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Cathy, CalvinJr, Craig Butts
December 24, 2008
Thank you to everyone who signed Dr Butts guest book. Our family appreciates all of your wonderful remarks and words of encouragement. May God continue to bless you all.
Tonya Keitt Kalule
December 7, 2008
Mrs. Cathy Butts and family
I am sorry to hear of your lost. May God Be With You during this time. My mother Betty Keitt has always treasured your friendship and spoke of you and your family often.
EDISON CLAYTON ,JR.
December 5, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Evelyn Polite
December 3, 2008
Mrs. Butts,
I am deeply moved by the news of Dr. Butts' death at age 59. I am reminded of the caring and empathetic service that you and Dr. Butts gave to my husband, Horace Polite, in 1985-86 as we fiercely battled cancer. Horace had his homegoing on January 1, 1987. Your endless love made our pain more bearable.
May the God of peace reward you richly with everything that you need as you adjust to life in the absence of your mate. My prayers are with you, with lots of love.
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Shawanda Butler
December 3, 2008
My prays go out to the family of (Doctor Butts ) he was a great doctor. GOD only takes the best and (doc) was one of them. God will bless each of you.
Debra & Cora Banks
December 3, 2008
To the Butts Family,
We are so very sorry for your lost. Dr. Butts was a great man and a doctor. He was a great friend to the Late Rev. Leroy & Carolyn Banks Sr. family. He will be miss greatly.
Gary Allen
December 2, 2008
To the Butts family,
I am sorry for your loss and the communities loss of such a great man. Dr. Butts has helped so many people throughout the years and will be greatly missed. I feel lucky to have known Dr. Butts and will always remember his great humor and kind nature. My prayers are with the family and may God bless you.
Evelyne Butts
December 2, 2008
Cathy,
We will always be there for you and the family, we love you and we will always cherish the legacy and memories of Calvin in our hearts. Love always Your Cincinnati family
Joseph, Ethel, & DeTravious (Trae) Elam
December 1, 2008
To the Butts Family--We are sorry to hear of your lost and may God strengthen you during this difficult time. Please share our deepest sympathy.
Marie Pierce
December 1, 2008
To the Butts family,may you find comfort in knowing that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.Dr.Butts was my late mothers doctor,(Beatrice McRae,and she loved him dearly as we all did even before he became a physician.We were all friends ar SSC,and we pray that God will continue to bless Cathy and her sons in their time of sorrow.
You are in our prayers.
Bobby and Marie Pierce,SSC 1971.
Marie Pierce
Meredith Swinford
December 1, 2008
Calvin, my deepest sympathies to you. May you find comfort in memories of your Dad and how much he loved you.
Dotti Black
November 30, 2008
Dear Cathy and Sons,
Please accecpt my deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one. We met both of you when we moved here from Rhode Island. We needed a physician immediately as my Husband was a diabetic. Dr. Butts was recommended to us and the friendship began and lasted through the death of my Husband and the retirement of Dr. Butts. What a great relationship it was and what a kind caring person he was. He was family orientated and that was important to us. He loved his family and all who came in contact with him knew that. His human side and sense of humor made him an unusual Doctor. What a man!!!
May God continue to lift you up in prayer and know that we love all of you.
Love,
Dotti A. Black
Lynette Love
November 30, 2008
Please accept my condolences to you in the death of Dr. Butts. He was a fine man and has left a wonderful legacy.
Pamela Rountree
November 30, 2008
Hi Cathy,
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Butts. Please know that we are praying for you and your sons during and beyond this time of sorrow.
The Rountree's
Larry, Sr., Pam, Shaprie, Larry, Jr. and Antonio (Tony)
LATASHA MUNGIN-DUNBAR
November 29, 2008
to the butts family words can'not express how you are feeling right now it is hard loosing someone you love but god knows best he is at peace now and he is resting god will heal your pain just remember when you see that bright star glowing that is mr. butts looking down on you be blessed love the mungin&dunbar&priester family
Selathia Polite
November 29, 2008
Mrs Cathy and Sons,
You all are in my prayers. I'm so sorry to hear about Dr. Butts' passing. Just remember that he is among God's heavenly angels. No more pain and suffering he will have to endure. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to call me.
Your Friend and Former Co-worker (Dr Persad's Office),
Selathia Polite and Family
Joyce Battle-Ayers
November 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
B.S.H. Mosley
November 29, 2008
To The Butts Family: We would like to express our sincere condolences to your bereaved family.Dr. Butts was my deceased mother(Mrs. Mable W. Shiver) doctor shortly after moving to Savannah , from Columbia, S C because of her illness. We will cherish his excellent
advices and caring for his patients. He served three generations in my family and he was my doctor until he closed his practice. God bless you ,Mrs. Butts and family.
