A00178B - Michael K. Butler, Amherst College Class of 1976, Natchitoches Central High School (Natchitoches, Louisiana) Graduate, Tulane University M. D. and Master of Hospital Administration, Long Time Louisiana Physician

 Graduated Amherst College with the guy we affectionately knew as Big Mike We only recently reconnected and had hoped to see him at our 50th reunion next year…instead he will be included in our memorial ceremony Rest well my friend Dr Loris “Deuce”Rayner Chicago

Nov 21, 2025

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Loris Rayner MD

To you and yours, at Chabert ER as a Radiology Technologist, I pushed and pushed myself to try to keep up with him. He was great , a pleasure to work with.

Apr 5, 2025

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Charles Babin

I send condolences to you and your family. The Foster

Apr 4, 2025

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nadine foster

I had the pleasure to work with him in both Houma and Baton Rouge. He was a wonderful caring man who was both charismatic and witty. I have fond memories of his antics used to lighten the moment during contentious conversation. You will be greatly missed.

Apr 2, 2025

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Alana savoy

Dr. Butler was an amazing surgeon and I was honored to call him my friend. We worked together at Chabert where I witnessed his genius intellect in action. May God give his family and friends comfort with his bountiful love. Rest Dr. B. Mary Whitley and Family

Apr 1, 2025

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Mary Whitley

RIP Dr. Butler

Apr 1, 2025

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T. Gayches

To the family of Dr. Butler, you have my deepest sympathy. I send my condolences to you and your family. Praying for your strength and that comfort will come to heal your pain. "Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven cannot heal."

Mar 31, 2025

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Denise Beltran

A00178A - Michael K. Butler, Amherst College Class of 1976, Natchitoches Central High School (Natchitoches, Louisiana) Graduate, Tulane University M. D. and Master of Hospital Administration, Long Time Louisiana Physician

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Dr. Michael K. Butler

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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.

Posted online on March 31, 2025

Published in Houma Daily Courier

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Nickname

• Mike

Family

Amherst Relatives

• Marian Butler W'76 (d)

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

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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

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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A00177 - Robert Willingham Yancey, Amherst College Class of 1975, Roosevelt Roads High School (Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico), Howard University Medical Degree, Long Time District of Columbia Doctor

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ROBERT YANCEY

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ROBERT YANCEY Obituary

DR. ROBERT W. YANCEY, JR  
On Saturday, November 18, 2017 at his home in Upper Marlboro, MD. Survived by wife, Angela Yancey; children, Jennifer-Camille, Robert III and Anthony; Mother Josephine (Theartic); siblings, Michael (Barbara), Joseph (Connie), Karl (Rene) and Valerie; and a host of nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.  Family will receive friends Friday, November 24 at JB Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel, 7474 Landover Rd., Hyattsville MD, 20785 Visitation 3:30 p.m. Service 4:30 p.m.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post from Nov. 22 to Nov. 24, 2017.

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Contact

Nickname

• Bob

Family

Amherst Relatives

• Angela Yancey W'75
• Ross J. Clark Jr. '81

Personal

No data available

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Professional

Employment Information

Former

• Medical Dir

  Professional Development Corp

  Start:

  01/1987

  End:

  01/1989
• Medical Director

  District of Columbia

  Start:

  01/1983

  End:

  11/2017
• Intern

  District of Columbia General Hospital

  Start:

  01/1980

  End:

  01/1983
• Medical Officer

  Group Health Association

  End:

  01/2006
• Medical Dir

  East Coast Health Organization

  End:

  01/2006

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Amherst

Reunion Class

• 1975

Graduation Year

• 1975

Major(s)

• Biology

Other Academic

Secondary Schools

• Roosevelt Roads High School

Higher Ed

• Howard University

  Field of Study:

  Medicine

  Degree:

  Doctor of Medicine

  Year:

  1979

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Amherst

Fraternity

• Theta Delta Chi Fraternity

Post-Graduate

No data available

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