Joseph A. Eaddy

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Joseph Eaddy Obituary

EADDY, Joseph A., M.D., 74, of Belleair, Fla., died Thursday, June 30, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Muriel Eaddy; two sons, Joseph A. Eaddy Jr. and Morris B. Eaddy, both of Clearwater; two daughters, Lisa Janine Eaddy Longoria of Lake Forest, Ill., and Lynette Eaddy Smith of Atlanta, Ga.; and seven beloved grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth McInnis Eaddy and Wilbur Fisk Eaddy Jr., and his parents, Wilbur Fisk Eaddy and Lois Morris Eaddy. Dr. Eaddy was a native of Bushnell, Fla., attended the University of Florida and graduated from Emory University Medical School, class of 1955. Dr. Eaddy was a major in the U.S. Air Force and practiced medicine for 40 years in Clearwater. He served as president of the medical staff and was a member of the board of trustees at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Fla., in addition to other leadership roles. A memorial service followed by a reception will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2005, at First United Methodi st Church, 411 Turner St., Clearwater, Fla. Memorial contributions may be made to in the name of J. A. Eaddy, M.D., to the Morton Plant Mease Foundation, 1200 Druid Road S., Clearwater, FL 33756. All gifts will fund the hospital's Medical Excellence Program.

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Published by TBO.com on Jul. 6, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Eaddy

10 Entries

Sandy Tobin

February 24, 2023

It has been 18 years since you went to Heaven. We still think of you, talk about you and miss you. We even went to Bushnell to visit your grave. You were our doctor for 30 years and there has never been another like you. Love, Mike and Sandy Tobin

BAMBI GRANT

June 30, 2022

WHAT CAN I SAY, I WORKED WITH DR. EADDY AND DR. FREE WHO HAS PASSED ALSO. THE BEST DOCTORS ANYONE COULD WORK FOR. I WILL NEVER FORGET THEM.

pc borota

July 16, 2021

I was for some reason thinking of Dr.Eaddy today . My parents were his first patients in Largo.I went on and married a doctor and told many of his devotion to my parents. He would make house calls to them . Rest in peace to a kind soul..paulette copia borota

Robert Kennedy

August 19, 2020

Today, fifteen years after his passing, Dr. Eaddy is still on my mind for the care he gave my folks. I witnessed a level of professionalism and love beyond anything seen before or since. Not only did it have a profound effect on our family, I am sure his example is remembered by many in his profession. The world needs more Dr. Eaddys. Thank you, Dr. Eaddy. You are not forgotten.

Sandy Tobin

July 8, 2005

Dr. Eaddy was our physician for 30 years. He held our hands through everything from Asthma to Cancer. Over the years, he became much more than simply our doctor; he was a dear and trusted friend. We could, and did, talk to him about everything. No matter how busy he was or how far behind schedule, he always made us feel like he had all the time in the world for us. His care went far beyond his extraordinary knowledge and skill as a physician; he cared about each of his patients as individuals. If it mattered to you, it mattered to Dr. Eaddy. He was highly respected, not only by his patients, but by other physicians, as well. A surgeon we know once commented that there was not a finer doctor anywhere than Dr. Eaddy. He went on to say that Dr. Eaddy was in a class by himself and that, unfortunately, there are very few who are as dedicated and devoted to their patients as he. Among his many gifts was a great sense of humor. We always laughed and joked with him. For a time, we even shared jokes by email. He was on a quest to find the best "clean jokes" around. We moved away from Clearwater about two years prior to Dr. Eaddy's retirement--but we made the 90-minute drive to Clearwater because we couldn't bear the thought of changing doctors. When he retired, we had no choice. We made sure to have our annual physicals before he closed the door. I cried when we had to say "good-bye." Dr. Eaddy, we love you and we will always love you. We thank God for the years that you took such excellent care of us. We thank Him for the gift you have been to us and to our family. We know that you are in Heaven, with God Whom you loved so very much--probably listening to tales of ailments or mending a broken angel's wing. Mike and I will hold you in our hearts forever.

David B. McDonald

July 7, 2005

Dear Mrs. Eaddy,

I was totally blown away today when I saw Dr. Eaddy's funeral notice. I am so sad that I didn't see it earlier. Dr. Eaddy was my doctor and personal friend for over 25 years. The last time that he saw me, just before he retired, I said "Go home and relax". He was always there for me. He was the greatest doctor that I have ever known in my life. I miss him and will never forget him and all the kindness that he showed me.

Good bye, Dr. Eaddy, you live in my heart forever. You were my doctor and no one will ever take that place.

His former nurse, Pat Steiner, will also be very saddened.

David B. McDonald

Becca Shoby

July 7, 2005

I had the honor of working with Dr. Eaddy in the ER at Morton Plant, where I still work. I have not seen him since his retirement, but the years that I had worked with him before, I got to know what a wonder doctor he was. He was the most caring and soft spoken doctor I have met to this day. I always told him what beautiful handwriting he had, which is a plus in the medical field. When an ER doctor told me today that he had died, I felt very upset because of what a wonderful man he was, to everyone that crossed his path. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his family.

Sherry Wells

July 7, 2005

Our hearts are broken at the news of Dr. Eaddy. What a remarkable person. How fortunate to do what you so love to do for so many years, and have a wonderful family to boot. He was my Dr. for ten years. When asked to admit my mom to Morton Plant he did so without hesitation. He had never laid eyes on her. We asked him and he said, "Yes, I will take care of your mom." I will never forget him. His footprints are on my heart forever. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sherry Wells

BAMBI GRANT

July 6, 2005

I HAD THE PRIVILEDGE TO WORK WITH DR.EADDY IN THE SAME OFFICE FOR 17 YEARS.TO ME HE IS ONE OF THE BEST PHYSICIANS THAT I HAVE EVER MET.HE REMINDS ME OF A COUNTRY DOCTOR.I REMEMBER SEVERAL TIMES THAT HE SPENT HOURS AT A PATIENT'S BEDSIDE THAT WAS DYING.HE ALWAYS HAD TIME FOR YOU AND MADE YOU FEEL SPECIAL.HIS PATIENTS ADORED HIM AND HIS STAFF RESPECTED HIM.HE PORTRAYED A MAN OF INTIGRITY NOT ONLY AS A FAMILY MAN BUT AS A PHYSICAN.HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED,BUT HE WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS.ALL HIS PATIENTS TODAY I AM SURE FEEL A VOID INSIDE,YES HE WILL BE MISSED.THANK YOU DR.EADDY FOR ALL YOU ARE/NOW ITS YOUR TURN TO BE CARED FOR IN THE MASTER'S LOVING ARMS.THANK YOU.

Cecelia & Tom Eddy

July 6, 2005

Tom & I are very shocked at the passing of Dr. Eaddy. We would like you to know our thought and prayers are with you and your family. Dr. Eaddy was a very special person to my whole family (for well over 30 years), not only was he our physician he was our friend.

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