Donald Harrison
November 29, 2008
Dr. Butts and I were friends and shared call for our medical practices for most of the eighties and some of the early ninties. I learned many things about life and medicine from him which I cherish and utilize to this day.
I wish peace for his family.
Donald Harrison, M. D.
Iris Marshall
November 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. May the Lord Bless each of you.
Mary Pierce Arbee ( SSC CLass of '72)
November 29, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Frank Williams
November 29, 2008
To the Butts Family,
Trust God for His love, strength and faithfulness.
Frank D. Williams
Rudy Christian, Sr.
November 28, 2008
Calvin, may you rest peacefully in Omega Chapter.
Rudy and Joyce Christian
Julie Jordan
November 28, 2008
Cathy and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Julie (Bell) and Hannah Jordan
Mattie England
November 28, 2008
May God bless and keep your family.
Mattie England
Candler Hospital
Larion Williams
November 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larion & Lynne Williams
Constance & Lester Johnson
November 28, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. The Hampton University family and brothers of Omega have the family in our prayers
RONALD WILLIAMS
November 28, 2008
TO THE BUTTS FAMILY
EARTH HAS NO SORROWS THAT HEAVEN CAN NOT HEAL. HOLD YE STEADFAST TO THE HAND OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR FOR HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.CALVIN WAS TRULY A SERVANT FOR THE LORD. HE USED HIS GOD GIVEN TALENT TO HELP MANY OTHERS. MAY GOD BLESS HE AND HIS FAMILY AS HE NOW GOES TO TAKE HIS REST.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
FRED,ZORA COREY & FAMILY
RONALD WILLIAMS & FAMILY
Alton Johnson
November 27, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathy.We are lifting the Butts family in prayer. Dr. Butts was a stalwart of our community and we will never forget him.
The Johnson Family (Theophas, Alton and Glenda)
Sparta, Ga.
Jimmie and Deborah Bartley
November 27, 2008
Our family will cherish his memories forever.
Carolyn and Joseph Bell
November 27, 2008
Cathy, Calvin and Craig,
Our sympathy is extended during this difficult period. Calvin will be remembered for impacting the lives of many in this community. May you find comfort in knowing that God will sustain you and give you strength for the journey. Our prayers are with you.
Louise Leviticus
November 27, 2008
Cathy and the Boys,
Our thoughts are with you in the time of sorrow, May God forever bless and Keep you all. We were all glad to have Dr. Butts as our Doctor as well as our friend, his memory will always be with us.
Louise and Leviticus Lewis
Lee Francis Jenkins
Katie Tandy
November 27, 2008
To Dr. Butts Sisters and other family members, May God bless each and every one of you and keep you all in his loving care during this sad time. I am glad to have met each and everyone of you through Dr. Butts and Cathy, I will always cherish those times.
God Bless From
Katie Tandy and Family
Katie Tandy
November 27, 2008
Cathy and Boys, My prayers are with you at this sorrowful time, May God forever Bless and Keep all of you in his loving arms is my prayer for you. I will always cherish the times that I worked with Dr. Butts, he taught me so much in the 22 1/2 years that I worked with him. Cathy I will always be here if you need me for anything.
Love You All from
"Dr. Butts Office Nurse" Katie
Sabrina Tandy
November 27, 2008
Mrs. Butts and Boys, you all have may deepest sorrow on the passing of such a wonderful, thoughtful kind man. "Doc" was and always will be remembered by me as "MY BUDDY". As you know that my Mother "KATIE" was his backbone in the office she "LOVED" her Doctor.
GOD will take care of you so don't worry for "DOC" he is resting in the arms of the Master now be strong
LOVE always Sabrina Tandy
Ernest Frazier
November 27, 2008
To the Butts Family, may god bless you in your time of sorry. You will forever be in our prays. Ernest, Karin & Jamaun Frazier
Eugene (GENE, No. 6) Miller
November 27, 2008
Calvin, my line brother No. 5, I will always be one step behind you, and will always watch your back. Altho, we had lost contact in the past few years I will always have good memories of the times we spent together when I could visit Savannah and we could talk. May God give you well deserved peace as he smiles on you in the land of "OMEGA".
Mordeana Mungin and family
November 26, 2008
to Cathy and the Butts family
we are so sorry to hear about your lost, may god be with you and your family and our prays are with you.
Stephanie Priester (Mungin)
November 26, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
James Bennett
November 26, 2008
Greetings Family, you have my heart felt condolences, a Good Man will be deeply missed.
Anthony Glover
November 26, 2008
To the BUTTS Family:
The world is a better place because of the positive way in which Dr. BUTTS lived and dedicated his life to the medical profession and helping others.
