Bec & Captain , and the rest of the family. We greatly appreciate all the entries in this book. We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love for this family. It means so much to read these tributes and words of encouragement. Please keep this family in your prayers. We are so blessed to have the closeness of family and friends and the wonderful memories of an angel.
Ashley and Jack Turner
October 26, 2006
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Butts, Rebecca, and family,
It was an absolute shock to hear the news. We're so sorry. We will forever miss Carter- especially that smile. We feel blessed that we were able to catch up, dance, and laugh with him on Saturday night. It's so sad that such a joyful evening had such a tragic outcome, but we'll think a happy thought to celebrate Carter each year on our anniversary. We can't wait to hug you all when we get home.
Love, Ashley (Sexton) and Jack Turner
Robert Patterson
October 26, 2006
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint.
We pray the Peace of the Lord for each of you.
Robert and Betty Patterson
Julie Patterson Long
October 26, 2006
Dear Rachel and Randy,
My heart goes out to you for the loss of your precious Carter. From reading his obituary and all the notes in this guestbook, I really wish I had known your Carter. I know you are so proud of the life that he lived. His life was full of purpose with so many accomplishments and such a strong devotion to God. Our love and prayers go to you both and Rebecca, Captain, Miss Jerry, Mr. Fred, The Kelly Family, The Butts Family – we are so sorry.
Love,
Julie Patterson Long and Family
Laura Ginn
October 26, 2006
To Carter's family: you are in my constant thoughts and prayers. Everyone who knew Carter was touched by him and is better for knowing him. I was fortunate to meet him my freshman year of college, and he was actually my first date to a football game. He was always a gentleman and someone who will never be forgotten. I hope your memories of him, as well as knowing he's with Jesus now, will help get you through this. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Laura
Antavious Baker
October 26, 2006
Randy, Rachel, Rebecca, and the rest of the Butts family my heart goes out to you and your loss. Carter was a blessing to everyone he came in contact with. I am so lucky and so blessed to be one of his friends. I hold my memories dear. I love him and miss him so much. He pushed me to greatness. I only have beautiful memories of his life and the time I spent with him. We constantly talked about how much he loved each of you and how much you influenced him. Please know that he inspired me to a level beyond the limits of words. He consistently dwelled in the possibility of what could be. We always talked about sitting around the table when we got older in 'designer chase lounges.' :) He told me he would have a huge problem with me and my dancing ability if his kids didn't know how to dance. :) He will be truly missed. Know that I pray for each of you daily. Know that he is in heaven with the King and one day we will see him again. [and we'll all sit in golden designer chase lounges].:) Love you all,
Kimberly Logan
October 26, 2006
Carter!
I'm going to miss miss miss you. So glad we got to hang out a few weeks ago. And I CANNOT wait to see you one day. It's gonna be good times. Your life blessed everyone it touched--more in 26 years than some would have in 76.
Love you,
Berly
Lori Dechert
October 26, 2006
Dear Butts Family, You do not know me and I do not know you but I wanted express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. My son Joe, a student at Auburn University was camping at the state park with his fraternity brothers on Saturday night. They are the ones who were first on the scene and called the police. My son Joe found your son's wallet. He and his fraternity brothers were deeply affected by the accident. Please know that you are in my prayers. May God bless you and your family. Very Sincerely, Lori Dechert, Newnan, GA
Summer Francis
October 26, 2006
My family & I are very sorry for your loss. I've heard that Carter was a wonderful young man & I know that the world will miss him.. Our thoughts & prayers are with the whole family. May God bless you all
The Dykes Family
October 26, 2006
Dear Randy & Rachel;
On behalf of our family I would like to say how very sorry we are to have learned of the loss of Carter.
Reading all of the wonderful words that are posted here about Carter conveys to me that the two of you were wonderful parents. Our Lord counld not have chosen better parents than you.
While your loss is great rest in nowing that God has A special plan for your beautiful son.
