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James Perry Obituary

PERRY James McLeod Perry, M.D., 62, passed away October 30, 2006. Born in Brooklyn, NY on February 25, 1944 into the Air Force family of James Wallace and Phoebe Nock Perry, he resided in many cities in the United States and Britain. Following graduation from Phillips Andover Academy in 1961, he was appointed to the United States Air Force Academy class of 1965. After a year of graduate studies at Georgetown University, he served in Vietnam as a fighter pilot with the 612th tactical fighter squadron and Misty Commando Sabre. He left the Air Force to pursue a medical degree at the University of Florida, followed by a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Dartmouth. He served as a staff physician at Geisinger Medical Center before coming to Jacksonville in 1989, where he succeeded the late Marshall Horowitz as chairman of the Orthopaedic Surgery Department and residency program at Shands Jacksonville. Leaving academic medicine in 2000, he entered the private practice of Orthopaedics with his wife, Kathleen Kopach, M.D.. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Kopach; mother, Phoebe; brother, Geoffrey (Valerie); daughters, Betsy (Michael) Thompson, Leslie (Gregg) Lagerquist, Kristin, and Alexis; and five grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., with the Funeral Service at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 2nd, in the chapel of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home, with Father Ted Pisarchuk officiating. Interment to follow at a later date in the U.S. Airforce Academy Cemetery in Colorado Springs, CO. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the USAF Academy Association of Graduates, 3116 Academy Drive, USAFA, CO 80840, or charity of choice. Services are under the direction and care of Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for James Perry

17 Entries

Melinda McKinney-Skie

November 19, 2006

Thank You Dr.Perry for taking care of my mom, Marianna McKinney. Because of your care and support you encouraged her to try to walk.You will have a big jewel in your crown when you walk with Jesus.

Thank You,
Melinda A. McKinney-Skie

John & Sandy Christian

November 12, 2006

To Kathy and the whole Perry family we send our deepest sympathies in your great loss. May God bless and comfort you.

Brad Fowler

November 6, 2006

My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and staff of Dr. Perry. I most valued his insight, integrity, honesty and perspective. He was first-class from the heart. Peace be with during this time and always.

Estella Lee

November 6, 2006

I was a patient of Dr Perry's in 1987. I found him to be a great doctor and one of the most patient people I have ever met. My sympathy goes out to his family.

Catherine Pharo

November 5, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Remy Tolentino

November 3, 2006

I was a PRN Nurse at shands,I had the apportunity to work with Dr.Perry doing all his orthopaedic cases.With a Surgical Tech. and a
group of ortho.residents, we did his back to back total joints with no pressure or stress.He treated us with respect and appreciated the work we did.He was a good Man and an ideal Surgeon to work with.
May God bless your family on this sad day.

Penemarie K Murphy PT,pres

November 2, 2006

To the family and staff of Dr Perry. Our deepest condolences. From our staff at Physical Therapy Services.

Kurtis Hort

November 2, 2006

Dr. Perry taught me the science and art of Orthopaedic Surgery. He was a gentleman in all aspects of life and I will use what he taught me about being a man long after I stop practicing medicine.

John Christopher

November 2, 2006

As a patient of Dr. Perry's, I always found him upbeat and friendly. His level of medical care was first class as was he. My prayers go out to Dr. Kopach and the family. I count it a blessing to have had him as my surgeon.

Robin moore

November 1, 2006

Dr. Perry was a breath of fresh air each time he came into St. Lukes Hospital-I will miss him. R. Moore

Mickey Anderson

November 1, 2006

I have known and loved the family of Dr. Perry for so many years. I pray for the whole famiy and that God will put his arms around the family and give them spiritual support for the days ahead. We love you. Mickey and Gordon Anderson, contact us.

Karen Christopher-Smith

November 1, 2006

It was a great pleasure to have worked and known Dr. Perry over the past few years at St. Luke's. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Charlene Velasco

November 1, 2006

I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Perry a couple of times in the operating room. He was always so pleasant and calm to work with. And he always smiled. He will truly be missed.

Kevin Price

November 1, 2006

The thoughtful, intellegent and always upbeat spirit of Jim Perry touched our lives in so many ways. He was a true renaissance man. We will always remember him as the close friend who provided balance and perspective in a sometimes confusing world. We will miss you Jimmie. Sach & Kevin

Mary Ellen Wofford

October 31, 2006

I am sorry to hear of Dr. Perry's passing. He always seemed so full of life. I will pray that God brings comfort to Dr. Kopach and the girls in the sad days ahead. I have found that remembering the good times can help. God bless and keep you.

Louise E. Hill

October 31, 2006

He was my physician for several years, and was a wonderful person. My condolences to his family. He is at peace.

Bill Bielmyer

October 31, 2006

First, my condolence goes out to the Perry family, his wife Kathy and his three daughters. We have lost a very special man who will always be remembered for his kindness and caring for others. As I always told him, he was one of my most favorite buddies to enjoy a round of golf. Even if he struggled with his own game, he would always offer words of encouragement to those around him, helping them to play better. I will miss my golfing buddy, but will never forget him. Over the years we have lost these members of our golfing group, Henry Long, Bill Carpenter, Gary Pajcic and now Doc. To Kathy and the girls, Doc's pain is gone, he is smiling and eating that favorite Butterfinger candy bar and now he, Gary, Henry and Bill are in Heaven and will be playing golf every day, and we all know how he loved his golf. I'll miss you buddy.

Bill Bielmyer SR

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