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Ernest Perry Buxton M.D. III

Ernest Perry Buxton M.D. III obituary, Newport News, VA

Ernest Buxton Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Ernest Perry Buxton, III M.D. died March 15, 2015, age 73, in Newport News, Virginia of pancreatic cancer. He was born September 12, 1941, in Richmond, Virginia, son of the late Dr. Ernest Perry Buxton, Jr. and the late Anna Heath Williams Buxton, both of Richmond. He was predeceased by his sister Jane Buxton Paddock. Dr. Buxton graduated from St. Christopher's Episcopal School in Richmond, Yale University, and the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He did postgraduate medical training at Vanderbilt University, University of North Carolina, and Duke University medical centers. He was proud to have brought the subspecialty of Gastroenterology to Newport News and started the gastrointestinal laboratory at Riverside Hospital in 1974. With Dr. John R. Stephens he founded Peninsula Gastroenterology in 1976 and practiced his subspecialty in Newport News until his retirement in 2007. He survived and recovered considerably from a serious cervical spine injury in 2011. In addition to numerous medical organizations, he was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and the Warwick Rotary Club, and served on the Board of Directors of the Peninsula Fine Arts Center. Besides his devotion to his family, other interests included international travel, golf (especially with G.G. and with his grandson, Trip Gilmore), studying history and science, and classical music, especially opera. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Georgia (G.G.) Saunders Buxton, of Newport News, his daughters Georgia Saunders Buxton Barnes and her husband Larry of Raleigh, NC, Elizabeth Buxton Qualls and her husband Todd of Cary, NC, and Courtnay Buxton Gilmore and her husband Spencer of Newport News, his grandchildren Georgia Shepard Barnes, Anne Lassiter Barnes, John Spencer Gilmore, III, Carter Buxton Gilmore, Elliott Buxton Qualls, and step-grandson Joshua Thomas Qualls. He is also survived by his sister Anna (Anne) Buxton Blabey and her husband Richard of Cooperstown, NY, and their children Tom Blabey, Margaret Young and Anna Smith, and by his late sister Jane's children, Virginia Shaw and Guy Paddock. Memorial gifts, if desired, may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Warwick Rotary Club, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, the Golf Museum at James River Country Club or the Mariners' Museum. A memorial service will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church on Thursday, March 19, at 1:00pm.

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Published by Daily Press on Mar. 17, 2015.

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Harriet Winn Ragsdale

April 1, 2015

G.G. and Anne,
I was so sorry to hear about Bucky. My
thoughts and prayers are with ya'll and your families.

March 26, 2015

G.G. I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Buxtons death. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of grief. My sympathy to all the family.
Liz Arnett
Kona ,Hawaii

J Green, RN

March 25, 2015

Sorry to hear of Dr. Buxton's death. My prayers are with his family who he appreciated for all their love and patience.

Bob and Anne (Smola) Helms

March 22, 2015

Our deepest condolences to the Buxton family. Know he was a very caring doctor and a dear friend to my family. Sending thoughts and prayers to you all.

carlos F. Acosta M.D.

March 19, 2015

Ernie was a wonderful physician and so good to patients and his peers.

Melissa Lloyd

March 19, 2015

To Mrs. Buxton and Family. I was so sorry to hear about Dr. Buxton's passing. He was such a kind man and was so good to my parents. He will be dearly missed by so many. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. God Bless.

Lou Taylor

March 19, 2015

I am sorry to hear about Dr. Buxton. I had the privilege of working with him for many years at Riverside. He was smart, kind, compassionate and always professional. Prayers to all of you.

Amy Yost Payne

March 19, 2015

Dr. Buxton had a way of making you feel important, smart, and valued. I will always have fond of his kindness. God Speed.

Sherry Akers

March 18, 2015

I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Buxton at Riverside Surgery Center-Warwick for many years. We shared many good times there, as he worked so professionally and rarely missed the conversations taking place around him. He had a good heart and talked often of his love for his family and of his work. A true Gentleman and he will be missed. Sending warm thoughts and prayers to his family.

Pat Parcells

March 18, 2015

Bucky was an excellent and compassionate physician. I truly enjoyed our years of working together. He was always looking to improve the care of his patients.

LINDA ROGERS

March 18, 2015

Sending prayers with him and to all his family and friends. He was our family doctor since 1976. He was always kind and made sure that we felt at ease with him when he took care of my mother, my sister and brothers as well as myself.I still go to where his office was because of the trust he gave to all of us when we had problems. Take care and know that we were given more than just a doctor we also were given a friend.

March 18, 2015

Dear GiGi and girls, I am so sad to learn of the passing of Dr. Buxton. He was a true Virginia gentleman. Please accept the deepest sympathy from Michael and me. Barbara Miller (Williamsburg, VA)

Evelyn Vretos

March 18, 2015

A gentle, talented, kind, caring, intelligent and courageous man. He is getting his reward in heaven.

Stephanie Slack

March 18, 2015

I have fond memories growing up down the street with the Buxton family. I am so sorry for the loss of such a great father, neighbor and friend to all. My heart goes out to everyone of you.

