Home Going Celebration
for the Life of
Theotis "Skimp Pop" Butts

Sunrise: Sunset: July 11, 1951
Sunset: July 16, 2016

Thursday, July 28, 2016
12 Noon
Mount Calvary Baptist Church
399 Canal Street
Raderville/ Belle Glade, FL 33430
Reverend Lionel F. Camel, Pastor




Order of Service

Reverend Nathaniel Smith, Presiding
Mount Calvary Baptist Church

Processional/ Final Glimpse
Invocation…………….Reverend James West
Reading of the Holy Scriptures:
Old Testament……………….Reverend Herring
New Testament…………Bishop Kenny Berry
Grace Fellowship
Selection……………..Mt. Calvary Baptist Choir
Poem………………Kin'Jada Pourch (granddaughter)
Special Tribute…………..Willie Lawrence"Your Grace & Mercy"
Reflections:
As A Friend…………..Willie Benjamin
As A Neighbor………….Basil Lashley
As A Brother…………….Melvin Butts, Sr.
As A Son………………..Albert Horbbs
As A Coach…………….Calvin Edwards
Solo…………………………….Gerald Smith
Resolutions…………………Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
Acknowledgements………..Butts Memorial Chapels
Selection……………Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
Eulogy…………………Reverend Lionel F. Camel
Recessional





At the break of day on July 16, 2016 "There was an open gate at the end of the road. Through which each must go alone. And there in the light we cannot see, Our Father claim's his own. Beyond that gate our loved one finds happiness, peace, and rest. And there is comfort in knowing that God know best."

On July 11, 1951 a handsome baby boy was born to the late Jimmy and Vollics Butts, in the city of Belle Glade, FL. And there is where he began his life. He attended Glade Central High School, and graduated with the class of 1971. Later in the year of the 70, he established a Ladies Baseball team called the Cobra's. As he continued his journey he worked for US Sugar. In 1984 he met the love of his, Shirley Jones and they was united in Holy Matrimony in March 6, 1999. Their two sons entered his life, Jessie Pourch and Albert Horbbs. In 1990 his beautiful daughter was born, Theundra Butts, she brighten up his whole life. Theotis employment also included McAurthur Diary and Glades Glenn Apartments where he was chief of security. He became ill 2003, and in 2016 at 7:30 am God called him home.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories to his loving and caring wife: Shirley Butts; one daughter: Theundrea Butts; two sons: Jessie Pourch (Nesha), Albert Horbbs III; all of South Bay, FL; 15 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; 7 brothers: Nathaniel (Daisy) Butts, Arthur (Ida Mae) Butts, Robert Butts, Sr., Jimmy "Tiny" Butts, Jr. (deceased), Louis Butts all of Belle Glade, FL, Melvin (Sylvia) Butts of Ocala, FL and Anthony Butts of Wellington, FL; (1) sister: Linda Butts of South Bay, FL; In addition Theotis leaves a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends; (1) special nephew: Drexler Wooten; extended Family includes The Simmons', The Williams', The Smith's, The Cosby's, The McCants' and The Jackson Family.


Saying Goodbye

Storming nights with a lot of rain.
God heard your cry and he called your name.
A little whisper in your ear saying no more pain. It hurts me to see you leave but God knows you better so you had to go. Every tear I cry thinking about you makes my heart melts because I have to say goodbye. Picturing your smile and hearing your laughter brings me peace and happiness. What a strong man you were and oh so sweet. The best father a person can ask for and also a wonderful husband. You're in God's plan. Heaven gained another angel and I lost a piece of my heart. I'm saying my final goodbye, I love you daddy and you'll always be in my heart.

Your daughter,
Theundra Butts






They Say

They say I'm sorry for you loss,
They say your heart will mend.
They say you're in a better place,
and death is not the end.

They say you're reunited with loved ones gone before. The say you'll be waiting when I walk through heaven's door. I feel their love in every word of comfort they impart, and know that each is spoken from deep within the heart.

But all the words of comfort, though kind, sincere, and true, can't take away the emptiness I'm feeling without you.

A thousand words won't bring you back, I know because I've tried. Neither will a thousand tears; I know because I've cried.

"Good night my love"
I Love You