Bruce Butler

June 27, 1949 – September 27, 2024

Bruce Edward Butler, 75, a native of Beaumont, Texas, passed away after a long illness. He was a graduate of Hebert High School class of 1967. Bruce joined the U. S. Army following graduation and served in the Vietnam War. He found his true passion as a chef, becoming a Chef with the Merchant Marines. Bruce retired after traveling the world with the Merchant Marines and moved to Houston, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents Esther “Essie” Ruth Samuel-Melonson and George Samuel, his father George Butler, Sr. and his oldest brother Johnnie Ray Butler. Bruce is survived by his daughter Latrissa “Reecie” Goodman (Ben), stepdaughter Dionne Harrison (Bobby) and his special companion Stella Mae Linden.

He was a loving brother to his siblings: George “Butch” Butler, Jr., Millie Denise West (Thomas), Myra Samuel Haynes (Cornelius), Marsh Anglaus Samuel and Arlana Ruth LeBlanc (Kevin). Also, his half-brothers: Samuel Butler, William Butler, Mike Butler, and half-sisters: Lois Morgan (Earnest) and Talitha Butler.

Also, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation:

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM

McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home, 4918 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, Texas 77021

Funeral Service:

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM

McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home, 4918 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, Texas 77021

Interment:

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, Texas 77038

12 entries.

Pat Fontenot Williams wrote on October 27, 2024 at 8:47 pm

In heartfelt memory of Bruce, someone who brought a smile and love to every occasion. I pray that his soul is received by God in his eternal life. Fervent prayer of peace and love is offered to our family, may God continue to strengthen us.

Elaine Robinson from Houston wrote on October 11, 2024 at 1:17 pm

Myra Haynes and family, my sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss. May God continue to wrap His everlasting arms around you to comfort you during this time.

Feddie Reed from Beaumont wrote on October 9, 2024 at 9:37 pm

I pray that the loving arms of God uphold the family of Bruce, and that His peace comforts each of you as you go through your time of weeping knowing that joy will come in the morning time! C/O '67

Solomon Price from Beaumont TX wrote on October 8, 2024 at 4:57 am

My prayers for strength and comfort are with you, the family of my friend Bruce. We golfed as Hebert High School teenagers and caddied together. We worked at Texaco Port Arthur and he'd often visit our home in Beaumont. My wife and I enjoyed his always cheerful company. As I thought about him on just yesterday, not knowing he had transitioned, I posted on his fb page. We will miss him though I hadn't seen him in some 20 years, maybe more. Friendships with special people never end!

Emma Richardson Roberts from Pearland wrote on October 7, 2024 at 10:34 pm

Sending my condolences to the Butler and Samuel families. Bruce and I were graduates from Hebert High School in Beaumont with the class of 1967.

Carolyn NealDoss from Houston wrote on October 7, 2024 at 9:32 am

May you all find peace, strength and comfort knowing you are not alone....GOD is always with you🙏🏾🙏🏾 Blessings and my prayers to the family Carolyn NealDoss

Emma Richardson Roberts from Pearland wrote on October 7, 2024 at 8:56 am

Sending my condolences to the Butler and Samuel families. Bruce and I were graduates from Hebert High School in Beaumont with the class of 1967. May God’s grace and mercy and your fond memories of Bruce comfort you in the days and weeks ahead.

Cheryl Hunt Rideaux from Beaumont TX wrote on October 6, 2024 at 7:40 pm

Praying that the many family memories of Bruce give you comfort and peace as you travel this journey of grieving for your love one, may GOD give you his unconditional love. Houston/Cheryl Rideaux C/O 67 Beaumont TX.