Out-Of-State, Virginia
Frank Addams England III, MD, 58, died on December 4, 2009, at his home in Durham, N.C., with his wife and children at his side. Dr. England was a practicing cardiologist in Roanoke, Va., from 1991 until his unplanned retirement in April 2009. Throughout his career, his uppermost concern was his patients and their families, both physically and emotionally. He was wellloved and respected by all of his patients and the wonderful staff with whom he worked. He was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtis Walcott England; his father, Frank Addams England Jr., both of Greenville, Miss.; and his sister, Dexter England Johnston (Harvey), of Bowling Green, Ky. Dr. England left behind his loving family including his wife, Rayner, of Durham, N.C.; two daughters, Rayner Walcott England and Dexter England Meath (Peter), all of Durham; and a son, Frank Addams England IV (Megan), of Jacksonville, Fla. He also is survived by four grandchildren, Nancy Briana England, James Riley Meath, Cecelia Wade Meath, and Frank Addams England V; and a sister, Jo England Parker (Bill), of Cleveland, Miss.; and a brother, Perry N. England (Docia), of Greenville, Miss. A private family service was held to honor Dr. England and to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Dr. England's favorite causes, the Bradley Free Clinic, 1240 3rd St., SW, Roanoke, Va. 24016 or to the First Presbyterian Church, 1 John Calvin Circle, Greenville, Miss. 38701.
This obituary was originally published in the Roanoke Times.
Easter 2023
How has it been 14 years since you have been gone?? But of course not forgotten! My kids were 2 and 4 when we lost you. They are now 16 and 18, and the one you never got to meet is 11. You would be so proud of them. I miss you so much, dad, and am sorry for the time we did not get with you in our lives!! Love, Dexter
Dexter Meath
December 04, 2023 | Durham, NC | Daughter
So blessed to have shared time with him
Frank continues to be in my thoughts on many occasions
Donna B
December 05, 2021 | Roanoke, VA | Friend
Missing you today and every day, Dad! How have TWELVE years flown by since we lost you!? Gone but never forgotten. Love you, Dexter
Dexter Meath
December 04, 2021 | Durham, NC | Daughter
Dad, HOW has it been TEN years since we lost you? A decade?!?! My baby girl was 2, she's now 12. My oldest son was 4, he's now 14. And my 3rd, the baby boy, you met is 7. We miss you so much. You were SO loved. I still cannot believe all of the comments on this Legacy.com Guest Book. They are so special and I am so glad Legacy reminded me this week to come back and read them again. You were one of a kind, Grumpa. XO
Dexter Meath
December 04, 2019 | Durham, NC | Daughter
Wow, this is amazing because Dr. England was my heart doctor and I say it everyday, I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for him, and I just called out his name yesterday, like he was trying to tell me something, I thought about him often but never called out his name in a long while. I guess I really do miss him a lot, he was a wonderful heart doctor and my family do miss him, Sending prayers to the family.
Noma Knopp
December 05, 2018 | Roanoke, VA
As the years pass .... Frank's influence continues ... We still share our stories and experiences with him and SMILE .
D B
December 04, 2018 | Roanoke, VA | Friend
We all still miss Frank so much! He and I trained together as "fellows" at UVA. His nickname with us was "55" (as he pronounced it) and our usual game was to run around and see who could do the actual work of removing the sheath of the other's patients (which was a lot of work at that time!) I can't think of anyone who would do such a thing now. He displayed a lot of hope to us when he was sick, like he would surely be okay. I'm sure his spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew him,...
Christine Gasperetti
July 12, 2017 | Princeton, NJ
Wow, I really miss my Doctor, he saved my life, and i miss him dearly, I actually called out his name two days ago, and now he comes to me through the pages of my e-mail how ironic that is him telling me i am ok. To his family I am still so sorry for your lost, and have our deepest sympathy. May he Rest in Peace and keep looking down on me through my health issues, I will always love and miss you until i see you again.
Noma Knopp
June 02, 2016 | Roanoke, VA
Truer words were never spoken! Frank is STILL very much missed and thought of often. There was ONLY ONE FRANK! Warts and all (lol)
Love to ALL!
Robin
June 02, 2016 | Roanoke