Dr. Wayne Lafferty

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Wayne Lafferty Obituary

LAFFERTY, Dr. Wayne, passed away Monday, June 6, 2005, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born in Hope, Ark., June 14, 1925, he was a physician, graduating from medical school at the University of Arkansas in 1952. He was a diplomat of the American Board of Family Medicine. He practiced medicine for more than 50 years, practicing in Tampa for 30 years and in Lakeland until passing. He was a veteran, serving as an officer of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was also a member of Lake Gibson Church of Christ and an avid golfer and aviator for many years. He was a loving father and grandfather survived by three sons, John Lafferty, Lakeland, Fla., Phillip Lafferty, Birmingham, Ala., and Robin Lafferty, Birmingham, Ala.; one daughter, Julia Lafferty, Lakeland, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Lafferty, and his second wife, Peggy Lafferty. Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2005, at Lake Gibson Chur ch of Christ in Lakeland. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2005, at Brazzel Funeral Home, Hope, Ark., with services at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2005, at Central Church of Christ, Hope, Ark. Arrangements by Heath Funeral Chapel, Lakeland

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Published by TBO.com on Jun. 8, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Wayne Lafferty

11 Entries

Sam McConnell, Jr.

June 11, 2005

Dr. Lafferty was our family doctor for many years out in North Tampa. He helped us "raise" our three children and even took our youngest son Jim up for his first plane ride many years ago. We will always remember him as a caring physician who always knew what to say to make us feel better, both physically and emotionally. In fact, we used to marvel at no matter how terribly we felt when we went to see him, we always felt much better after our visit, even though he might not have done anything more than listen and tell us we would be fine. We share your sadness in his passing but we know he is still helping others in Heaven......

Trina Beck

June 9, 2005

All our love and prayers are with you. Debbie and I and all our boys, Spencer, Sean, Wyatt and Cole want you to know that we love you all and send our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father and our Uncle Wayne.

Jeff DePuy

June 9, 2005

Although I only had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Lafferty on one short visit to Lakeland, I saw what wonderful inspiration for Julie he has been.

She was so deeply motivated by him, and as his only daughter held him in the highest esteem possible.

I am positive that Dr. Lafferty will be greatly missed by his multitudes of friends, patients, family and those others who passed on his love of life, family and mankind.

My deepest sympathies go out to the family and especially Julie, in this time of tremedous loss.

Michelle Bowman Chance

June 9, 2005

Although I never met or knew Dr. Lafferty, Julie has always spoken with such high regard about her father. In the past few years that I have been friends with Julie, I know that she got her compassion from him. I can only I only wish that I had the chance to meet him. My thoughts and prayers are with Julie and her family.

Laura Sue Dunlap RN

June 9, 2005

My sincere condolences go out to the family. Julie is a very special friend to me and I will hold her and her family in my prayers.

Laurie Carey (Alicoate)

June 9, 2005

What great memmories I have of Dr. Lafferty growing up. He was the best looking man and always had a smile on his face. He was a great father and loved his family. He will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers reach out to the family who I know are deeply saddened. May God give you the strength you need to get through this time.

Diana Lidey

June 8, 2005

Dr. Lafferty made me feel like a friend, not like a patient. I will miss him and his humor.

Jacqueline King

June 8, 2005

Dr. Lafferty was my doctor from college through the early childrearing years, and I always enjoyed visiting with him. He was a good, kind man, and I still chuckle over some of the things he said to me. As I taught his sons before my marriage, every doctor visit was also a parent conference. My sympathies go out to his family.

Julie Lafferty RN

June 8, 2005

He was the most awesome father. He was gentle natured, compassionate, and totally down to earth. He loved us very much and loved his patients. His family and patients kept him going. He touched so many lives over his lifetime. He will always be remembered and always loved. OUR HEARTS ARE HEAVY BECAUSE HE FILLED OUR HEARTS WITH SO MUCH LOVE.

Brenda Thomas-Huffer

June 8, 2005

Condolences to the family. Thank you for the many years of aviation stories, as well as keeping me healthy! Dr. Lafferty will certainly be missed.

Brenda

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