Rose Cody
November 26, 2008
Mrs Butts and Family: May God Bless you during your sorrow. I am so
sorry for your loss. Dr. Butts was one of a kind, a great man, He will truly be missed from Savannah.
La'Teka Arrington - McLemore
November 26, 2008
To the Butts Family,
Although words cannot ease the pain of your loss, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in God's Word the Bible {John 5:28, 29} and the memories of love that you all shared, now and in the days ahead!
Agape,
La'Teka A. McLemore
{H.V. Jenkins}
Clyde Campbell
November 26, 2008
Cathy, Calvin Jr. & Craig, My heart goes out to you all and the rest of your family during these times of sorrow, but always remember, that one day soon you will reunite at the return of Christ Jesus and that's when the true celebration will begin. I pray that the angels in heaven blanket you with comfort and give you power from on high during the rest of your earthly stay. Your brother in Christ
Diana Smalls-Pitmon
November 26, 2008
To the family of Dr. Butts, I like to convey my condolences for the loss of your love one. I am so happy that God placed Dr. Butts in my life. I was Dr. Butts Nurse Assistance when he was located on 63rd st. He encourage me in so many ways with our endless daily talks. I will always remember his smile.
RONALD L. JOHNSON, M.D.
November 26, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Patty Padgett
November 26, 2008
Cathy,
My children and I and my former husband Charles White were your neighbors on Boxwood Dr. many years ago. We thought a lot of Dr. Butts as a neighbor and as a doctor (my oldest daughter Kaye and I also worked at Candler Hospital). We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will remember you in our prayers.
Patty (White) Padgett, Kaye, Chip, and Shannon
Mrs. Willie Mae Flowers
November 26, 2008
To Sis. Butts and Family:
May the Lord strengthen you and your family as you walk the last mile of the way with Dr. Butts. He was my doctor and I will never forget him. He was a gentleman and a wonderful physician.
Vivian Plummer
November 26, 2008
You were a wonderful and professional physician. You are going to be missed by this community. May you rest in peace. May God wrap his loving arms around your family and keep them strong.
Harold and C.J. Alston
November 26, 2008
And the Glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together... Be encouraged for he is in the cleft of the Rock. A man who did so much for so many!
Alexander Parris
November 26, 2008
To the family of Dr. Calvin Butts, my most sincere and heartfelt condolences in your time of need. It was said that God does not take anyone away unless he's right with Him, therefore Dr Butts has passed his final test and is with the Lord. our God. May he rest in the arms of God.
juanita holmes-carr
November 26, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
mrs mj rogers
November 26, 2008
To the family of DR.BUTTS,
I'm truly sorry for your loss
DR. BUTTS was a great human being and a wonderful doctor, he will be missed by many, iworked with him for many years
David Foye
November 26, 2008
May the eternal spirit of Omega be with you.
To the family of this great man You have my heartfelt sympathy.
Kennith Bryant
November 26, 2008
To the Butts Family:
My heart and prayers go out to the Butts family whom where like family to me in my high school years. They were the nicest and most down to earth family and I really appreciate the positive influence they instilled in my life. God bless you all and to my brother in Christ, Calvin Butts Jr, keep your head up adn continue to thank God for the life you have spent with your father. Take the things that he instilled in you and continue to make him and your mother proud. God bless from the Middle East.
Ethel Gibbs-Bradshaw
November 26, 2008
Mrs. Butts and family, I was saddened when I heard of the death of Dr. Butts, he was truly a wonderful person, and a good and compassionate doctor. I will never forget how he went out of his way to do special things in caring for my deceased husband Paul Gibbs over the many years of his illness. Mrs, Butts you and the team looked out for him also. I know the grief you are feeling, but I say to you, God is a good God and He will take care of you. He will give you comfort. Be encouraged.
Martha Mitchell
November 25, 2008
To The Butts Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this trying time.
May God bless and comfort you all.
Martha Devero-Mitchell-Avon Park Fl
Class of 1966.
Tarkis Reid
November 24, 2008
To the Butts family, from the Reid family our sincere condolences. I was shocked and saddened to hear Dr.Butts passed , no one on this earth can really know how you maybe feeling right now. I lost my older sister very suddenly this pass March and I am still dealing with that pain ,but the lord does not give us more than we can handle even when times like this we may not think that is true. I can only remember a few of the player's parents from the basketball team , but I remember Dr. and Mrs. Butts they were like the unoffical team parent also were two of the nices people I have had the pleasure of meeting.
Barbara LaPene
November 24, 2008
To The Butts Family:
Look to the Hills from which cometh your help, your help from the Lord!
May God provide you with His comfort and strength throughout the days and weeks to come. Dr. Butts was my mothers' doctor soon after he arrived in Savannah. I too was his patient. He was a wonerful man full of good advice, patient, and caring. I will miss him very.
