Dr. Murray Arkin
Savannah
Dr. Murray Arkin, 93, of Savannah died Sunday, June 6, 2021, at home, with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late June Alper Arkin and the son of Ben Arkin and Yetta Fallick Arkin and was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Claudia Kantsiper, Marvin Arkin, and Marilyn Seeman, all of Savannah.
Murray will be remembered by the many people that he touched over the course of his life and his devotion and dedication to his family and friends, his patients, the city of Savannah and the medical and Jewish communities.
Murray was born in Savannah on January 26, 1928, and attended Savannah High and the University of Georgia before enlisting in the US Army in 1946.
After UGA, he graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology.
After completing his training, he returned to Savannah where he was a devoted physician for 47 years. Dr. Arkin dedicated much of his time to leadership roles within the medical community through his service on the Board of Directors of Memorial Medical Center including a stint as Chairman of the Board, Chief of Staff, Chair of Graduate Medical Education, Chief of Internal Medicine and a constant supporter of medical education.
Another passion of his was supporting the Savannah Jewish Community and various Jewish charitable organizations and causes. Dr. Arkin was president of the Savannah Jewish Federation from 1971-73 as well as president of the Jewish Educational Alliance from 1981-83. As president of the Savannah Jewish Federation, he invited and had the privilege of hosting Yitzhak Rabin, the future Prime Minister of the state of Israel, for a tour of the city of Savannah. One of the greatest honors in his life was receiving the Jack Malitz Levy Leadership Award, the highest recognition from the Savannah Jewish Federation.
Murray could always be referred to as an "old school" physician. He truly pursued his profession for the love of humanity. His compassion and connection with his patients inspired him throughout his career, and he would often be approached by former patients thanking him for his care and kindness years after his retirement. Friends and family knew him as a true gentleman.
Murray lived a very fulfilling life as part of the "Greatest Generation", but his ultimate passion was his family. He devoted his entire life to his wife (June) and his three adoring sons, Dr. David (Dr. Eva), Dr. Lawrence (Lisa) and Jonathan (Marilyn) along with his eight grandchildren (Jordan and Matt Fishman, Jarrett Arkin, Ross Cooper, Stephanie Arkin, Michael Arkin, Jason Arkin, and Adam Arkin) and two great grandchildren (Austin Fishman and Andrew Fishman).
Funeral services will be held at 1pm, Graveside at Bonaventure, June 8, 2021, conducted by Rabbi Avigdor Slatus.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the following charities: The Jewish Educational Alliance Arkin-Clark Garden Fund at https://savannahjewishfederation.givingfuel.com/jea-facility-funds.
Please share your thoughts about Dr. Arkin and his life at www.gamblefuneralservice.com.
Savannah Morning News
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