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James Butler Obituary
JAMES LAWRENCE BUTLER "Coach Butler"
On Tuesday, December 28, 2010, the Lord called James Lawrence Butler home. The Homegoing Service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4275 4th St., S.E. from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment: Harmony Memorial Park. Arrangements by Robinson Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Butler
Pat & Al Kirk
January 2, 2020
You are missed. The awesome times we spent together. We still can't believe you are gone. It hasn't been the same.
Albert Kirk 3rd
January 1, 2020
Mr Butler touched so many lives. You are truly missed.
Sheila Armstrong-Holden
January 11, 2011
May God Bless you.
Arvel Howerton
January 11, 2011
We will miss you Coach.
James & Melissa
January 10, 2011
Consuella,
You and your family are in our prayers now and always. Know that Melissa and I are here if you need anything.
Jon Butler
January 8, 2011
To the Family:It was my intent to honor the homegoing of a friend and co-worker, but circumstances kept me from attending the services held today. I just want you to know that you are in my prayers and my wis for you is that you continue to celebrate a life well lived. And that you cherish the memories forever.
Jack Kinkaid
January 8, 2011
Margo: I was so sorry to hear about your husband. Stana and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Fonda
January 8, 2011
Mannone and Consuella - I am very sorry for the loss of your father and pray that your good memories of him and your faith will be a comfort to you. I know that his influence is far-reaching and you two remain as a great testament to his life.
January 8, 2011
Dear Butler Family:
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of one of the all time wonderful people in the world. It was my pleasure to have been Jimmy’s teammate on the Cherner Aggie American Legion baseball team. It was during the turbulent 60’s and we were a bunch of white kids from Gonzaga, Georgetown Prep and St. Anthony High Schools and a bunch of black kids from Eastern High School who came together as a family to form one of the best American Legion teams in the country. Jimmy was the glue that bound that team together with his athletic ability, positive attitude, upbeat personality, words of encouragement and that infectious smile.
Jimmy, by your actions and example you taught me and surely the young men you coached that it might be a bad day now, but there are many better days ahead. I will never forget your favorite saying whenever we were losing a game. When a teammate got a base hit, I can still hear you yelling “Hey baby the Aggie bats are coming to life”.
While we have suffered the loss of a good man, those who were influenced by Jimmy as an athlete, friend, coach, husband, father and son, can take comfort in the fact that he is now with the Lord.
Rest in peace my friend, my teammate and my brother,
Jody Camardese
Cherner Aggies 1962-1965
E' Von Lewis
January 7, 2011
Margaret, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rememebering James maybe hard right now, but later in life it will bring happyness and joy to think i had a great man in my life. I never met James that i remember that I am only 14 years young, but I wish I could remember just from hearing how much concern is put in to this sudden death to my ears. My family and I love and support you and your family all the way.
Denise Hall
January 7, 2011
Consuella,
My heartfelt prayers, love and friendship are with you during this most difficult time. I know that the loving God we serve is holding you and your family close as you go through this painful journey.
Al & Pat Kirk
January 7, 2011
Margaret:
We are going to miss our friend and brother. As you know we have had a long friendship with you and Jimmy for a number of years. We are going to miss his wisdom, smile and caring love that he has shared with each of us. All the good times socializing and cruisng over the years will be missed. Please know that we are here for you and the family always!
Love Ya!
Al & Pat Kirk
January 7, 2011
Margaret:
We are going to miss our best friend and brother; we are really going to miss his smile, his sense of humor and wisdom that he shared with us. We are really going to miss socializing together, cruising together and having good times. We love you and him and we will really miss him! We will always be here for you!
Love Ya!
Nathan Shultz
January 7, 2011
Margaret,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord bless you and sustain you.
Nathan Shultz
January 7, 2011
Margaret,
My sincere condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and sustain you.
January 7, 2011
Mrs. Butler & Family,
Praying that our Lord, who loves you so dearly, will speak blessings and comfort to your heart in the coming days. We remember those exciting basketballs games and Surrattsville HS Class of '97 winning the championship. With our Deepest Sympathy.
Sampson & Earnestine Harding
Clinton, Maryland
Robin Holt
January 7, 2011
To Kim and Family,
My sympathy and condolences go out to each of you. I've just had to walk in your shoes only a few months ago, and I know without a doubt - GOD will comfort and bring you through this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Emelda Johnson Kennerly
January 7, 2011
Margaret,
I pray God's blessings and comfort for you during your time of grief. While remembering James right now makes you sad, the day will come when memories of him will make you smile... I know. In the meantime, earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure. Hold to your faith and the Lord will see you through.
Emelda Johnson Kennerly
Joanne K.
January 7, 2011
Margaret and family,
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I trust that the Lord brought him into his fold as he needed another angel. Also, I trust that the Lord will continue to support, sustain, bless you and keep you and yours in his arms during this very difficult time. Please know that if I can do anything for you and/or your family, let me know.
Dorothy Matthews
January 7, 2011
Margaret,
May you find peace and strength in the happy memories you've created. These will always be with you. You will meet again one day. With heartfelt sympathy. Your fellow colleague.
Matilde Mestre
January 7, 2011
Dear Margo:
We are so sorry to hear about your husband's passing. Receive our love and we will pray for James and you.
Matilde and Jorge Mestre
January 7, 2011
Margaret you are like a sister to us so naturally James (Jimmy) is like a brother to us and like a son to our parents. We will always cherish the many many good times he shared with our family. He truly enjoyed his life and we truly enjoyed having him at all of our family celebrations. We will always remember him as the calm, positive, happy, smiling person who blended so perfectly into our family and into our lives. God bless you Sister Margaret, please find comfort in knowing that we are here for you and you are always in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers.
