Dr. Robert James "Jim" MacNaughton, Jr.

Greenville

Dr. Robert James "Jim" MacNaughton, Jr., husband of Sandra May MacNaughton, died Sunday, November 2, 2014.

Jim was born and raised in Charlotte, NC and was the son of the late Robert James MacNaughton, Sr. and Evelyn Abernathy MacNaughton.

After attending Charlotte Catholic High School, Jim went to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD where he studied pre-medicine. He then earned his Medical degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jim did his residency and internship at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Jim served as a surgeon in the US Army in Fort Campbell, KY from 1976-1978. Starting in 1978, Jim practiced as a General Surgeon in Greenville before retiring in 2001. Jim served as the Medical Staff President at St. Francis Hospital in 1985 and served on the Hospital Board of Trustees from 1987-1994. Among his fellow doctors, nurses, and hospital staff, Dr. MacNaughton was known and beloved as much for his kindness, humor, and his humility as he was his surgical expertise. In addition, Jim was a devoted member of St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Most of all, Jim was a proud family man who loved spending quality time with his large and growing family and his many dear friends. His laughter and spirit touched all of those who knew him and will never be forgotten.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of 45 years, are his daughter, Molly Amanda MacNaughton and fiancé Robert Giacomelli of New York, NY; two sons, Robert James "Robby" MacNaughton III and wife, Dana, of Bronxville, NY and Christopher Jon "Chris" MacNaughton and wife, Elizabeth, of Charleston; brother, John Phillip MacNaughton and wife, Bonnie, of Atlanta, GA; six grandchildren, Robert James "Bo" MacNaughton IV, Stuart Cornell MacNaughton, Scarlett Grace MacNaughton, Evelyn Anne MacNaughton, Louisa Grace MacNaughton, and Satchel James MacNaughton, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A vigil will be held Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, November 7, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to St Anthony of Padua School (311 Gower St, Greenville, 29611) or Fisher House Foundation (fisherhouse.org).

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasmcafee.com.

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Published by The Greenville News from Nov. 5 to Nov. 7, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert MacNaughton

15 Entries

David Price

October 1, 2021

This fine man, with help from his team and from God, saved my mother´s life in 1979, performing an extraordinarily difficult surgery called the Whipple Procedure. She went on to live over 36 more years. Thanks be to Dr. McNaughton and to God.

Judy Whaley

October 30, 2019

I worked with Dr. MacNaughton for many years at St. Francis Hospital. He was an excellent surgeon, but more than that, he was a kind, caring man. He always treated the staff with appreciation and respect. H has been missed.

John G. O'Connell, III

November 8, 2014

My Sincerest Condolences to the Dr. Robert James "Jim" MacNaughton, Jr. family. Recall MacNaughton, Class of 1961, older brother of 'Johnny,' Class of 1965 and Charlotte Catholic Cougars Sports.
John G. O'Connell, III, Charlotte Catholic High, Class of 1964, Taylors, SC

November 7, 2014

Condolences to Sandra and family.Dr. MacNaughton was a great man. He was always nice very nice to his St. Anthony's family. He will be truly missed be everyone.

November 7, 2014

my deepest condolence SANDY. WE LOVE HIM AT ST. SO MUCH .

Tom Marchant

November 6, 2014

My sympathy to the family in your loss.

Tom Marchant
Box 8877
Greenville, SC 29604

November 5, 2014

Cookie and I send our heartfelt condolences to you Sandra and all the children and brands. He was a magnificent person, a great physician,a wonderful husband and father, and a great athlete. I could NEVER beat him at tennis, and I was better than him. We will all miss him.
All our love
Cookie and Jim Kellett

Rob Monson

November 5, 2014

I learned a lot from him during residency. He had a great sense of humor and was fun to work with. God Bless him and his family.

Merriann Hart

November 5, 2014

Dr Macnaughton was my surgeon in 1999
when I had breast cancer. I hated when
he retired as he was a favorite of mine. My deepest sympathy.

Dan Adcock

November 5, 2014

What a great man Jim was .My thoughts are with his family.

Dan Adcock
Highlands NC

November 5, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family. He was a truly nice gentleman.

Ricki Kelly
(Dr. Jordan's office)

Judy Whaley

November 5, 2014

Dr. MacNaughton was a nurses friend and advocate. It was my pleasure and joy to work with him for many years at SFH. My sympathy to all the family. He will be missed.

November 4, 2014

So sorry about Dr MacNaughton,I worked with him at GMH for many years what a great man and Doctor,he will be missed,I thought the world of him,So sorry.

Donna Poole

November 4, 2014

Condolences to the MacNaughton family for your loss. I have known and worked with him for over 30 years at St. Francis Health System. He was a great surgeon and friend. Donna Poole

Lynn Nurse from Memorial

November 4, 2014

So sorry to hear of Dr. McNaughton's passing..Be comforted in knowing he was a much loved surgeon who helped a lot of people. .

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