Leslie Davis
October 25, 2006
Mr. and Mrs. Butts, Rebecca and Family:
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time. Carter was truly a wonderful and positive person and will be greatly missed.
Love, Leslie Davis
Maryjane Wrenn
October 25, 2006
Dear Randy, Rachael, Rebecca, and Family
We can only express how deeply devastated we all are by the loss of Carter. We remember an intellegent, talented boy during his going up years of baseball, boyscouts, and Sunday School. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Maryjane Wrenn (Richardson)
Daniel Richardson
Phenix City, Ala
Jason Yang
October 25, 2006
Hey Carter,
My family and I are sorry to learn of your death. I hope you meet God full of peace in your heart. May the memory of your smile drive living people forward. News of your death comes at a time when there seems to be a lot of change around me, and whatever I choose after this, it will be memorable for me for that.
Jeremy Auestad
October 25, 2006
Your family is in my prayers and Carter's memory will always be cherished. May God enjoy his company as much as we did.
The Godfrey's
October 25, 2006
Randy, Rachel, Rebecca and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Carter. Our hearts go out to you all. To lose such a bright star from the Brookstone family is just so sad. My heart is broken for you and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Melanie & Tony Godfrey
Sarah C
October 25, 2006
Carter, I am so sorry for what I said. I am so so so sorry. You were a friend and a wonderful, sincere person. Your sister is as well. I will always pray for your family, and I know I'll see you in heaven one day. I am so sorry. May God hold you in his arms forever
Virgil and Jackie Sellers
October 25, 2006
Rachel, Randy, and family:
We were so sorry to learn of Carter's death. We know there are no words to ease your pain. May the love, sympathy, and prayers of those who care help you in this most difficult time in your lives.
Joseph Evans
October 25, 2006
Carter was a renaissance man, a tremendous self-starter, a true gentleman, always good company, and above all a wonderful Christian. I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
Rebecca Fox
October 25, 2006
To the Butt's Family:
My heart reaches out to you. May God wrap his arms around you at this time and always. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Much Love!!
Henry and Eugenia Lynch
October 25, 2006
To Carter's family-How heart broken we know you are. At a time like this one wants so much to help and falls so short. If caring helps we send it all. The first memory and the last memory I have of Carter are both the same----He was a fine young man. To have known him was our great pleasure. Our love to you all.
Wes Godfrey
October 25, 2006
My heart goes out to the family and close friends. I haven't seen Carter in many years but I have many fond memories from High School, Football, and coming home to Columbus during college. My heart sunk when I heard of the tragedy and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deborah Allen
October 25, 2006
Our family was so sad to hear of your loss. Please know that Carter will never be forgotten. He was such a blessing to us all. We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Jon Godfrey & Meg Purks
October 25, 2006
Carter was the essence of joy. I don't think i ever saw him one time without that huge smile on his face. His absolute genuine kindness will never be forgotten. You all will remain in Meg's and my family's thoughts and prayers.
Jessica and Cliff Hunter
October 25, 2006
Mr. Randy, Miss Rachel, Rebecca, Captain, and the rest of the family,
We are so sorry to hear about Carter. Just know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Marshall Leonard
October 25, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Carter was a truly kind and giving person and touched more people than you'll ever know.
Sandra McCann
October 24, 2006
Our daughter, Catherine McCann of Atlanta, has informed us with the sad sad news of Carter's death. She says he was the "star" of his class. We are holding you here in Tanzania before that great throne of grace asking that God remember all of your family and the friends of Carter that they may know the consolation of His love.
God's peace, Sandy and Martin McCann
Kathleen Leonard
October 24, 2006
My family and I are saddened to hear about the death of Carter. What a tremendous lost to everyone who has ever know him. As a student, Carter was exceptional. As a person he was kind, respectful, considerate, and everything a parent should be proud of, even in middle school. One never knows what God has in mind, but be comforted by the fact that in his too short life, Carter touched more people then most and we are all better for having known him. Know that although he is no longer with you in body, he will never be gone. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Clara Culpepper
October 24, 2006
Sadness does not begin to describe...I am very sorry for your loss but very proud to have known Carter through Young Life, friends and family. I celebrate his life and only hope that his memory lives on through everyone's life that he touched.
