Richard Anderson MD's Obituary
Richard Anderson, M.D., age 87, went to be with the Lord February 19, 2018. He was loved by patients and friends alike.
Dr. Anderson was born March 3, 1930 in Gainesville Florida to Montgomery D. and Myrtle McLemore Anderson. He graduated Gainesville High School where he played football and basketball. He was a member of the of the National Honor Society and won the American History medal. He attended the University of Florida and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha and Gamma Sigma Epsilon, honorary chemistry fraternity. Upon graduating from the University of Florida in June 1951, he received one of two regular Air Force commissions. He served one year in Korea, where he was a Communications Officer. Dr. Anderson resigned after 38 months to enter Emory Medical School. At Emory, he was President of his class, President of Phi Chi medical fraternity and Alpha Omega Alpha, honorary medical fraternity. He married Leewood Shaw on March 21, 1959. Dr. Anderson was a Fellow in Endocrinology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He was Chief of Staff at Alachua General Hospital for three years (1973-1975), President of the Rotary Club (1980-1981), and a member of Who’s Who in America. He practiced medicine as an Internist for 40 years. While he was Chairman of Santa Fe Healthcare, Santa Fe acquired AvMed Health Plan and North Florida Retirement Village. He was a ruling elder of First Presbyterian Church and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He was a member of the Chancel Choir for over 15 years. He and his wife loved to travel and visited many countries.
Dr. Anderson is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Leewood Anderson of Gainesville; two sons, Richard, Jr. and Bruce Anderson; one grandson, Richie Anderson, all of Jacksonville, and one brother, David (JoAnn) Anderson. He is also survived by many cherished colleagues, patients, and friends.
Memorial Services will be held Friday, February 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, with The Rev. Dr. Robert Shettler officiating.
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