Hylton Lamar Jarvis

1953 ∼ 2007

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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.

Condolences

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##