David & Debbie Lloyd

March 18, 2015

To the Buxton family, We are so very sorry to hear of Dr. Buxton's passing he was such a wonderful man and so very kind to me and my family he will be dearly missed and ours prayers go out to Mrs.Buxton and family.GOD SPEED Dr. Buxton

Kari Townsend (Fish)

March 17, 2015

It saddens my heart to hear that dr. Buxton has passed. He was always so nice and always had a smile on his face. I had the pleasure of working for him for three years up until he retired and remember he gave us a catered luncheon. He will truly be missed. God bless your family in this time.

virginia platon-catimbang

March 17, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Buxton family. I had the greatest privilege to have worked with such caring, smart and ever so thoughtful boss. You will never be forgotten in our hearts. Rest in peace Dr. Buxton. God bless

Brandi LaFlamme

March 17, 2015

I had the great pleasure of working with Dr. Buxton at Riverside GI lab and Peninsula Gastroenterology. As a physician, he truly made a difference in countless patients' lives! Not a day went by that he wasn't kind or didn't have a smile on his face. He always went out of his way to acknowledge the staffs' birthdays. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten! You will always live in our hearts with memories. Rest in Peace Dr Buxton, you are in God's arms now. Prayers for the family!

DEBBRA STEVENSON

March 17, 2015

IN HONOR & MEMORY TO YOU DR. BUXTON MAY YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I ENJOYED WORKING FOR YOU OVER THESE LAST FEW MONTHS.HEAVEN TRULY GAINED A ANGEL ON SUNDAY!! I'LL MISS YOU & YOUR KIND WORDS AND WONDERFUL STORIES AND YOUR WONDERFUL SMILE!!!LOVE ALWAYS DEBBIE

Carolyn Thomas

March 17, 2015

An excellent doctor.

Faye Jenkins Keenan

March 17, 2015

I thank Dr. Buxton for saving my life with his medical knowledge and abilities. I loved him dearly for his kindness and medical help and thank God for his talent and faith. God gained an angel of true mercy when He took Dr. Buxton home for restful peace.

God bless and strengthen the family of this wonderful physician who now rests with you.

Bonnie Herring

March 17, 2015

I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Buxton. He was a kind, caring person and great boss. He will be missed. My sympathy and condolences to the family.

Sandra Fogarty

March 17, 2015

A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us , they live on. Please accept my condolences Dr. Buxton will not be forgotten.

March 17, 2015

I worked with Dr Buxton at Peninsula Gastro. He was a wonderful caring person he will be missed.

Myriam Compton

March 17, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Robert Mitchell

March 17, 2015

Bucky was a valued member of our community who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He was a true Gentleman and I was privileged to be his friend. My deepest sympathies go out to the family. Rob and LaVerne

Sharon Ellis

March 17, 2015

My condolences to the Buxton family. I had the honor and pleasure of working for Dr Buxton in his practice. He was a wonderful man and a great boss. I will miss him. May The Lord bring comfort to his family at this sad time and may he rest in peace.

March 17, 2015

Dr. Buxton was a fine Doctor and gentleman-I so enjoyed working for him--he had a sweet spirit--always remembering birthdays-in the office of everyone--and with soo many to remember--In Christ's Love--Susan E. Miller-Peninsula Gastro

Dorsthea Knight

March 17, 2015

I worked with Dr. BUXTON AT THE ENDOSCOPY SURGERY CENTER IN HIDENWOOD WHEN FIRST OPENED IN THE 90'S. IT WAS SUCH A PLEASURE TO HAVE WORKED WITH HIM, SUCH AN AWESOME MAN OF GOD, HE MADE ME SO COMFORTABLE TO HAVE WORKED WITH HIM, I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM. A MAN OF RESPECT INTERGRITY HONEST N DIDN'T JUDGE A PERSON BECAUSE OF RACE BUT HE SAW EVERYONE AS PEOPLE WHO GOD MADE W/O RESPECT OF PERSONS. DR. BUXTON THANK YOU AND YOU WILL BE MISS.TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY AND TO BE IN GOD'S PRESENCE IS FAR BETTER. TO THE BUXTON FAMILY PLEASE BE ENCOURAGE AND KNOW UOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN. D L

Lora Brown

March 17, 2015

I worked with Dr. Buxton for many years at RRMC, Endoscopy Unit and for a short while at the office. He is one of the kindest, caring doctors I have know. He always made me laugh by telling us he was going to tee off his pager into the James River after retirement. He will truly be missed. Prayers to his family.

Daniel Shaye

March 17, 2015

My heart goes out to the family. I'm sad for, and with you. I wish you all healing, in due time.

James Fletcher

March 17, 2015

He was a very nice man who always had a kind word for anyone and everyone. So sorry for your loss.

Theresa Perry

March 17, 2015

My condolences to the Buxton family, my prayers are with you all. I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to work along side Dr. Buxton, at Riverise Gastroenterology, he was a great man and physician, may he rest in peace. As it is written 2 Cor. 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. God's blessings to you all.

March 17, 2015

Dr Buxton was so nice to work for. He tought me many things about Endoscopy. He always had a smile on his face. He never forgot anyones birthday at the office. He will be missed. Glad I was able to see him before he passed and he still had that same smile on his face.
Rikki Diggs

March 17, 2015

I can't express how much I will miss Dr Buxton. Worked with him in Endoscopy at RRMC for many years. My heart goes out to his family.
It was truly a joy knowing him.
Michelle Christian

Vince Joseph

March 17, 2015

Dr. Buxton was a great doctor, Rotarian, and friend of the Arts. His pasting is our loss, yet it is Heaven's gain. The way he lived his life has inspired us. This is a sad time, I hope the good memories will ease the pain.

Marc Saunders

March 17, 2015

A dear friend. A great father.

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