John Randall Butler, affectionately known as Randy, passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 71, in Orlando, Florida. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, to Lewis Adrian Butler, Sr. and Virginia Harris on January 30, 1953. Randy left this world leaving behind a legacy of integrity and a life rich in relationships.
At the age of 7, Randy made the most important decision of his life by accepting Christ as his personal Savior. Until the very end, he was an avid student of the Word of God and he lives today in his eternal home in Heaven.
On February 1, 1974, Randy married the love of his life, Sharon Martinson, and together, they built a family with Christ as the center of their home. Randy was a devoted father to son, Todd, and daughter, Kristen (Marcus) Smith and a loving grandfather to Madison, Drew, Austin, Kalli and Nolan. He is predeceased by his sister Georgenna (Paul), his brothers, Lewis (Marge), Gary (Nanette), Mark (Lynne), David (Lynn), and Bobby, his nieces and nephews and a wide circle of additional family members and friends.
His working career was marked by dedication and excellence as he worked in irrigation sales for over 40 years. He remained friends with many of his co-workers even after his retirement in 2019.
Randy had a few hobbies that he was passionate about. He loved playing on his church’s softball team, watching college football and the Florida Gators. If Randy was not at church, you could be sure to find him watching his children and grandchildren play their sports.
Randy’s life was one of active engagement with his church. His spiritual gift was service. He was a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years with his first class teaching 5th grade boys and finishing the race with Senior Adults. He was a faithful and loyal deacon for over 45 years in the churches he served. His most favorite activity was serving in his church’s choir. He sang solos and participated in trios, quartets, drama productions and loved singing in a group called Maranatha.
Randy Butler will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His warmth, wisdom, upbeat personality, and the joy he brought will be deeply missed, but the memories he created will be a comfort to all who knew him.
Celebration of Life Service
Saturday, July 6, 2024
West Orlando Baptist Church
1006 E Crown Point Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
1:00 – Visitation
2:00 – Service
Thank you!
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
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Ken Dickerson says
Our prayers and sympathies offered to Sharon, his children and the entire Butler family. God take you in His arms, comfort your hearts and fill you with hope in the days ahead. RIP old friend.
Blessings,
Ken and Jeanenne Dickerson
Tina and Chuck Richardson says
We love all of you so much!! Sharon, you and your family have been a huge part of my life and I thank God for that!! Please know we are here if you need anything! Praying for all of you!! Randy will be so missed! He is well now and singing and praising his Heavenly Father. Reunited with his mom and dad and my dad!! What a sweet, sweet reunion!! Sharon, I love you guys sooo much!!!😢❤️
James and Glenda Futch says
What a wonderful testimony for the Lordj He served his whole life and now he is celebrating in heaven.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
May God give you peace and strength.
Scott McAlister says
Our prayers are with all of the family members. Randy was a GREAT Man of God. He will surely be missed.
Patty Flowers Adams says
Dearest Sharon,
Greeting in the precious name of JESUS! I am living in N.C. for this summer and fall. I am so sorry to hear of your dear husband’s passing. He was so precious and loved JESUS, you and his personal family, and church family so much. I can know he is singing and loving his family and many friends who have gone to Heaven before him, and most of all JESUS! May our GOD be your comfort, guardian, guide, and stay everyday, dear Sharon. I shall be praying for the service and all your big family. I have very dear memories of Randy and you and your Todd and Kristen. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE IN CHRIST JESUS FOREVER, PATTY FLOWERS ADAMS
Julie LeMaster says
A favorite memory of Randy is when he would lead the choir in a chorus of “I Love You, Lord” before every Christmas and Easter performance. Also, he had a great laugh.
Prayers for you, his family, as you navigate life without him.
The Lloyd Meyer family. Joanne, Beverly, Marilyn and Steve says
Praying for all of the family and loved ones of Randy. He was a faithful servant of the Lord and willing to do any task we ask of him In our church. He always supported his preacher and God’s work. We loved him and all his family dearly.
Shirley Stifler says
My condolence to the family. I just read this, if I had known Friday, I would have been there today. Randy was a good man and I’m sorry Sharon , Todd and Kristen for your loss.
Bill Warren says
Praying God’s grace and comfort for you all. Appreciate so much Bro. Randy’s testimony of service and faithfulness to his Savior.