DR. ALLISON ALDERMAN, JR.

Dr. Allison M. Alderman, Jr., 84, of Raleigh, died February 14, 2008 at Wake Medical Center, Raleigh.
A service celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 am Monday, February 18, 2008 at White Memorial Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Arthur (Art) Ross, III officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Jane Bell Gathering Space at the church. A private graveside service will be held at Raleigh Memorial Park. A visitation will also be held 3:00-5:00 pm Sunday, February 17, 2008 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC 27605.
Dr. Alderman was born in Wilmington, NC on August 23, 1923 to Allison M. and Mary Kathryn Riley Alderman.
As a young person, he was an active participate in the Boy Scouts where he obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. He received his bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University, where he also lettered as a member of the baseball team. He continued his education at the Wake Forest University, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, where he received his doctorate of medicine degree.
Dr. Alderman was a veteran of the US Navy and the US Naval Reserves. He served on active duty 1941-1945 and again from 1949-1951.
Dr. Alderman was a beloved and accomplished physician in Wake County. He practiced medicine for one year in Wallace, NC and 43 years in Raleigh. He was the first physician to be certified as a board specialist in family medicine in Wake County. He was president of the NC Academy of Family Physicians in 1974 and a Fellow of American Academy of Family Physicians. In 1973, he was president of Rex Hospital Medical Staff and the following year became chief executive officer.
Dr. Alderman was a member of many professional organizations including: the American Medical Association, American Association of Family Physicians, NC Medical Society, NC Academy of Family Physicians, and the Wake County Medical Society.
He was also an active member of White Memorial Presbyterian Church for many years.
Dr. Alderman is survived by his wife, LaBette Dorman Alderman; three daughters, Jean Alderman Clarke and her husband, Bill of Greenville, SC; Nancy Alderman of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; and Allison Alderman Morrisette and her husband, Bill of Greensboro; grandchildren, Will Clarke of Greenville, SC; Morgan and John Morrisette both of Greensboro.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Ruth Edwards Alderman; and a brother, James Riley Alderman who died at a young age.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1704 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, NC 27608.
Condolences may be sent to www.brownwynne.com. Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, St. Mary's Street.
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