M. Caldwell Butler

A Representative from Virginia. Born in Roanoke, Va. , June 2, 1925. Graduated from Jefferson Senior High School, Roanoke, Va. , 1942. A. B. , University of Richmond (Va. ), 1948. LL. B. , University of Virginia Law School, Charlottesville, 1950. Ensign, United States Navy, 1943-1946. Admitted to the Virginia bar in 1950 and commenced practice in Roanoke. Lawyer, private practice. Elected to Virginia house of delegates from Roanoke, 1962-1971, serving as chairman of the joint Republican caucus, 1964-1966, and as minority leader, 1966-1971. Elected simultaneously as a Republican to the Ninety-second and Ninety-third Congress by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Richard H. Poff, and reelected to the four succeeding Congresses (November 7, 1972- January 3, 1983). Was not a candidate for reelection to the Ninety-eighth Congress in 1982. Resumed the practice of law in Roanoke. Died on July 29, 2014, in Roanoke, Va. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, Va.