Kenneth Lawrence Butts, 86, died on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
Funeral services were held at Brenham’s Church of Christ on Friday, October 29, 2021, starting at 11:00 a.m., with visitation in the hour prior to the service.
Burial was held later that day, at 3:00 p.m. at Salem Cemetery, F.M. 531, Ezell, Texas, near Kenneth’s hometown of Hallettsville.
Kenneth was born Nov. 5, 1934, to Vol Dent Butts and Viola (Smith) Butts.
He married his wife Janet (Mobley) Butts on October 26, 2002.
Kenneth spent 24 years with A&M University, working at the Physical Plant in the Engineering Department.
He enjoyed reading Westerns (especially Louie L’Amour), listening to Western music like Chet Atkins, traveling, and singing with The New Pioneers, and woodworking and restoring old furniture that he picked up from the dumpster.
Kenneth loved the Lord with his whole being, enjoyed reading the Bible often.
Before Kenneth left this Earth he was blessed with the opportunity to have lunch with his the new preacher of his church family, Tim Huffman.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Janet Butts; daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Robert Van Dresar; grandchildren, Brittany Schubert and husband, Leighton, Tyler Van Dresar, Morgan Van Dresar, Kristi Bellah and husband, Chad, Heather Huff and husband, Kyle, Ashton Randermann and husband, Andy, Zach Brittain and wife, Tiffany, Stephanie King, and Justin King and wife, Morgan; great-grandchildren, Declan Schubert, Porter Schubert, Max Barrera, Britton Bellah, Carson Bellah, Hagen Bellah, Hunter King, Jaxon King, Claire Huff, Haydon Huff, Jase Randermann, Jenna Kate Randermann, Hayden Brittain, and Ayra Brittain. He is preceded in death
He is preceded in death by his parents, Vol and Viola Butts; his first wife, Wanda Butts; son, Keith Butts; and seven brothers; and two sisters.
Pallbearers were Robert Van Dresar, Tyler Van Dresar, Lesley King, Justin King, Robert Winkler, Zach Brittain, Leighton Schubert, and Drew Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Kenneth’s memory to King’s Crossing Prison Ministry, or to Cherokee Children’s Home.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St. Brenham, Texas 77833.