James Archie Butts, a beloved resident of Vidor, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 24th, 2023, at the age of 86. He took his last breath at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, strength, and generosity.
Services for James will begin on Thursday, August 31, 2023, with a visitation beginning at 1:00 PM and the funeral service at 2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor with interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor.
He is survived by his loving wife, Aleta Butts. He is also survived by his only brother, Conrad Earl Butts, of Houston, TX. James' legacy lives on through his daughter, Laura Butts French, of Montgomery, TX, and his son, Hart Christopher Butts of Vidor, TX. His love also extended to his stepdaughter, LaDonna Smith Clark of Hemphill, TX, and stepson Carroll Jason Smith of Haynesville, LA, 10 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren.