Jason Butler, Remembering One of Our Own

Longview mourned the loss of local designer Jason Butler after a tragic motorcycle accident in April 2023. Butler was an influential member of the Longview community in many ways. He was a co-founder of the graphic design firm Forbes & Butler with Holly Forbes. Jason was very involved in the community and was a former LMFA Board member, a member of the Longview Main Street Board of Directors, 100 Acres of Heritage, a well-known local artist, husband, father, and a genuine one-of-a-kind guy.

Jason was an enthusiastic outdoorsman and enjoyed spending weekends camping, hiking, and kayaking. He also loved music, a passion he shared closely with his daughters. Jason was also a talented screen printing artist, and his work featured local landmarks and vacation spots as well as people and pets!

“It’s a tragedy.” Forbes said of friend Butler’s accident, “He was a creative genius in the field of design and an inspiration to work with. He had a big personality, a booming laugh, was passionate about doing excellent creative and unique work, and had a compassionate heart for people.”

He will be honored with a memorial mural of his artwork in a location downtown... he will be missed by many.