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BUTLER Thomas Linder Butler, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2008 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born on September 26, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife, Fran Butler; his daughter, Melissa Butler; and his brother Ben Butler. He is predeceased by his parents Thomas Linder Butler Sr. and Doris Etty Butler. Tom was a Board member and actively involved in the Amelia Island Concours d' Elegance. He was retired from the State of Florida which gave him more time to spend on his love of cars. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 22, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hardage- Giddens Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL. Funeral services will be held at Mandarin Presbyterian Church Saturday, February 23 at 2:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Jones Cemetery in Callahan, FL. Pastor Kevin Pound presiding. Family is requesting any donations be given to Mandarin Presbyterian Church or The Amelia Island Concours d' Elegance. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Feb. 22, 2008.

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Jack Rice

March 1, 2008

Fran, I learned of this sad news only yesterday. My wife and I send you our condolences. May God bless you always.

Steve & Linda Vairamoglou

February 28, 2008

Dear Fran and Melissa, we are so deeply sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers. Tom was a wonderful man and we will miss him sorely.

Beverly Pintello

February 26, 2008

I was so sorry to hear about Tom. May our great God give you comfort at this time.

Geno Wagner

February 25, 2008

Fran, so sorry about your loss. No amount of preparation can make you ready. Let me know if I can be of any assistance. Geno Wagner

February 25, 2008

Dear Fran, We have fond memories of family vacations in the Carolina Mountains with your husband's parents (Lender and Doris) We have never met better friends. We loved you all and send our deepest sympathy and love, signed: Edna L. Williams and the late Bill Williams, (Bill's Mom)

Jennifer Phelps (Peters)

February 25, 2008

Fran and Family - You all are in my prayers and thoughts. Please let me know if I can do anything to help.

Pat Gonzalez

February 25, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. If it helps to know you have friends who care, you truly do have many. My condolences to both of you.

Karlene Simmons

February 23, 2008

To Melissa & Mrs. Butler
My condolences at the loss of your loved one.
Karlene Simmons

Amy Dennis

February 22, 2008

Melissa,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your mom are in my prayers. Please let me know if there's anything I can do for you.

Josephine Carbone

February 22, 2008

Dear Fran & family,

I’m very sorry to hear the loss of your husband, thinking of you during this difficult time in your life. Somehow with far away friends and family support you’ll find strength and faith to understand and continue the next phase of life. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. You are such a lovely person; I’m sure your husband was just as nice and will be missed dearly. My condolences to you and your family, cherish all the memories and all you have shared together.

With Deepest Sympathy,
(GTE Connecticut)

Lauren Simmons

February 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Butler Family. May your memories bring you comfort.

Wahneta Hewitt

February 22, 2008

Fran and Melissa,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my prayers and in my thoughts. If you need anything please give me a call! I love you both!

Patti Connolly

February 22, 2008

May God him in the palms of his hands. I am sorry about your loss and please let me know if their is anything that I can do.

Carol & Pete Neilson

February 22, 2008

Fran & Melissa - we are so sorry for your loss. With sympathy,

Debbie Nelson

February 22, 2008

Fran,

I was so sorry to hear of Tom's passing and my heart goes out to you and your family. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Bill Brown

February 22, 2008

Fran, Melissa and family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Tom. We will always remember him. Our prayers go out to you and the family. Take care.
Bill, Eileen and Christopher Brown

Danny and Nicole Watson

February 22, 2008

Melissa,

We are sorry for your loss. You and your mom are in our thoughts and prayers.

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