Love
The Armstrong Family
Karen Garner-Wing and Rob Wing
January 7, 2011
Margo, I am so sorry to hear about your husband's passing. We all know that he is now in a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Erikka
January 7, 2011
Mrs. Butler and Family,
My deepest condolences for your loss and my prayers that God continue to bless and keep you all through this time of bereavement. Our loved ones will always live on through our memories and someday we will all be together again in a place of infinite peace.
Jerri Minor
January 7, 2011
Margaret & Family,
Let there be memories, pictures, mementos, and favorite stories both funny and sad. Let your mind wander the paths of remembrance, reliving the joys and the good times you've had. James "The Coach" was one of the favorites in the EHS Class of '64. He will be greatly and fondly missed in all that we do. Please remember we are here for you and your family.
January 7, 2011
Dear Margaret,
I am so saddened by the passing of your husband. Please know that God is walking with you and him every step of the way. James is the angel on your shoulder! You are loved, day fletcher (HUD-HQS)
Jo Anne Edwards
January 7, 2011
In heartfelt sympathy, may your faith comfort you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Florenda Powell
January 7, 2011
I can only say when things like this happens, we still no GOD is always good and that Mr. Butler has gone home to glory and in the pearly gates of our Master. My Deepest Sorrow to you and your family. Margaret you're a good person and coworker and God will continue to Bless you from looking at your heart and your husband will always be right beside you and watching over you as a angel.
Vanessa West
January 7, 2011
My prayers are with you and your family. May GOD be with you in your time of bereavement.
Diago Williams
January 7, 2011
Hope you find comfort in knowing, how he your loved one touched the lives of so may others.And gave them the gift of happy memories always in our thoughts my prayers are with you and your family
Emelia Marfo-Sarbeng
January 7, 2011
May you find consolation in the good times you spent together and the fact that Mr. Butler is resting peacefully at Home.
Robyn Williams, and Family
January 7, 2011
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference may this prayer bring you and your family peace & strength in this difficult time
January 7, 2011
May your memories bring you comfort memory is a special place in our hearts where we can find comfort in the treasured thoughts of those we hold dear may it help to know that others care deeply and are remembering you with special thoughts my prayers are with you and the family
Jerald Williams
Lycoming College
January 7, 2011
He will always be remembered as you share the stories and the memories
of how he lived his life and how very much he meant may you find comfort
And throughout this difficult time
may you also know the deep sympathy
and concern that is felt for you and all your family. Rest in Peace from the Boys Basketball Team Bladensburg High School
Lillian Travers
January 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. God bless you all.
steven phillips
January 7, 2011
To the butler family my prayer are with u, God is in control and look to him in your time of sarrow
Millie Carson
January 7, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. May the Lord Comfort and Bless you always. Our Deepest Sympathy.
Love Millie and Sheena.
Rosetta Yarborough-Terry
January 7, 2011
May the Lord bless and keep you during your time of sorrow and give you peace.
Phil Murray
January 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. It is always difficult to lose someone so close. May all the fond memories offer you comfort when you need it the most.
Vivian Bonds
January 7, 2011
My condolences go out Margaret and her family at this time. I never met James, but just knowing Margaret, I know he was loved and a wonderful person.
Nettie James
January 7, 2011
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Belinda Martin
January 7, 2011
Margaret,
I'm so sorry for yor loss; may the lord comfort you and your family as you go through this journey.
Belinda Martin
Barry Shpil
January 7, 2011
Consuella,
Please know that your extended GSM family at Dept of State has you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
GLORIA TAYLOR
January 7, 2011
Keeping the Butler family in prayer through this time of sorrow. Gloria Taylor (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE)
January 7, 2011
May God be with you Consuella and Mannone in the loss of your father. May he comfort you in this time of sadness. Portia Matthews (Largo, MD)
Jerry Robinson
January 7, 2011
Butler was always part of my family. He and I attended Eastern High and DC Teachers. He was always at my house or I was at his house. He knew my parents, brothers and sisters. MY wife and I are his daughters 'God-Parents'
Tanika Jordan
January 7, 2011
To the Butler family,
Earth has no sorrow heaven can not heal..Coach Butler was a great man..He has helped in shaping and molding my son JoVon to be the outstanding young man he is today..I thank him for that..The stern discipline he showed the team, helped them to develop CHARACTER...A link in our Bladensburg Mustang family is missing now..But I do know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord..So Coach Butler is at rest now..My heart felt sympathy is with the family..We will always love you Coach Butler...
Rachel Dupree-Grant
January 7, 2011
Margaret, Losing someone you love is never easy to accept, especially a loving husband. May your troubled heart find peace and comfort in the knowledge that you are never alone. May God's presence ease your trembling spirit and give you rest. He knows how you feel. He is ever aware of your circumstances and ready to be your strength, your grace, and your peace. He is there to cast sunlight into all of your darkened shadows, to send encouragement through the love of friends and co-workers, and to replace your weariness with new hope. I know the many feelings of losing someone you love. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. If you need me, you know that I am here.
January 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Deepest sympathy. Hattie, U.S. Dept of State
Lisa Rowe
January 7, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marian
January 7, 2011
It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Candice
January 7, 2011
My Condolences to the Butler family during this diffcult time. Your family is in my prayers.
Meg Ravnholt-Hankin
January 7, 2011
May the love and devotion of friends and family carry you through your grief and loss.
January 7, 2011
Our always remember playing alone side of you, on Eastern High School 1964 Championship Baseball Team. Rest In Peace, Sam Dews.
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