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Henry Frederick "Fred" Butehorn Jr.

Henry Butehorn Obituary

Henry Frederick "Fred" Butehorn, Jr. SPARTANBURG, SC - Henry Frederick "Fred" Butehorn , Jr, MD was born on July 1, 1943, in Charleston, South Carolina and passed away on February 1, 2022 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. A celebration of Fred's life will be held at 4pm, Saturday, February 19, 2022, at his beloved St. John's Lutheran Church in Spartanburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Pine Street School Foundation, P O Box 7213, Spartanburg, SC 29304; St. John's Lutheran Church, 415 S. Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302; or the Medical University of South Carolina Butehorn Endowed Scholarship (provided to a Spartanburg county high school graduate medical student), 18 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29425 or made online at https://giving.musc.edu/. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.JMDunbar.com. Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16, 2022.

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Lauren Tomlinson

July 28, 2022

A wonderful physician and person! He truly cared about the well-being of his patients.

Robbie Lewis

February 23, 2022

I was saddened to hear about Dr. Fred's passing. I knew him through our dear friends, Chris and Caroline Butehorn, while living in Mount Pleasant. He was a very down to earth individual and always fun to be around. He had a witty humor, enjoyed socializing, dancing, eating and being merry. He was short like me so we could always see eye to eye on things. I have some fond memories of both he and Mrs Joan as well - especially when it came to Gamecock football and the infamous "Crow" of the Gamecock. Mrs. Joan also knew how to put Fred in his place too which was funny - amazing couple / parents / friends to many. I know Fred will be missed by not only his family, but his personal friends, colleagues, patients and many others who he may have encountered in his path. I extend our families' deepest condolences and wish peace be extended to the entire Butehorn family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. God bless!

Norma Hambrick

February 16, 2022

Short time in my life but a lifetime of happiness and memories. You will be missed my Dear Friend.

Charles Fogarty MD

February 16, 2022

Fred was a trusted colleague and friend, the epitome of a "Doctor's Doctor."
The patients we shared were always appreciative of their comprehensive and compassionate evaluation and care.
Patient by patient, he made the world a better place.

The Staff of J. M. Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory

February 15, 2022

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

Tyler Reitmeier

February 15, 2022

Chris, thoughts and prayers for you and the family during this difficult time.

Coach Tim Remaley

February 13, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with y’all. Fritz and Chris it was my fortune to know your father and know his support of y’all was always there. My deepest sympathy and condolences to y’all.

Lynn Stoner

February 12, 2022

My deepest sympathies to the family. I always loved working with Dr B. at Same Day /Ambulatory surgery center. He was such a sweet man, had a quirky sense of humor and a great teacher. Thank you Dr.B. Was my pleasure working with you. Thoughts and prayers for all the family.

Bill Scott

February 12, 2022

My deepest sympathy to Fritz and Chris as well as their families. Your Father was a great surgeon and compassionate doctor. I know that he will be missed. Bill Scott

Michael T. Finch Jr MD

February 11, 2022

Deepest sympathy for the Butehorn Family. So sorry for your loss.

Michael T. Finch Jr MD
SCMA colleague of Fritz

Joe Clarke

February 11, 2022

My sincere condolences to the Butehorn family. May you find some comfort among family and friends. Cherish all of the wonderful family memories .

James Story MD

February 11, 2022

I cherish the memories of our friendship and professional collegiality. His compassionate care for his patients, including my family, was exemplary.

Dana Henson

February 10, 2022

My sincerest sympathy is extended to family and friends of Dr. Henry ( Fred) Butehorn. He was a very smart , caring man - and he loved to teach us all his wisdom working together in the OR for many years! I loved his sense of humor- making us laugh even in tough situations. I later used him to care for my own children ... he was so loving and sincere to all his patients.
May his memory carry on and leave a mark in your heart... God Bless.

Aileen Martin

February 10, 2022

Dr Butehorn was a pleasure to work with. I worked with him at SRHS Outpatient for 10 years. He was a kind man. He will be missed and my prayers and condolences are with his family.

Linda Jones

February 10, 2022

My deepest sympathy to Fritz and Chris for the loss of your father. I have many happy memories of the times our families shared You are in my thoughts and prayers. Linda Zoole Jones

Ronald Padgett

February 10, 2022

So sad to hear of Fred's passing. We both attended Advent Lutheran as youth and were classmates @ North Charleston High. We had fun times performing in The Echo's quartet in our junior and senior years. A great, life-long friends. Condolences to the family.

Rita Wall

February 10, 2022

He was a very kind soul. He taught me a lot while working by his side and how to have thick skin when I was young and learning. The life of the party and I will never forget his kindness to me and all of his patients. He loved his family and it always showed. He will be missed!

Cindy Randall

February 10, 2022

No one will ever be able to replace Dr. Butehorn's compassion, empathy towards his patients, or humor. He was a southern gentleman who has been sorely missed in the ENT medical arena.
Cindy Seidel Randall

Mitchell Nelson

February 9, 2022

Fred was a great neighbor and friend. He will be missed. Im sorry to hear of his passing, sending thoughts and prayers to the family.

Cheryl Atkins

February 9, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Dr Butehorn. I know he will be greatly missed. I enjoyed working with him in the OR for many years, and admired his abilities. He was a gentleman and respected everyone. I will always have fond memories of him.

Martha Canaday Edwards

February 9, 2022

Deepest sympathy to the family from a former patient.

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