Dr. Charles Sumner Quimby M.D.

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Charles Quimby Obituary

Dr. Charles Sumner Quimby, MD, 90, Bradenton, passed away Dec. 29, 2014. Dr. Quimby was born March 31, 1924 in Winston Salem, NC to the late Edward Mark and Mary (Pemberton) Quimby. He lived in Columbia, SC until he enlisted in the Navy during World War II. He was a navy corpsman with the U.S. Marines on Guadalcanal and landed with the assault waves on both Guam and Okinawa. On returning to the states he and Martha Allen of Spartanburg, SC were married. Dr. Quimby then graduated from Emory University with a degree in general science. He then graduated from The University of South Carolina with a B.S. degree in Pharmacy, and then from the Medical College of Charleston, now known as The Medical University of South Carolina with a M.D. degree. Dr. and Mrs. Quimby moved to Bradenton, in 1958. He was past president of the Manatee Medical Society, past Chief of Staff of Manatee Memorial Hospital. Was a Charter Fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians, and a Diplomat of the American Board of Family Physicians. He was also a member of the Florida Medical Association, the American Medical Association, and in 1990 was elected Doctor of the Year at Blake Medical Center, before retiring from his medical practice in 1991. Dr. Quimby was also a longtime member of the Bradenton Yacht Club and the First United Methodist Church of Bradenton. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Martha Allen Quimby of Bradenton, one son; Hugh and his wife Pat of Tampa, three daughters and their husbands; Becky and Rick Offutt of Charlotte, NC, Lynn and Robert Pennock of Tallahassee, Marty and Jimmy Jernigan of Monroe, NC, eleven grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and many extended family members and friends. The family will receive friends from 12Noon-1 P.M. Wednesday (TODAY), Dec. 31, 2014 at Shannon Funeral Home Town Chapel, 1015 14th St. West, Bradenton with a celebration of Dr. Quimby's life to follow at 1:00 P.M. with military honors by the U.S. Navy. Private interment will take place at the Sarasota National Cemetery. The family request that in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to your favorite charity in Dr. Quimby's memory. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Dec. 31, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Quimby

7 Entries

Joe and Peggy Lively

January 8, 2015

Sumner was a wonderful man and will be missed.
Joe and Peggy Lively

Sandra MAREK Camb

January 7, 2015

Dr. Quimby was my Angel. He was a friend and doctor to my family. He delivered my daughter in 1961 and my son in 1964. He was their doctor and my doctor for many years following. I always felt better when I left his office just because he had such kind things to say and talk about. Never in a hurry..always in a good mood..always interested and in thought...always had the right answer. At one point, he even came to the house when I was really sick with something I had never heard of and got me better in no time. The man was so very special..I do not have words to explain this gentleman to the degree in which he deserves. Blessings go to him and his family in great abundance. A man I will remember and think about forever.

Marie Gentle

December 31, 2014

Sumner Quimby. A man as unique as his name. I first met Dr. Quimby in 1973 working as an ER check-in clerk at Blake Hospital. What an honor it was to be in his presence every day. I was only 19 at the time, but knew I was witnessing an amazing human being. His medical expertise for the sick was surpassed only by his precision like ability to repair a laceration. Plastic surgeons had nothing over Dr. Sumner Quimby. His southern drawl always got tangled in my maiden name [Colavito] and he elected instead to simply call me Maria-Maria. His smile was infectious, and his sense of humor was enjoyed by all. His favorite tale from medical school was his professor who taught the importance of being an observant physician. As he held a vial of urine he instructed Sumner and his classmates to taste it, and demonstrated by dipping his finger smack in the middle of it. The vial was passed around with choking gags all around. When the vial returned to the professor the class was told two things; the professor dipped his index finger, but had tasted with another; and fortunately the vial contained simply apple juice. But an observant physician he was and didn't hesitate to give an ER patient a RX on which he had written, ‘please bathe or shower daily'. He shared the love of his boat with us all which he called his refuge, even when it was still tied to the davits! An amazing man indeed who deserved the wonderful long life he enjoyed. We were all blessed to know him.

Cheryl Shoultz

December 31, 2014

I have known Dr. Quimby since the 1960's. He was the best, kindest, caring doctor I ever had. It was my pleasure to have known him. My thoughts are with the family.

Carol Stivers Kaminski

December 31, 2014

Hi Becky so sorry to hear about your father passing away. It sounds like he had a very full life. Love to you and your family.

Daryl Dietrich

December 31, 2014

This great Doctor will always be remembered by me as a great healer, teacher, and above all a superb humanitarian.

Toni Stathis Nettles

December 31, 2014

Mrs. Quimby and family, I am very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.

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