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Donald McCaddon Obituary

Donald Miles McCaddon Donald Miles McCaddon, physician, died Saturday, August 15, 2009. Born on September 23, 1942 in Forrest City, Arkansas, Miles grew up in Helena, Arkansas and Greenville, Mississippi. After attending Millsaps College for three years, he entered medical school at the University of Mississippi. Miles served his country as Major in the United States Air Force at the 48th Tactical Hospital in Lakenheath, England from 1968-72. Before his retirement, he was a pediatrician with Tallahassee Pediatrics. Miles was known as an astute diagnostician, but he was a healer on many levels. He was generous with his young patients and instinctively knew how to put them at ease. The children loved the monkeys and bears on his stethoscope and his Santa Claus and Halloween ties. His keen intellect included a wide range of interests. He delighted in sharing zinnias and collard greens from his Alligator Point garden. He was a great dancer, an avid boatman, a stylish dresser and a photographer. Miles loved telling stories, including vignettes of himself, such as the time on the dance floor when the sole fell off his shoe, explaining that he had "danced his soul away". Friends and family will remember Miles for his love, his kindness, and his poetic vision of the world. He is survived by his son, John McCaddon of Tallahassee; and two daughters, Alex McCaddon of Stuart, Florida, and Sarah Howe (Ryan) of Decatur, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laverne Miles and Charles Donaldson McCaddon; and a sister, Martha Addleton Brinker. The funeral service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 3 p.m. EDT. Burial will be at a later date in the Beulah Cemetery in Rosedale, Mississippi. Beggs Funeral Home (850-942-2929) is in charge of handling arrangements. In memory of Miles, please consider being an organ and tissue donor as he was. For information call Southeast Tissue Alliance 1-866-432-1164. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Tallahassee Pediatric Foundation, 1126 Lee Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32303; or to St. John's, 211 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, where he was a devoted member for many years.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Aug. 18, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald McCaddon

23 Entries

Gloria Pitts

September 18, 2009

I send belated condolences as a former pediatric patient of Dr McCaddon. When I had several serious bouts of pneumonia as a child and had to be hospitalized (and put under an oxygen tent), my mother woke up one morning to find Dr McCaddon making me giggle at a time when I did not laugh or smile often. My prayers and well wishes continue.

Alex McCaddon

August 31, 2009

I would like to thank each and every one of ya'll for sharing your stories about my Dad with me. I will keep them in my heart forever. He will be terribly missed by me. Your stories have been a great comfort to me. Thank you all.

Patty Pehl

August 30, 2009

With fond memories from Greenville High School days, Patty Pehl Davis

Lise Ode

August 27, 2009

Dr. McCaddon was my pediatrician and father to my sweet friend, Alex. He had a kind, gentle way about him. Alex, I'll keep you in my prayers. Love and hugs to you and your family.

August 26, 2009

We always called him "smiles" perfect for a Doctor. I wish we could have kept in touch but I'll see him in the big reunion in heaven.

Lynda Ely Williams

August 24, 2009

There are some people from your past whose images are indeliable in your mind. Miles is one of those. His character made it so.
The statement about his being quite the dresser made my most clear memory of him ring true. One morning in the halls of GHS he stopped me to comment on how he really liked the shoes I was wearing. I remember that and the shoes very well as the shoes were very different from the norm[ kind of light brown fringed loafers with a high heel].
So very sorry that we won't have the opportuntiy to see him at the reunion

D Gorton

August 24, 2009

Miles was a friend of mine in Greenville, Mississippi. I have little memory of our meeting, it just seems like we knew each other forever. As youngsters we were both fascinated by what I guess you would call "electronics", though that is entirely too fancy a name. It was closer to "mechanics", as in the time we repaired a wire recorder and took turns marveling at the sound of our voices. When we slept over, we listened over my short wave radio to "ham" radio guys in Australia or Europe. Later we used the same radio to listen to "Randy's Record Shop" over WLAC in Gallatin, Tennessee. There we discovered Ray Charles and Lightning Hopkins and Jimmy Reed and Fats Domino among a long line of rhythm and blues artists.

Maybe it was something about the voice transformed through vacuum tubes that fascinated us. But I think that radio, in those days, was a portal for Delta boys who were searching to find a larger world. And sure enough, we did find that world, and now we're coming home.

I know the Beulah Cemetery. It lies in an old bend of the Mississippi River. I intend to go there and pay my respects to my old friend Miles who sleeps in the Delta soil.

I'll probably hum a little Jimmy Reed.

Patsy Newcome

August 24, 2009

I'm so sorry that we never got to know Miles as an adult. He was such a fun member of our High School class as well as being so intelligent and caring. Our memories are special. We all share in your loss of this wonderful Dr., father, and friend.

