Milton DeRohan Chalkley Jr.
Milton DeRohan Chalkley Jr.
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Milton graduated from Suffolk High School in 1948, then from Washington and Lee University. He later graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1955 and practiced as a general surgeon in Suffolk for over 20 years. He retired from the US Navy Reserves as a Captain. Milton enjoyed photography and restoring antique cars.
Left to cherish his memory is his son, Milton D. Chalkley, III (Katherine); grandchildren, Anna, Jessica, Edward, and Phillip; 6 great grandchildren; and cousin, Alexander W. Oliver.
A graveside service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Holly Lawn Cemetery with Father Dan Klem officiating. The family will receive friends the night before from 5:30-7 PM at R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory, Downtown Suffolk Chapel. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com.
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Capt Art Halstead
October 23, 2024
Met Doc about 40 years ago when he was in the Reserves : "Have scalpel will travel". I first met him at Lafayette River Branch Clinic and Geographic Command. He was a respected figure and loved the Navy and being on ships. Navy Medicine was very glad to have him with such availability and humility that he could service several surgeons on leave over a month of Shipboard Active Duty. A couple of us took up his case where he was beyond the age of entry to the Reserves, and we supported his entry despite the Regs. As things would happen, they waived the mandatory retirement from age 60 to age 68. This gave Doc a shot at a retirement with pay and benefits, and he would not be forced out. I remember his pleasure when he found out that he would not be forced out. A great patriot and a fine gentleman.
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Capt Art Halstead
October 23, 2024
Met Doc about 40 years ago when he was in the Reserves : "Have scalpel will travel". I first met him at Lafayette River Branch Clinic and Geographic Command. He was a respected figure and loved the Navy and being on ships. Navy Medicine was very glad to have him with such availability and humility that he could service several surgeons on leave over a month of Shipboard Active Duty. A couple of us took up his case where he was beyond the age of entry to the Reserves, and we supported his entry despite the Regs. As things would happen, they waived the mandatory retirement from age 60 to age 68. This gave Doc a shot at a retirement with pay and benefits, and he would not be forced out. I remember his pleasure when he found out that he would not be forced out. A great patriot and a fine gentleman.
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