Clyde Reinsford Butter

Mrs. Butter...Phil Fouche is in China but I did notify him of Clyde's passing. He asked that I convey his deepest sympathy and "how much I liked Clyde...and respected him and how much I enjoyed his visits. Odessa has lost a radio pioneer..." a quote from Phil's email to me.
I have worked for Phil since 1986 and also enjoyed your husband's visits to Quatro .... he was a special man and will be missed by all of us.

Clyde was more than a brother-in-law to my husband Carl and me; he was our wonderful friend. When we visited he and Charlene, we loved to sit and listen to his many wonderful stories. In return, he enjoyed listening to Carl's stories. He was always kind, loving to us and made us feel welcome. Clyde, we will miss you, but one day we will meet again in heaven and enjoy together your prize-winning corn bread. So long for now, our friend, until we meet again.

We were proud to have Clyde as a part of our family. I wish I could be there as you celebrate his life.
Robin Vieira, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Clyde, I called ya Dad, cause you were Dad, it seemed right cause my father was Daddy, oh how I've grown to love ya over the years. We've had some great times, some polically motivated discussions(aka disagreements)- we could never just agree to disagree. Most of all i remember so many great times visiting you. You made me laugh, and smile, but until you died you never made me cry. You were and your memory will always be so very special to me. I miss ya sir, you were so strong, so determined, so wonderful. I use to tell you when you were sick to be tough, cause I knew you were, you were tougher than most, you amazed us all with your strenght. I could'nt have asked to know a better person. Say hi to my Daddy in heaven. I will miss you forever. From the day I met you -you made me family and I so loved seeing you and Donovan become so very close; he's hurting, but you know I'll take good care of him. I love you and miss you. See ya in heaven one day.

I only knew Clyde through his books and the stories Donovan and Rita shared of their time and visits with him. He seemed to be a most unusually talented man who loved his family and friends and loved to share his stories of life through his writings. I will treasure his books forever. To Donovan, Rita, Charlene and all the Butter family I send my most heartfelt sympathy, my prayers and the hope that good memories will fill your hearts and ease those sad thoughts. Clyde's legacy will carry on through each of you. May God cover you with his grace and loving care. Regina Bell Miller

Way back in the 1970's. Clyde and I shared a lunch and old times. I will always remember him and his kindness to me as a single young 30 year old. I thought I was pretty cute, but I have no idea what he thought of me as his younger cousin. He knew how to get in touch with me through his mom. I stayed in touch with Aunt Ethel fairly regularly back then. All of the Butter family from Humble were so loving and kind always. Bette Butter Brinson