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December 30, 2015
Ok, I skipped the comments because everyone felt pretty much as I did, so why say the same thing over and over? Because Dr. McCain's care was more than we can describe.
One Christmas, maybe even Christmas Eve, I had a terrible ear ache and my mom called him after she had exhausted all "home remedies." He met us at the old St. Luke's on 8th St. And diagnosed it, correctly, as an inner ear infection exacerbated by hypoglycemia. This without modern technology and today's blood glucose monitors. He was dead on. I cannot say how many times in the '50's and early 60''s he met me and my sweet mother to work out our problems. God bless him. I'm sorry I didn't say so earlier. What a great and wonderful man.
Barry Dunkley
Patty Childerz
December 29, 2015
Dr. McCain was a great doctor. He took good care of me the many times I had pneumonia. I will always remember him.
Steve McClung
June 12, 2014
Our family is saddened by the loss of such a fine physician and human being. Dr. McCain was kind, compassionate and would always be able to calm my mother when I was sick or banged up from a failed adventure. He will be missed by so many and our thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family.
Pam Pattee
May 25, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Dr. McCain's family during this time of grief. Dr. McCain was wonderful to my family! He was a very caring soul who positively impacted countless lives!
Shannon Bailey
May 24, 2014
Such a loss for us all, but what a gift to our Father. There are those who touch our lives and forever change us; Dr. McCain was such a person. I will be forever grateful to have been blessed knowing both he and his loving wife, Ms. Nita. Both he and his wife are two of the most beautiful persons I have known. My most sincerest condolences to his family, and most of all, Ms. Nita.
Don Neel
May 19, 2014
I was born at St. Vincent's in 1957, my brother in 1960. Dr. McCain was our pediatrician. All these years later I can still remember what a sweet man and excellent Doc he was. I am SO glad to know that he was a man of The Lord too! I was truly saddened when my parents told me of his passing. My prayers for his family in their time of sorrow.
David Bell
May 18, 2014
Our loss, but angels are rejoicing at another faithful soul's home-coming. Great man, great father-figure, and great example of living for Jesus. Will always remember his Key Lime pie and his love for nature and all things good. Wonderful memories. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends who loved him so.
May 16, 2014
Nita, Steve, Jim, Bronwyn and respective family members,
We were deeply saddened by Dr. Jim's passing. We all know that Heaven is now his home. He will be missed. Dr. McCain was a gentle man, wonderful doctor, and as a Christian man, he was humbled before the little children he cared for , medically, over the years. They were his calling and he excelled.
Nita, remember when Bo used to do your yard work? That just doesn't seem that long ago, does it? You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In His name,
Bo & Karen
Nora Pickett
May 15, 2014
Dr. McCain was my pediatrician many, many years ago. I am sixty now but I still remember him as a caring physician. May God bless you and your family.
May 15, 2014
Please know that Dr. Jim is in our thoughts and the entire family best wishes.
Don and Betty Toohey.
May 15, 2014
Dr. Mc Cain was the most youthful and vibrant individual e-v-e-r. Very sorry to learn of his passage. Best wishes to Jim, Stephen, Bronwyn, and especially to Mrs. Mc Cain.
Bill & Caroline Wade
May 15, 2014
Nita and family...Caroline and I were saddened when our granddaughter, Meghan, told us that "Doc." had died. We will carry our memories of kindness and principles that guided him through life. I have missed seeing him (and you) working out in his yard across from our son and his family in "the Plantation". He was truly a child of God and his soul is now in the Heaven we believe in and pray for. We share your sorrow. You and your family have a lifetime of memories to hold you close together. Trust God.
Pamela Pendergast Flansbaum
May 14, 2014
Dr. McCain was a wonderful and caring man. He and Mrs. McCain will always be close to my heart because of the love they shared with all they knew. My condolences to Mrs. McCain, Jim, Steve and Bronwyn. Thanks, Dr. McCain for sharing your life and faith with all of us.
Suzanne Crittenden
May 14, 2014
Dr. Jim, you were always a light to brighten our pathways. We were so blessed to have you in our lives. Extending much love to Miss Nita, Jimmy, Steve, Bronwyn and all family.
John Pendergast
May 14, 2014
From the Pendergast family to the McCain family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Dr. McCain was a true “gentle-man” possessing the kindest of hearts which showed in the way he lived his life – a man of faith, family, love and laughter. We are forever grateful for having the good fortune 51 years ago of moving to Jacksonville and becoming neighbors and friends of Dr. and Mrs. McCain, Granny Eubanks, Jim, Steve and Bronwyn. Our love to all.
Daniel Sastre
May 14, 2014
Rest in peace Dr.McCain you touch hundreds of lives in your practice and community service.
Kathy Lechner
May 14, 2014
I was so sorry to hear about Dr. McCain's passing. Not only was he my sister's and my pediatrician (1950's-1960's), he was our children's too (1970's-1990's) . Our family felt blessed to have Dr. McCain and the rest of the practice as our pediatricians. May God wrap his loving arms of comfort and peace around you all.
Kathy Rountree Lechner
May 14, 2014
Dr. Jim was our neighbor for a short period of time until we moved away. He was a gentle, sweet man who exhibited the love of Christ and was kind to his neighbors. As a pediatrician he took joy in seeing our baby boy grow in his early years. Blessings to Juanita and family in this time of loss.
