Boyd L.

Butler

HARLINGEN, TX. -- Boyd L. Butler, 85 passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at his residence in Harlingen, Texas. He was born July 8th, 1929 to James and Oza Butler in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He went to grade school in Pleasant Vallley and High School in Ponca City.

Boyd is survived by his loving wife, Edna DeBoard Butler married 49 years. They were married December 4, 1965 in Blackwell, Oklahoma. He is also survived by a sister in law; Colene Butler of Panhandle, Tx., Nephews; Andy Butler, Bill Butler, Niece; Kathy Jo Smith as well as his Cousin; Jay Butler.

Boyd served in the Army in Germany as well as the Korean War. He worked as a diesel mechanic in the Persian Gulf and Libya as Mechanic Maintenance Supervisor and Engineer. He owned and operated Boyd's Diesel in Newkirk and Braman. He also was a successful farmer for many years.He was a faithful member of the Blackwell Church of Christ in Blackwell, Oklahoma. After moving to Los Fresnos, Texas he became a faithful member of the Northside Church of Christ. While a member there he was very instrumental in the construction of the new church building.

His goal in life was if he could lead one person to Christ everything God had blessed him with would be worth it. He enjoyed traveling, but especially working with mesquite wood. Building a small saw mill to make his own lumber. Most of the furniture in their home was build by him.

Services will be at The Brownsville Northside Church of Christ, 5800 Stagecoach, Saturday, June 13th at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family request you make a donation to The Boyd and Edna Butler Educational Scholarship fund. Make checks payable to The Northside Church of Christ, 5800 Stagecoach, Brownsville, Texas 78526.

Pallbearers will be: Saul Rada, Matthew Guerro, Danny Guerro, Andrew Ayala, Sandra Ruiz, Carlos Salinas, Caesar Marroquin.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 E. Harrison, Harlingen, Texas 78550, (956) 364-2444.