Death date: Apr 20, 2009
Butchy Rhythm, age 51 of Smyrna, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2009. He is survived by his fiance, Mary Ann Martin of Smyrna; daughter, Chancy Garner of Smyrna; grandson, Brandon Payne, Jr; mother, Ruth Cary Garner of Villa Ric Read Obituary
I was there when Butch first learned to play guitar and helped him remember the words to his songs when he was on stage. It was a very exciting time. His music has always meant so much to me. I miss him still...Brenda Anderson (Agnes)
1/23/16
I miss you my friend. Go with GOD. If there is arock and roll heaven.....I'll see you there.##imported-begin##Ivan L. Williams##imported-end##
Pam and all Butchie's relatives and friends - Butch was so sweet and kind - and always CRAZY! Lots of memories of late 1970's with him , Benny Lewis, and Steve Warren - I will never forget those fun times. My prayers are with you all.##imported-begin##Mamie Wade Duncan ##imported-end##
My heart goes out to you, with depest simpathy to friends and family!!##imported-begin##Alan Cowart##imported-end##
I just learned today that Butchy passed on, the day of his funeral. I wished i had known. I watched the video and at first i cried tears of sadness, but as the video went on I realized how lucky we all were to have such an amazing man in our lives. Butchy, there is no doubt that there is a void in the the world now, because you are gone. But I know Heaven is singing because of an Angel that made his way there on the 20th. I have alot of comfort and a huge smile knowing the along with Angels and Rainbows, the thunder also rolls, cuz Joe Shell has his dear friend beside him. Wow...can you just imagine the sight! Jesse knows you will keep his Daddy company and he loves you for that.
To Butchy family, I am so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you.
Love Jesse and Teresa (TJ)##imported-begin##Teresa Holcomb (Joe Shell's ex..Jesse's Mom)##imported-end##
God bless you Butchy. Angels and Rainbows forever.##imported-begin##mike duckworth##imported-end##
Maryanne and family...my heart goes out to all of you..Maryanne you know Butch always had a place in my heart and always will...He was one of the most generous people i have known. May Gods angels give him and the family great peace and comfort. I LUV YA BUTCH##imported-begin##Janice McDanl "JJ"##imported-end##
It is few a far between you find a spirit that shines so brightly and joyfully. I know you are looking down on all of your loved ones, guiding them in direction and love. My prayers are they find peace in your peace.
The suffering will be long and the road will be long for all, but there will be moments of rejoice in the life you lived and the love you gave always in us all.
I always knew if Butchy was there, love was there. He brought us all together no matter how busy our lives were. Now we have his love shining down like a rainbow on us all. You gave everyone that you ever came into contact with a piece of your light and peace to take with them forever. Love you ! Thank You !
Now your soul shines as bright as your smile, You look good in white and light ;) I felt you as the sun rose today ! Rock the heavens, front man of the angels !##imported-begin##Chad, Kim and William##imported-end##
Well Butchy, You are in the greatest band of all now. You keep writing your songs and keep all of those angels up there laughing and singing.
I will miss you very much. We will all miss you.
My prayers are with you, Mary Ann, Chancy and the family. God be with you.##imported-begin##Joan Hip-Martin##imported-end##
I will never forget Butchy and the time we shared together. His passing is a great loss for so many people. I know that he knew the Lord and he is now with the Father. To be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord. Love, Ron##imported-begin##Ron Stanley##imported-end##
