Brother Ronald Butler

Alpha: March 2, 1942 – Omega: September 17, 2023

Bro. Ronald Butler, was a native of New Orleans and graduate of Walter L. Cohen High School. He also graduated from Southern University in New Orleans with a degree in Finance. Bro. Butler was a retired employee of the United States Department of Agriculture. Bro. Butler was initiated into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on July 15, 1972. He was a life member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., a Rho Phi chapter icon and a leader throughout the fraternity at the district and international levels. Rho Phi chapter recognized his leadership and dedication to our fraternity by awarding him with the chapter’s Omega Man of the Year award 13 times and receiving the Superior Service award 16 times. Bro. Butler also received the chapter’s Lifetime Achievement (Founders) award. Bro. Butler served on many chapter committees and especially enjoyed delivering Thanksgiving baskets to needy families the week of Thanksgiving. He also served the chapter as Basileus and Parliamentarian. Bro. Butler served the Ninth District as the Louisiana Southeast State Representative and served as the Grand Marshall of Omega Psi Phi’s 70th Grand Conclave that was held in New Orleans.