Bill Anthony

August 24, 2009

I knew Miles in Greenville MS when he was in high school. We lived in the same neighborhood and although he was a year ahead of me in school, we were friends. I knew both his parents and sister Martha well and spent many hours in and around their home. Miles was a funny guy.
He once was talking to me wondering why some of the girls liked other boys better than him....he would say, "What do they have that I don't have?"....we would joke with him and tell him it was not what you had, but how it was put together. We would laugh together about many many things. I am truly sorry to here of his death. I am sure he was an excellent doctor and made all comfortable around him.

Harold Mabry

August 23, 2009

I spoke with Miles last week concerning His 50th class reunion. He sounded very tired. He will be remembered at our class reunion in 2010.

Ken Alexander

August 23, 2009

We are saddened to learn of Miles death. We were high school classmates. He was so-o-o much fun and oh, so smart. You children always cherish his memory and the good times.
Kenny and Fay Prince Alexander

V. Hunt

August 21, 2009

The first time I met Miles was at a crowded poetry reading. He insisted on giving up his seat to me, claiming he'd be perfectly comfortable sitting on the floor. He was a generous man, who has finally given all. He'll be missed.

August 19, 2009

What an excellent doctor, wonderful, kind man, and I will never forget his calm, easy, and reassuring manner with my children and with me. Most particularly I will remember Miles making a house call to check on my third child, Bryan, when he was just a few days old. I will always remember what a special doctor he was.

August 19, 2009

Dear Family of Dr. McCaddon:
Your father was the pediatrician of my children. As a young mother I had so much to learn and your father was always willing to guide me. I thought he "hung the moon". He was gracious, kind and understanding to my children and me. He was a brilliant pediatrician and kept my children very healthy. He was greatly missed when he left his practice and he will be greatly missed from this earth. I know your hearts are saddened, but your father is in a much better place. I will pray for your family during this time and I pray that the memories of your father will bring you comfort. Your father leaves a large legacy and will always have a place in my heart from his compassion. May God's great blessings and peace be with you.

Lila Dyer

August 18, 2009

To the Family of Dr. McCaddon
Sorry to hear the sad news about your father he was a wonderful pediatrician and person. He was always our first request when we went to Tallahassee Pediatrics. He always took time to listen to the parents and the kids! He was always so kind and caring and my kids loved him. I hope he passed along his compassion and caring to his family… so it can carry on for generations to come. My prayers are with the family in the days ahead and may you have peace and comfort in the memories you share as a family.
Blessings,
Lila Dyer

Jill Elmore

August 18, 2009

My heart was saddened this morning to learn of Dr. McCaddon's death.

Our children born in '70 and '74 had his wonderful pediatric care for many years. He was such a kind, caring, compassionate skilled physician who always took the time to show how much he cared for his patients.

May the Lord draw near and bless his family. I pray the wonderful memories of Dr. McCaddon's life will soon replace those sad ones you are experiencing now.

Dr.McCaddon has now joined the heavenly group of physicians where he will receive his rewards. May he rest in eternal peace.

August 18, 2009

God bless you, Dr. McCaddon. Thank you for taking such good care of us as we grew up. We loved the monkeys and teddys, but mostly we loved you. May you rest in peace.

Jeff Erle, Kuwait City
Mike Shoaf, Tallahasse

Carla Houck

August 18, 2009

I knew Miles some years ago and his kindness and generosity toward others stand out in my memories of him. Please accept my condolences. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Mary Sparrowdancer

August 18, 2009

He was a loving, compassionate and reassuring physician and pediatrician, and my two now-grown children (and I) will never forget him or the wonderful care they received from him.

Belinda McClellan

August 18, 2009

Dr. McCaddon was such a special person and great physician. He and I had a few differences of opinion a couple of times related to diagnoses with both of my children. He was always willing to listen to me, to calmly explain his stand and then for us, together, to come up with a treatment plan.
He will always be special to me. May you rest in peace.

Cyndi Mendelson

August 18, 2009

He will always have a special place in our hearts. When our daughter was born she was early and had trouble keeping a normal body temp. We were adopting her and so incredibly excited to take her home. The nurse said that she would probably have to stay in the hospital for a while. We were camped out in the nursery when Dr. McCaddon came in. He looked at her and looked at us and said, "This is a fine little baby. You wrap her up warm and take her home and love her." Which is exactly what we did. We will never forget his care and kindness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

James Patty. MD

August 18, 2009

To Alex, Sarah, and John I am so sorry about your father. I always felt a special bond with Miles beginning when we were in medical school together and continuing when he was Susannah's pediatrician. I will miss him. My thoughts are with you all.

Jim Patty

DONNA KAY

August 18, 2009

OH WHAT A DELIGHTFUL PERSON. MY CHILDREN LOVED HIS MONKEY'S. YOU WERE A GREAT DOCTOR, YOU PUT ALL NEW MOMS AT EASE WITH YOU SIMPLE WAYS. THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT PERSON. yOU WERE ALWAYS THERE WHEN I NEEDED YOU.

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