Robert Bunker
October 24, 2006
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.
Ruth Powell
October 24, 2006
Dear Family,
My heartfelt sympathy to you all in the loss of Carter and praying that your grief and pain will be lessened by God's comforting love.
Ruth D. Powell
Betty Hester
October 24, 2006
Rachel and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am sad that I never met Carter. I know he was a gentleman. Take care of each other and let me know if there is anything I can ever do for you.
Rachel, Fred, and Jerry, you are especially in my thoughts and prayers. Betty Hester
Ashley Wood
October 24, 2006
Carter was a great and loving person. Great personality, and the sweetest person I could ever know. Losing Carter is a big loss to us all. My sincerest condolences are sent to his family and friends.
Kendrick David
October 24, 2006
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you. Carter was truely a bright light.
Tina Blankenship
October 24, 2006
Randy, Rachel, Miss Jerry & family,
I was so saddened to learn of the loss of your precious son, Carter. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy,
Tina Blankenship
kathy kelleher
October 24, 2006
Dear Randy, Rachel and Rebecca,
How very saddened I was to hear about Carter. A teacher is not supposed to have favorites, but how could you not love a student who was bright, creative, very kind and funny? I know he will be truly missed but we are all the better for having had him touch our lives. I hope you all find strength in your memories, friends and family. With love, Kathy Kelleher
Floyd and Leisha Fort
October 24, 2006
Randy, Rachel, Rebecca, Cap and the rest of the family,
It was a saturnine Sunday, October 21, 2006. The community of Lumpkin and the surrounding area fell to its' knees after hearing of this tragic loss. We want you to know that your loss, while much greater than ours, is ours as well. For Carter was family to everyone here. By his kind words and deeds, he was a true discipline of our Lord and a friend to everyone that knew him. Leisha and I continue to pray for your strength to face this tragedy. We know that it can only be a day by day process.
If there is anything we can do to help with soothing the pain at any time, please feel free to call on us.
Your good friends and father n law and mother n law,
Floyd and Leisha
Kay Dowis
October 24, 2006
We are so saddened at the death of such a talented,lovable,and caring young man.Our memories are of watching Carter grow up with our children,Josh and Katie,at Brookstone.Carter and Josh took some challenging math courses with no more than 6 students in their class. And how they both loved math! We can't even begin to understand this great loss you have sustained but we, as I am sure all your family, are so comforted to know he was immediately with his Lord. Please accept our deepest sympathies and prayers.Kay and Jim
Joy Sloan
October 24, 2006
Randy, Rachel, Rebecca and Captain,
I am so sorry for your loss. And really, I feel it's "our" loss. What a great spirit Carter still is. Casey and I have heavy hearts for you. I love you all so much!
Sandy Kavanaugh
October 24, 2006
Mr and Mrs Butts and Bekka, your son and brother was a very dear friend of our daughter, Edie Kavanaugh. Carter visited us here at the beach a couple of years ago to compete in a race. My husband and I immediately felt the warmth and passion of such a wonderful young gentleman. It breaks our hearts that Carter has left all of us - it seems to me that a gentle spirit is missing in the air each day. Carter is a Christian and I know the Lord has a better plan for him. I know him well enough to know that he would want us all to be strong and live each day for the Lord and for all that is good in this world. My deepest sympathy is with each of you. May the peace of God fill your heart with Carter's love for you.
Kenna Watson
October 24, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss, Carter will surely be missed. Our loss, Heavens Gain.
Kathy Fountain Talton
October 24, 2006
Randy and Family, I'm not sure if you remember me. I use to work at the Farm Bureau Office in Macon. I just heard of your loss. I can only imagine what you are going though with the loss of a child. You and your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time. May God give you the peace and understanding that only he can give at a time like this.
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