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Age 77, died Sunday April 9, 2017. He was a Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon having retired in 1990. A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan and a US Air Force veteran having served in Viet Nam where he was awarded the Air Medal and the Bronze Star. He was a graduate of KY. Country Day School, Yale University, and University of Virginia School of Medicine. He was a member of Jefferson Co. Medical Society, the KY. and American Medical Associations, and American College of Surgeons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. J.O. Harrison and Irene Simrall, and his sister, Kitty.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Elam, two sons, Harrison Simrall (Grace), Herb Simrall (Gretchen); Chicago, IL., a sister, Irene Knuckles; Bowling Green, KY., a brother, Andrew Simrall, and also his two fur babies, Stella Rose & Baxter Blue.
Visitation 4-8 PM Wednesday at Pearson's 149 Breckenridge Lane. Funeral Service will be private with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery.
Memorials to University of Virginia Medical School Foundation P.O. Box 800776 Charlottesville, VA 22908 or American Diabetes Association 161 St. Matthews Ave. #3 Louisville, KY 40207.
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Terry Walls
February 5, 2019
I met Dr Simrall as a young Registered Nurse in the 70's at the old then Methodist Hospital on Broadway in Louisville, Ky and he was an excellent surgeon. I later worked at St Anthony in ICU and took care of some of his patients there as well. He was accurate and devoted in his work and expected the same from those who cared for his patients.
Kay Patrick McAllister
April 12, 2017
Sandra,
Jack and I send our sincere condolences in the loss of your husband. You are in our prayers.
Carrie Flood
April 11, 2017
Dr. Elam, I'm so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
April 11, 2017
Dear Sandy,
So sorry to hear of Jim's death. Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Sandy Morton Lear
Spring Hill Fla.
Janice Boutaugh
April 11, 2017
So very sorry for your loss Dr. Elam. Hugs to you!
terry foster
April 11, 2017
sorry for your loss-Jim was a fine guy
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