A00181 - Ronald Lee Nabrit, Amherst College Class of 1976, Booker T. Washington High School (Washington, D.C.) Graduate

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Look Back, March 3

by Jim BridgmanMarch 3, 2026

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A play by Smith College senior Yolanda Denise King and a dance by Amherst College student R. Lee Nabrit played to sold out houses at Smith College this weekend. The two original works were produced by the Black Theatre Workshop in the Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre. Both were testimony to the richness of area Black students’ talents. 

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Amherst

Reunion Class

• 1976

Graduation Year

• 1976

Major(s)

• Psychology

Other Academic

Secondary Schools

• Booker T. Washington High School

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Fraternity

• Independent (no fraternity affil)

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• Look Back, March 3- 50 years ago, "a dance by Amherst College student R. Lee Nabrit played to sold out houses ... produced by the Black Theatre Workshop ..."\\Source: Daily Hampshire Gazette Online - Mar 03, 2026\\https://gazettenet.com/2026/03/03/look-back-march-3/\

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A00180 - Jack Wade Jenkins, Amherst College Class of 1976, Valdosta High School (Valdosta, Georgia) Graduate

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Reunion Class

• 1976

Graduation Year

• 1976

Major(s)

• Mathematics

Other Academic

Secondary Schools

• Valdosta High School

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• Independent (no fraternity affil)

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A00179 - David Lawrence Holmes, Amherst College Class of 1976, Loomis Chaffee School (Windsor, Connecticut) Graduate

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In Memory

After many years of illness, David Holmes ’76 passed away on January 1, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Pat Holmes; his daughter, Tamala Wilkins; and his grandson, TaMarus Crutchfield.

I became close friends with Dave our junior year, and we roomed together our senior year with Eddie Floyd '76 and Marc Meister '76. Dave was a wonderful friend. Maybe it's my fading memory, but I don't remember him ever angry or moody. He was always Dave, with a smile and an open and warm expression, ready to dive into whatever bit of fun we could think of. There were many in our group of friends, but he was the glue that held us together. He had a way of making all of us feel good about ourselves and feel happy to be doing whatever we were doing.

Dave had a gift for people. He had an amazing perceptiveness that allowed him to quickly understand and react to both old friends and new friends. And at the first sign of harsh or unpleasant words, he would quietly and calmly walk away.

Mark Magyar '77 and I attended the service celebrating his life. One of the themes that was echoed throughout the service was that during his many years of pain and illness, he was a good and cheerful person who never complained. That is the Dave I remember and will always remember.

Kent Mason ’76

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• Pat Holmes W'76

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Reunion Class

• 1976

Graduation Year

• 1976

Major(s)

• English

Other Academic

Secondary Schools

• Loomis Chaffee School

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Fraternity

• Psi Upsilon Fraternity

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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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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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• Mike

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• Marian Butler W'76 (d)

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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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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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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

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  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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