Allen Nathaniel Jelks M.D. Sr.

I was so sorry to learn of Dr Jelks' death. He was my doctor while I was growing up. He had the patience of a saint, he had to with a patient like me. He was always so caring and upbeat. I used to love the little smiley face he would draw on my bandage after drawing a wee bit of blood from my finger. The world needs more caring doctors like this dear man was.

I feel blessed to have spent time with them both before they moved from Sarasota. I am a better person for know them. They will always be in my heart Donna

I worked at Sarasota Memorial on Peds for many years and saw the caring of both Dr Allen and Dr Mary for all their patients. They always exhibited great respect for those working with them and provided care for many of us even though we were older. Their sharing of stories of their children and travels were always enjoyed. I found we had crossed paths many times along the way from days at Emory, Railroad travels and functions etc. They were special caring people and will be missed by...

Dr. Jelks was my son's doctor from birth until 18. He was wonderful. Always called the next morning after an appointment to see if everyone was ok. He was so caring. Condolences to the family.

I only met Allen and Mary once, on a brief weekend trip home with Howard as college chums. What I recall most is the warning (and subsequent experience) of waking at the crack of dawn to a full breakfast, lots of activity, and Allen Sr. in his trademark bow tie--all before 6:00 a.m. The message was clear: no time to waste, things need to be done! They treated me to a night of ceviche and theatre. The love of their children was almost matched by their expectations of doing good in the...

What a great loss! I just loved Allen who I met through the Railroad organization he was in...when the Venice Historical Society was working to save the Depot. He & wife Mary were such great people! Both contributed so much to this world of ours. I shall donate to Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation in Allen's name. In memory, Betty Intagliata,Venice Historical Society

The Jelks family thanks those who have left messages. It warms our hearts to know how well-loved Allen and Mary were throughout their lives.

What very sad news and such a loss of a most wonderful, kind, generous gentleman and doctor! The Jelks pair were all four of my children's pediatricians and I will never forget their wise counsel, consideration of calling "the morning after" to make sure my children were on the mend and love for their professions... I think of them everytime I pass by their former office on Osprey Ave. and thank God we found them in 1976. God rest his and Mary's kind souls.