A00150 - Michael K. Butler, Amherst College Class of 1976, Natchitoches Central High School (Natchitoches, Louisiana) Graduate, Tulane University M.D. and M.P.H. Degrees, Griots' Art Gallery Executive Director

 

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Michael K. Butler, age 69, on Friday, February 28, 2025. Affectionately known as "Dr. B," he was raised in Baton Rouge and Natchitoches, LA. He made lasting homes in both Baton Rouge and Houma, LA, and carried fond memories from his time in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Butler was predeceased by his parents, Felton and Mildred A. Butler, and his beloved wife, Marian E. Butler. He is survived by his two daughters, Ebony and Yashica, and his granddaughter, Madison.

A memorial service will be held at Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge, LA at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Dr. Michael K. Butler Scholarship Fund https://bit.ly/DrBscholarship. Services entrusted to Desselle Funeral Home.

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Contact

Nickname

• Mike

Email

• michaelbutl@gmail.com

Mobile Phone

• 786-229-4078

Addresses

• 7522 Crown Oaks Drive
  Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  United States

Family

No data available

Personal

No data available

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Professional

Employment Information

Former

• Executive Director

  Griots' Art Gallery

  Start:

  03/2018

  End:

  10/2018
• Chief Medical Officer

  Jackson Health System

  Start:

  05/2011

  End:

  10/2011
• Physician

  South Louisiana Medical Assocs

  Start:

  01/1997

  End:

  05/2011
• Gen Surg/CAO

  Medical Center of Louisiana

  Start:

  01/1996

  End:

  01/1997
• General Surgeon

  Chabert Medical Center

  Start:

  01/1989

  End:

  12/1995
• Metropolitan Hospital Center

  Start:

  01/1982

  End:

  01/1986

Industry Information

Current

• Arts & Entertainment: Fine Arts

Former

• Me

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Professional

Employment Information

Former

• Executive Director

  Griots' Art Gallery

  Start:

  03/2018

  End:

  10/2018
• Chief Medical Officer

  Jackson Health System

  Start:

  05/2011

  End:

  10/2011
• Physician

  South Louisiana Medical Assocs

  Start:

  01/1997

  End:

  05/2011
• Gen Surg/CAO

  Medical Center of Louisiana

  Start:

  01/1996

  End:

  01/1997
• General Surgeon

  Chabert Medical Center

  Start:

  01/1989

  End:

  12/1995
• Metropolitan Hospital Center

  Start:

  01/1982

  End:

  01/1986

Industry Information

Current

• Arts & Entertainment: Fine Arts

Former

• Me

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Amherst

Reunion Class

• 1976

Graduation Year

• 1976

Major(s)

• Independent Scholar

Prizes

• Leeds

Other Academic

Secondary Schools

• Natchitoches Central High School

Higher Ed

• Tulane University

  Field of Study:

  Public Health

  Degree:

  Master-Hospital Admin

  Year:

  1990
• Tulane University

  Field of Study:

  Medicine

  Degree:

  Doctor of Medicine

  Year:

  1980

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Amherst

Volunteering

• Alumni Fund

  Role:

  Associate Agent
• Class Officer

  Role:

  Vice President

  End:

  June 2006

Fraternity

• Phi Alpha Psi Fraternity

Affinities

• Black Alumni

Post-Graduate

Community/ Professional Activities

• American Board of Medical Quality

  Role:

  Diplomat
• American College of Surgeons

  Role:

  Fellow
• Association of American Physicians and Surgeons

  Role:

  Member
• American College of Physician Executives

  Role:

  Member

Publications/ Creative Works

• Mike is showcasing his family's predominantly African American art collection at Griots Gallery. Website - GriotsGallery.com. (Amherst class notes, FALL 2022)

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