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ROY ALAN MCJILTON
GREENVILLE — Dr. Roy Alan McJilton, MD, 83, passed away Oct. 27, 2021, at Vidant Hospice House with his family at his bedside.
Roy was born in River Falls, Wisconsin on Jan. 30, 1938, to Dr. Charles "Earl" and Genevieve (McNally) McJilton. The family later relocated to Helena, Montana for his father's medical practice at The Fort Harrison, V.A.
Dr. McJilton graduated from Carroll College and St Louis University School of Medicine. He was a skilled E.N.T. surgeon and allergist. He practiced in Edison, New Jersey; Franklin, Pennsylvania; Lumberton; The Fayettville V.A; and Chapel Hill. He also worked in Addiction Medicine. He had a particular interest in underserved and indigent patient care.
Roy was a volunteer teacher for medical students. He kept busy traveling, hiking, hunting and metal sculpturing. He was an ardent Detroit Lions fan since his medical training at Wayne State University.
In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Larkin McJilton; and siblings, James, Alice, Charles "Bud," and Elizabeth.
He is survived by a sister, Mary Clare Shea of Harbor City, California; a daughter, Meagan (Chris) Holcolmb of Greenville; sons, Michael (Cheryl) Suvick of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Brian (Laura) Suvick of Hillsborough.
Roy enjoyed his grandchildren, Graham, Hana, Kendyl, Paige and Finn.
A memorial service will be planned for a later date.
Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home and Crematory.
Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.
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