Anita Butler and Pastor Tyus Butler die after motorcycle crash on S.C. 418 in Greenville County, South Carolina

Modified Date: 
Sat, 05/21/2016 - 2:22pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, May 8, 2016

Anderson minister in critical condition after motorcycle wreck that killed wife

The congregations of Labor of the Fields churches in Anderson and Iva are trying to come to grips with the weekend motorcycle wreck that seriously injured senior pastor Tyus Butler and killed his wife, Anita. Tyus Butler is in Greenville Memorial Hospital in a medically induced coma, according to Vernon Bagwell, the assistant pastor of the church. Bagwell said he has a head injury and multiple fractures and broken bones.

Anderson pastor dies of injuries from motorcycle crash

"We know that Tyus and Anita are in heaven walking on the streets of gold," said Vernon Bagwell, the assistant pastor at the church. "But I feel like half of me is gone now, because we have been involved in ministry together for years. I can tell you, this church is going to stay wide open. We are going to continue to minister to the poor, the addicted and the broken. That is what Tyus and Anita would want."

Bagwell said the church on Airline Road in Anderson will have a special service Friday night in honor of the Butlers. The service begins with a meal at 6 p.m. and worship at 7 p.m., he said.

 

Pastor dies from injuries in motorcycle crash

Funeral services for Raymond Butler are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gethsemane Baptist Temple in Starr, followed by a burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Gethsemane Baptist Temple.

People Involved: 
Anita Butler
Tyus Butler
Roadway: 
S.C. 418

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