Barbara LaPene
Jonesboro, GA
Evangelist Janice R. Johnson-Scott
November 24, 2008
To the Family of Dr. Butts: It is with heartfelt sorrow that we send our condolences to you in the loss of your loved one. Dr. Butts was an excellent physician who and took care of my father until the Lord called him home several years ago.
Now they can hangout together and watch over us as we manage to make the best of this life. May God grant you His peace that passeth all understanding and bring you comfort in the days ahead.
The Family of JT Johnson, Sr.
Jackie Young
November 24, 2008
Dr. Butts was a compassionate man with a remarkable sense of humor.
I will remember his many words of encouragement and his radiant smile.
My prayers are with the family.
John and Renee Anderson
November 24, 2008
To the Butts Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you! May God Bless and Comfort you.
tony bigham
November 24, 2008
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOST.WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOST AND OUR LOST.
Kate Kauffman
November 24, 2008
Mrs. Butts,
Both you and Dr. Butts have provided encouragement to so many people over the years, in giving of your time, and yourselves for the betterment of the lives of others. I will forever be appreciative of the support that you both gave to the Men's and Women's basketball teams at Clayton State. If when my time comes to pass on from this world I have touched even just a small portion of the number of lives Dr. Butts has, I will consider myself extremely blessed. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do help during this difficult time.
Sarah Yancey
November 24, 2008
It feels that we have just not had enough moments with our beloved. But what we have left are the wonderful memories that last throughout our lifetime and as time goes by, we cherish them all the more. Dr. Butts was a dear, sweet, compassionate man. Kathy, Calvin and Craig you are in our prayers.
Judge and Mrs. Willie T. Yancey, II
Wilbur Campbell
November 24, 2008
God is good, God is kind, and God knows best!
Ms. Butts, I remember the warm and wonderful love you and Dr. Butts expressed for each other during our time at Savannah State. The fact that I can remember those times lends credence to the glorious impact the two of you had on other people.
Dr. Butts always was a trailblazer. He always led the pack. In fact, sometimes he was so far ahead of the rest of us that he alone "was the pack!"
I believe that God blessed the two of you with each other. I also believe that God will allow the many, many memories of your life together to be "that rock on which you will be able to stand."
My sincere hope for my former "Doc" is that God speedily gives his soul rest in his kingdom. And, for you and the remainder of your family, I hope that you will soon be able to rejoice in the life you shared with "Doc!"
Harley & Mary David
November 24, 2008
To the family of Dr. Butts. we would like to express our sincere condolences for the loss of your love one. May the God of all comfort be with the family at this diffcult time.
Barbara Bush Clark
November 24, 2008
To The Family
I am sorry to hear of your lost and our lost also. Dr. Butts was an inspiration to my family. I often think of the beautiful dinner that we shared at my home. Cathy be encouraged because God will take care of you. Please feel free to contact me at any time. I will truly miss Calvin. He took up time with everyone.
Quonzetta Habeeb-Ullah
November 24, 2008
I am so happy that God placed Dr. Butts in my life because he encouraged me to reach my highest potentials in nursing. Dr. Butts was just a wonderful Medical Doctor and a friend. I will never forget when Dr. Butts was able to convince my husband of the importance of yearly medical exams. He made my husband feel comfortable and now he never misses a beat on his yearly exams.
Dr. Butts was a wonderful, intelligent, and gentle Doctor. I am praying that God will ease the pain for the family.
Q.Habeeb-Ullah WHNP
Lisa Anderson-Maxwell
November 24, 2008
Mrs. Butts and family,
I first met Dr. Butts some years ago when my father was his #7 patient in the office on 63rd and Paulsen. As he would call my father "Big Buffie". I will remember Dr. Butts for wanting his Collard Greens and Devil Crabs on Friday's from my mother "Viv" as he would call her. Mrs. Butts you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayer as you prepare to walk the last mile. Know that you help and strenght will come from the Lord in the days to come.
J. Henderson
November 24, 2008
To the Family:
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you doing your times of sorrow. May God be your comfort.
As a patient of his I know only times will heal.
E. Larry McDuffie
November 24, 2008
Mrs. Butts, you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers as you prepare to walk the last mile of the way with Dr. Butts. He was a giant of a man and will be missed dearly. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Be encouraged.
Harrell Lawson
November 24, 2008
I first met Dr. Butts when he and I were in the 6th grade in Sparta and we became friends at that time. It was a friendship that lasted through high school, college and our adult years. I will always remember him as a warm, caring and compassionate person. He and I shared an interest in history and politics and over the years had many long conversations on the subjects, especially as it pertained to black history and Hancock County.
My deepest sympathy goes out to Cathy and his family at this unfortunate loss. This is a loss not only to his family, but to the community at large.
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