Harold "Buck" Lynn Butler

Harold Lynn Buck Butler, 87, of Washburn, Texas, passed away January 29th 2026, at his home with his beloved wife, the sunshine of his life, Ann Butler by his side.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 3rd 2026, at Washburn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Buck was born February the 25th 1938, in Reydon, Oklahoma to Bennett and Virgie Butler.

Buck was preceded in death by one daughter Sheryl Sissy Butler, and several sisters, aunts, and uncles as well as his mother and father.

Buck is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ann Butler and several children, including a daughter Terry Butler of Washburn Texas, Toby Butler, and wife Anna both of Washburn Texas, Jack Butler of Hico Texas, Kelly Butler of Washburn Texas, and estranged daughter Lori Guerra of Amarillo; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren that thought the world of him.

Buck was an avid fisherman with a love for the mountains of Colorado he also loved crappie fishing in Arkansas where he went several years with his father-in-law Milton Beck and a good friend James Mitchell all of Washburn. In his later years Buck was an avid wood worker and loved cabinet making. Buck was loved by all that knew him and he will be missed by many more. He was a devout Christian and member of the Washburn Baptist Church for many years where he served as head deacon. During his time at Washburn Baptist Church Buck led many people to Christ. Buck had spoken many times about wanting to be buried in his 97 Ford F-250 however since plot size is limited that will not be possible it will survive as a day-to-day reminder of the love his children had for him as much as he had for them. Buck served his country as a proud marine and remained a devoted patriot throughout his life Buck was a cold war patriot and it took its toll upon his body in his later years.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers donations in Bucks honor to Saint Jude Children’s Research Center www.stjude.org/donate.