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James Repass Obituary
October 1, 1939 - November 16, 2020
Dr. James Albert Repass, 81, of Richmond, Va., passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at the Spring Arbor Retirement Center in Richmond after a prolonged illness.
Jim was born October 1, 1939, and was raised in Salem, Va., where he attended Andrew Lewis High School and graduated magna cum laud from Hampden-Sydney College in 1961. There he was a member of Kappa Sigma social fraternity and Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Jim studied medicine at the Medical College of Virginia, graduating in 1965. After a tour of duty in the Navy as a ship's physician during the Vietnam War, he specialized in internal medicine and nephrology and practiced his specialty in Richmond until his retirement in 1998. His hobbies included flying his Cessna 177 RG as an instrument rated pilot and motorbike riding.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Frederick Greene Repass and Hazel (Wiles) Repass of Salem, Va.; and his older brother, Frederick G. Repass Jr., of Atlanta, Ga. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jackie (Gordon) Repass, Richmond, Va., and two brothers, Dr. John Scott and Judith (Hensley) Repass, Roanoke, Va., and Thomas Hurt and Carolyn (Whited) Repass, Jonesboro, Tenn. Also surviving are three nieces, Dr. Kathryn (Repass) Freedman and husband, Dr. Allen Freedman, Greenville, S.C., Nancy (Repass) Breeding and husband, Brian, Virginia Beach, Va. and Alison (Repass) Herrig and husband, Michael, Johnson City, Tenn.; and one nephew, John Scott Repass Jr., Charlotte, N.C., and wife, Gina (Brendle) Repass; and several grand nieces and nephews.
The family request memorials be made to Boxer Rescue & Adoption, 11003 Racoon Ridge Ct., Reston, VA 20191
Cremation Society of Virginia
7542 West Broad St., Richmond, VA 23294
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Renae Wall
November 11, 2022
Jackie, even though I am late sending you a condolence. My heart goes out to you. I love you.
Joan Hirsch
December 3, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joe Canada
November 23, 2020
Jim was a very outstanding man. I send my condolences to the family
Adrienne Montesanti
November 23, 2020
Jackie, I was saddened to hear of Jim's passing away. You are both in my prayers and thoughts. Hope to see you soon in the future. Adrienne
Claude Wilson
November 22, 2020
Jackie, I have fond memories of Jim out at St Luke´s hospital. He was a knowledgeable and reliable consultant. You are in my thoughts.
Anne Moncure call
November 22, 2020
So sorry to hear about Dr. arepas I was his nurse at the McGuire Clinic
He was such a gentleman and a pleasure to work for
Mary and Brian Vickerman
November 20, 2020
As a tribute to Jim, his service as a veteran and his outstanding and compassionate service to his patients, we will be planting a tree in his honor. Knowing him, his gentle manner and his ability to make me smile each time I saw him will remain a warm and comforting memory for us. We will miss him, but never forget him. May he Rest In Peace and Prosperity as he joins the Army of Angels above, delivering messages from our Lord and Savior.
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