James Robert Butler

Background

Butler, James Robert was born on April 17, 1930 in Macon, Georgia, United States. Son of Walter Clark and Edna Ruth (Hardwick) Butler.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Georgia, 1952; Master of Science, U. Colorado, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1962.

Career

Lecturer, Columbia University, New York City, 1959-1960; successively assistant professor, associate professor, professor, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1960-1993; professor emeritus, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, since 1993. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• James Robert Butler has been listed as a noteworthy Geology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to First lieutenant United States Army, 1954-1956. Fellow Geological Society American (chairman S.E. section 1980). Member National Association Geology Teachers.

Connections

Married Gail Ann Sargeant, July 30, 1960 (divorced 1980). Children: James Robert, Sarah Pace, Erin Gail. Married Elizabeth L. Van Leuven, October 14, 1989.

Father:

Walter Clark Butler

Mother:

Edna Ruth (Hardwick) Butler

Spouse:

Elizabeth L. Van Leuven

Spouse:

Gail Ann Sargeant

child:

Erin Gail Butler

child:

Sarah Pace Butler

child:

James Robert Butler