In Loving Memory
Hylton Lamar Jarvis
1/20/1953 — 9/2/2007
Labrie-Claybar
A Life Remembered
Obituary
Hylton Lamar ?Butch? Jarvis, II, of Bridge City, died, September 3, 2007.
A Memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 7, 2007, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Reverend Paul Hardin of Dominion Church International in Orange will officiate, assisting him will be Reverend Travis McKelvain of Triumph Church in Port Arthur.
Family will receive friends beginning at 3:00 p.m., prior to the service.
Butch was born January 20, 1953, in Sweetwater to Hylton Lamar and Peggy Jenkins Jarvis.
He was a carpenter by trade and was previously employed by Zachary Construction for many years.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jason Jarvis.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Ramsey Jarvis of Bridge City, daughter, Reva Lea Jarvis of San Marcos; brothers, Van Jarvis of Carlsbad, NM and Scott Jarvis of Orlando, FL; aunt, Audrey Wilson of Georgetown.
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Anonymous
September 11, 2007
I enjoyed Butch's friendship in school. God bless him and all the family.##imported-begin##Leonard Haas##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 8, 2007
Butch was a good friend for a long time. I'll miss him. My heart goes out to Sharon and Reva.##imported-begin##herman bennett##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 8, 2007
I knew Hylton through my previous job as the assistant Manager of K&C Pawn in Orange, Tx. Hylton was always happy and friendly to our staff, it was a great pleasure to have known him. He will be deeply missed by our business. I would like to offer my deep##imported-begin##LeeAnn Sparkman Bertrand##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 7, 2007
Sharon and Family;
We were saddened to hear the news about Butch. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember Butch and all the laughter.
Bruce and Kathy Scott##imported-begin##Bruce & Kathy##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 7, 2007
I will always remember Butch's enthusiasm for music and live entertainment.##imported-begin##Greg Scott##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 6, 2007
Butch, you will be truly missed!
Jack##imported-begin##Jack F. Brown##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 6, 2007
Like others, I've not seen Butch since high school ... but the memories of the high school dances at his house bring a smile and a laugh. Thanks for those fun times! My condolences to your family and prayers for you, Butch.##imported-begin##Suzanne Burwick Jacobs##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 6, 2007
Such wonderful memories of the great Mustang Band. May God watch over you and those who loved you so much.##imported-begin##Bobbie Jo Lord Moore##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 6, 2007
My condolences to Butch's family and friends. Butch was one of the first people I met when moving to Sweetwater in 1961. I still remember playing at his house when he lived across the street from Southeast Elementary.
Butch was one of those special peo##imported-begin##Garry Smith##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 6, 2007
We lose touch with so many people as the years go by and then something like this occurs and you remember so many things about your life growing up in Sweetwater and wish that you had one more chance to see your "old" friends.
My thoughts and prayers a##imported-begin##Cindy Densmore##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 6, 2007
The image that comes to mind when reading Butch's name is that of a teenager with a wide smile, twinkling eyes,and a ready laugh. Our prayers are with his wife and family.##imported-begin##Joan McCormick Lott##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 6, 2007
I haven't seen Butch since graduation from High school in 1971. Still, I have great memories of him from school and boy scout trips. The world suddenly seems a little emptier.##imported-begin##Lee Smith##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 6, 2007
Sharon and Reva,
We know that your hearts are heavy with sorrow at your great loss, but please be assured that you are in our thoughts and prayers as we send our condolences.
Sincerely,
Brooks and Faye Buteaud##imported-begin##Brooks&Faye Buteaud##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 6, 2007
To the Jarvis Family,
My heart shares your sadness in the loss of your beloved husband, father, family member, and friend. I have fond memories of being in the SHS band with Butch. He was an awesome drummer with a captivating smile and zest for life. ##imported-begin##Jackie McQueen Bradley##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 5, 2007
My heart and love goes out to you and your family.
Reva~ You are one of the strongest women I know. Keep it up...the best you can. I love you sister.
Bruk##imported-begin##Brooke Laura##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 5, 2007
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND REVA. WE ARE VERY SORRY AND IF THEIR IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL OR EMAIL US.YOUR FRIEND BEVERLY, CHRIS & JENNIFER PULLEN##imported-begin##BEVERLY PULLEN##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 5, 2007
Butch was not only a classmate of mine, but part of a fine family.
Our prayers are with you all during this tough time.##imported-begin##Janie Healer Davis##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 5, 2007
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Anonymous
September 5, 2007
My Condolences and Prayers are with the Jarvis family.##imported-begin##Janice Barton McCarty##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 5, 2007
I can still see Butch laughing and carrying on.....
My condolences to everyone who has, now, lost a dear, lifelong friend.
Take care - please.##imported-begin##Gloria Scott##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 5, 2007
I have not seen Butch since High School he was always nice to me. May God comfort you his family in this time of lost. Kenny##imported-begin##Kenny Thompson##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 5, 2007
To Butch's Family and Friends:
I cant remember a time I didn't know Butch. We shared our childhood and formative years. As children we played together. As teenagers we were in our first band together. We went swimming, chased girls and talked about our##imported-begin##Mike Johnson##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 5, 2007
I graduated from high school with Butch. He also lived up the street from me when we were growing up. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.##imported-begin##Kelli Scott Zunino##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 5, 2007
Butch. So many memories of when we were little. My Grandma Stracener baby sat you, Scott and Van. Those are my earliest remembrances of you and your family. I also remember your drum set at your house and you really played them well. Your parents were a f##imported-begin##Latresa Beth Stracener Butts Petrastelli##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 5, 2007
My fondest memory of Butch was his little business establishment on the Square in Sweetwater after we graduated from High School. He was a great guy and a hell of a drummer.##imported-begin##Phil Knox##imported-end##
Anonymous
September 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with
you. May God bless you and watch over you.##imported-begin##Delores Lincoln Broker##imported-end##
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