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James Ellis Clegg M.D. Jr.

Ft. Myers, Florida

1938 - 2021

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James Ellis Clegg, Jr., M.D James (Jim) Ellis Clegg, Jr., M.D, passed away on December 8th, 2021, at the age of 83, in Fort Myers, Florida. Jim was born on January 12th, 1938 to James Ellis Clegg Sr. and Hildur Virginia (Lehn) Clegg in Memphis, Tennessee. He was raised in Baytown, Texas. After...

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I am just now learning of Dr. Clegg's passing. He was my doctor for a number of years when I was in my fifties. He was fine and highly memorable doctor. Once, after an annual physical, I was speaking to his nurse regarding some extra x-rays we had done to examine my low back and hips, which had experienced 30 years of running. The nurse got him on the phone, and when I inquired about the x-rays, he replied, "Tom, there's nothing going on there but some deterioration from old age." I...

I felt a true connection with dr clegg I have missed him dearly since his retirement. He was genuine, I dont think I´ll ever find that connection between patient and doctor again. Sadly missed forever.

Jim, you were a really good person and physician. Thank YOU. It was my honor knowing you and working with you. May you rest in peace. Joe Clendenin, MD

My condolences to Dr. Clegg´s family. He was our family´s Doctor since he started his practice in Santa Rosa. He was in the delivery room when both of my children were delivered. He was there for my daughter when she had a near fatal injury in 2007. He helped her in getting approved for Social Security Disability. My husband was a patient at Warrack hospital for a month long stay. He pushed the surgeon to perform surgery that finally let him come home. He also came to the hospital...

To the family we offer our prayers and condolences, Dr. Clegg was one of the best at his craft and a rare gem in his field of work. There is an old saying that a doctor has a "Good bedside manner ", Doctor Clegg had it for sure. We as a family had our share of maladies along our path of life and we thank God that we had a doctor that we could rely on. He was a fine example of what a Doctor could and should be. I have seen many doctors since he retired and they do not compare. I have missed...

Dear Mary Jane, family and friends of Jim´s, On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, we offer our sincere condolences at Jim´s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always saddened whenever a fellow "Bubblehead" leaves on Eternal Patrol. He served with honor on the USS John C. Calhoun (SSBN-630). To our "Brother-of-the-Phin" we say, "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. Fair Winds and Following Seas." Thank you for your service to our...

Dr. Clegg was our beloved family physician for 36 years. He delivered our two youngest daughters in 1978 and 1983. He was a wonderful doctor and we are sad to hear of his passing. I loved to hear his stories about being on the submarine. He was such a great doctor and cared a lot for his patients. His going away party was bittersweet, happy for him to be able to retire and sad to lose him as our doctor.