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Emory Butts

1938 - 2023

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Tracey Sawtelle posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

My deepest sympathies to the family of Mr. Butts. I went to Harborfields high school and spent a lot of time in the student union with him during my off class time. He was always full of fun and laughter. He was a huge role model and mentor to every student that came into the student union, whether it was to play fooseball or just sit and talk. He will be greatly missed by the entire student body both past and present and to all who had the pleasure of spending time with him. Sincerely, Tracey Rhatigan-Sawtelle

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yQTBy posted a condolence

Friday, November 3, 2023

I would like to express my most sincere condolences to your family. Emory was always soft spoken I swear I never heard him yell - just a laid back man that I will always remember. Fishing- Harborfields- Salems- always had a story to tell and Always kind….. he will definitely be missed❤️ Jackie S

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Dennisha Wriight posted a condolence

Friday, November 3, 2023

I worked with his daughter Yvonne he was always pleasant when he call Ed the job for her. Yvonne shared funny stories about her dad. RIH

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Mary Bakel posted a condolence

Friday, November 3, 2023

Mr Butts was such an amazing man, mentor, educator and bright light in so many lives, including mine. His strong and caring example and lessons have followed me through life and I try to be that example to others. All my LOVE to the Butts family.

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Josh Blatt posted a symbolic gesture

Friday, November 3, 2023

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Mr.Butts and his family helped me and so many other people through both trying and happy times in our lives. Think about the life lessons he taught all the time. He will live on in our hearts for ever.

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John Bakel posted a condolence

Friday, November 3, 2023

I owe Mr Butts so much… he was an effortless mentor. He treated all of us kids like young adults. I spent many lunch hours in his office planning for the interact club. Thanks for everything you gave us kids.

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Ryan Brady posted a condolence

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Mr. Butts, thank you for giving all of the students at HHS safe space to be kids…I think about you often. Rest in peace, sir!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Ryan Brady Class of 1995

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

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I first met Emory Butts my first year at Harborfields HS in 1971. He had been employed to be trouble shooter in 1969 or 1979 to help remedy the institutional racism and conflicts in the school district. He was hired by forward thinking members of the administration and board of education. Emory and I immediately bonded around equity, cigarettes, and fishing. We soon discovered that his son Kwame and my son Scot were born on the same day at Huntin ton Hospital. We fished together and joined Long Island Bassmasters where a Black man and Jewish man helped to break down prejudices, make great friends and win some tournaments. We share family and friendships. Our friendship is enduring, and I will miss him. Robin Calitri, 11/1/2023

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