Joel and Melissa Reynolds
Laura Rodgers Family
May 14, 2014
So sad to hear of the loss of Dr. McCain. If ever there was a person that was born to be a Pediatrician, it was Dr. McCain. I have very fond memories of all the many occasions I had to seek his advice as a parent trying to raise 5 kids. He probably never knew how much our talks and his advise and counsel meant. On behalf of my family, 5 children and some of their children, he will be sorely missed. We knew how difficult it was for him to retire "the first time" and how happy we were when he came out of that retirement. With all those children & grandchildren grown, I lost track of him. Heard he went to North Carolina. Glad to read that he finally lived the remainder of his life here in Jacksonville no doubt everyday walking around the many children he cared for for all those years. Rest in Peace Dr. McCain. Your work on earth is finished but you will never be forgotten.
Jo Anne Waddill
May 14, 2014
Dr McCain spent his life helping others and was one of a team of doctors that we trusted to keep our young sons healthy. He was a caring man and we all were lucky to have been touched by him and his caring.
Red & Jo Anne Waddill
May 13, 2014
Mrs. McCain, Bronwyn, Jim, Steve and Spouses,
And other Family Members,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Dr. McCain was ONE Fine man!
Much Love and Prayers, Jonathan Judson Brown
Karen Rodabaugh Farmer
May 13, 2014
Dr. Jim was an amazing man and I was so blessed to know him and be able to spend Sunday lunches with him and Mrs. Nita this past year. These special men that served our country,our families and our Lord are to be remembered with much love and appreciation. It was an honor to know him and he will be greatly missed.
May 13, 2014
Dr. McCain was my pediatrician in the 60's. A wonderful caring man
Meghan Wade
May 13, 2014
Mr. Doc as our family called him we loved having you and your wife as neighbors. As little kids me and my sister learned alot from you the one important thing i learned is to never give up no matter what. Almost everyday we would see him gardening and putting all his hard work into something no matter how he felt. I can only hope the family is okay and anything I can do for anyone I will.
Philip Wade
May 13, 2014
Doc as I called him fondly was a great neighbor and we spoke often... I lived near him for his later years in Timber Trace in Julington Creek. May god bless the family and Nita.... He will be missed. Phil Wade
Jane Dement
May 13, 2014
Mom and I are praying for each of you for strength and comfort. We may have been separated by physical miles but never by the love we share as a family. Uncle Jim was a man of great faith and dedication to God. What an awesome example he portrayed for all. Such an honor to know him and the family. We love you.
May 13, 2014
Dr. McCain was my favorite Sunday school teacher at Lakeshore Church of Christ, and a close friend to the McKay family.
Mike Lyons
May 13, 2014
My condolences to the McCain family, especially Nita. Jim McCain was one of the finest persons I have ever known. Great character, concern for others well above himself and his influence touched many. If everyone was like Jim on earth we would have an almost perfect planet.
May 13, 2014
Uncle Jim was one of the most enduring and important figures in my youth. God bless you, and and bless his family ,wife, children,grandchildren, and great grand children. Looking forward to seeing you again before too long. Dan Ed
barry dunkley
May 13, 2014
diagnosed with diabetes in 1958, Dr. McCain guided my mother and I through all of my pre-teen years. Dr. McCain's wisdom, methods and guidance allowed me to live a completely normal life. To this day, I attribute my well being to Dr. McCain and his associates...Moss,Townsend and Perlman. Always kind and patient, Dr. McCain was truly a role model and man of distinction. I have and always will hold him in highest regards.
Ted Strickland
May 13, 2014
In 1971 My boy became violently ill.. We had called ahead and was told Dr. McCain would meet us there The image of what happened next was burned into my memory forever.. My wife and I were filing out insurance papers.... the swinging door flew up and out come Dr. McCain.. he says give me that child, but we are filling out the insurance papers... That can wait.
I never forgot that, never. Doctors like Dr. McCain don't exist anymore.
Ivy Dwyer-Frazee
May 13, 2014
Jim: My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family this day and the weeks ahead. May your fond and happy memories help you heal and bring you peace.
Bobby Rahn
May 13, 2014
To the McCain family,
Dr McCain was my pediatrician. When I saw in the paper of his passing I thought the medical field have lost a wonderful doctor. There is no one as committed to children as he was. Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers to you all. He is in God's hands. Again my deepest sympathy.
Joseph Stokes
May 13, 2014
Nita, Daythel & I join with thousands of others in praying that The LOrd will comfort you and your family in Jim's homegoing. He was a fine Christian Brother and and a wonderful compassionate physician., Joe
C. Scott Ludden
May 13, 2014
To the McCain Family,
I would like say that I am very sorry for your loss and to let you know how Dr. McCain left a lasting effect on me. I am 51 years old now, Dr. McCain was my pediatric doctor when his office was on Normandy Blvd. I can honestly say that I think about him every time I pass the area where the office was. I still see the yellow tile and frosted glass of his office in my mind when I look at that Taco bell. I've gauged every doctor I've had through the years against him (only one has come close). He was so reassuring, gentle, and kind; he always put this scared little boy at ease.
I read in the obituary about his outstanding military service and his devotion to Christianity. He no doubt handled everything in life with the same care as he did with his patients.
I'm sure there are many, many more people that feel the same as I do.
You all are in my prayers.
Cheryl Walker
May 13, 2014
So sorry to see in the obits today the wonderful, compassionate Dr. McCain. He was both my daughters' pediatrician, and I've never forgotten how sweet and kind he always was. I used to always say "I wish he was MY doctor!" My condolences to the family.
Jim and Gail Sparks
May 13, 2014
Dr Mccain was pediatrician for both of our children and they loved going to see the "smurf man". We have lost a great man and our sympathy goes out to his family, you were blessed to have had him in your life
May 12, 2014
From the Fraziers.
We are saddened of the news of Brother McCain's passing. Please accept our condolences. We are praying for your comfort at this time.
Steve, Pat, and Matthew Frazier
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