Roll Call Tribute
Marcus "Marty" Butler III '88 November 12, 2010 9:34 AM
Published in Shreveport (LA) Times from November 11 to November 14, 2010
Marcus Bernard "Marty" Butler III
MARIETTA, GA - Services to honor the life of Marcus Bernard "Marty" Butler, III, were held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 12, 2010, at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, Shreveport, LA. Officiating was Bro. Freddy Mason of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, assisted by Bro. Tim Robinson, and eulogy given by Mr. Jeff Luce. Interment followed in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, LA at 3:30 p.m. Visitation was held on Thursday evening between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Marty passed away on November 7, 2010. He was born on October 27, 1965, in Mattoon, IL to Mrs. Iva
Railey Butler and the late Mr. Marcus Bernard Butler. As a young man, Marty attended Trinity Heights and was in the first graduating class of Magnet High School in 1983. Marty was an exceptionally intelligent man with many accomplishments to his credit, but was most proud of his children, Emily and Ethan. He loved seeing Emily act and sing in various theatrical performances and was her biggest fan. He coached Ethan in sports and was involved with his Cub Scout Troop for a number of years. Marty was thrilled at the news of his son, Ethan, making the school basketball team.
Marty received his PhD from The University of Chicago, MBA from Texas A&M; and studied at Johannes-Kepler Universitat in Linz, Austria. A few of his honors include, but are not limited to, the Arthur Andersen Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship, Jordan and Lechner Fellowships, and the Emory MBA Program's Distinguished Educator Award. Marty was also a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Marietta, GA and at one time served as church treasurer.
Marty was blessed with a never ending sense of humor and quick wit. One of his favorite pastimes was connecting with his many friends on Facebook. He also enjoyed all sports and was an exceptional pool player.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marcus Bernard Butler; and his brother, Larry S. Butler. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Mrs. Iva Railey Butler; wife, Robin Blumhardt Butler; his children, Emily Grace Butler and Ethan Marcus Butler; sisters, Judith Butler Smith and husband, Michael "Smokey" Smith; and Cheri Butler Jamison; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Honoring Marty as pallbearers were Joe Garbarino, Shaun Day, Stan Markov, Joseph Rotman, Michael Scott, and Kyle Hamaoka.
Memorials may be made to Mount Paran Christian School, 1275 Stanley Rd., Kennesaw, GA 30152.
A memorial service in Atlanta, GA will follow at a later date.
You may offer condolences and sign the guest book by visiting www.centuriesmemorialfh.com.
Centuries Memorial Funeral Home
318-686-4334
Marcus Bernard "Marty" Butler III
MARIETTA, GA - Services to honor the life of Marcus Bernard "Marty" Butler, III, were held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 12, 2010, at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, Shreveport, LA. Officiating was Bro. Freddy Mason of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, assisted by Bro. Tim Robinson, and eulogy given by Mr. Jeff Luce. Interment followed in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, LA at 3:30 p.m. Visitation was held on Thursday evening between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Marty passed away on November 7, 2010. He was born on October 27, 1965, in Mattoon, IL to Mrs. Iva
Railey Butler and the late Mr. Marcus Bernard Butler. As a young man, Marty attended Trinity Heights and was in the first graduating class of Magnet High School in 1983. Marty was an exceptionally intelligent man with many accomplishments to his credit, but was most proud of his children, Emily and Ethan. He loved seeing Emily act and sing in various theatrical performances and was her biggest fan. He coached Ethan in sports and was involved with his Cub Scout Troop for a number of years. Marty was thrilled at the news of his son, Ethan, making the school basketball team.
Marty received his PhD from The University of Chicago, MBA from Texas A&M; and studied at Johannes-Kepler Universitat in Linz, Austria. A few of his honors include, but are not limited to, the Arthur Andersen Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship, Jordan and Lechner Fellowships, and the Emory MBA Program's Distinguished Educator Award. Marty was also a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Marietta, GA and at one time served as church treasurer.
Marty was blessed with a never ending sense of humor and quick wit. One of his favorite pastimes was connecting with his many friends on Facebook. He also enjoyed all sports and was an exceptional pool player.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marcus Bernard Butler; and his brother, Larry S. Butler. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Mrs. Iva Railey Butler; wife, Robin Blumhardt Butler; his children, Emily Grace Butler and Ethan Marcus Butler; sisters, Judith Butler Smith and husband, Michael "Smokey" Smith; and Cheri Butler Jamison; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Honoring Marty as pallbearers were Joe Garbarino, Shaun Day, Stan Markov, Joseph Rotman, Michael Scott, and Kyle Hamaoka.
Memorials may be made to Mount Paran Christian School, 1275 Stanley Rd., Kennesaw, GA 30152.
A memorial service in Atlanta, GA will follow at a later date.
You may offer condolences and sign the guest book by visiting www.centuriesmemorialfh.com.
Centuries Memorial Funeral Home
318-686-4334
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College Station, TX 77840
(979) 845-7514
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