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Memories and Condolences
for James Popp
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Talia Lampley
July 17, 2018
Dr. Popp was awesome! He was so compassionate when it came to caring for his patients. His spirit will definitely live on.
jack Roxbrough
April 14, 2008
Jim Popp always had a good laugh at what life threw at him. I am a better person for having known him. Jack Roxbrough (Annandale, Va.)
Sean Daly
April 14, 2008
I just learned of the passing of Jim. Although I hadn't seen Jim for many years (we attended college together and were in the same fraternity), he was always a terrific guy with an immensely bright future. The world has lost a bright light.
Beverly Sharp
March 14, 2008
I just learned of Dr Pop's death today and would like to add my condolences to the family. He has been my doctor for many years he was the only one that could diagnose my condition for that I will be forever grateful. This world has lost a wonderful doctor. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.
Steven Brooks
November 14, 2007
My Deepest condolence goes out to Jim's family. I just learned of his death yesterday and am truly saddened. The world has lost a tremendous human being. I had the privilege to work with Jim as Health Science Consultant for Merck. Jim was extremely well respected in the field of rheumatology and was held in extremely high regard not only for his intellect but more importantly for the way he truly cared for his patients. What stands out in my mind was his love for his family. He was not ever willing to compromise his time with his family for the lure of medical lectures and the esteem and financial gain it may have brought him professionally. I am truly privileged to have known and worked with Jim. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. To his family, please take solace knowing you meant everything to him.
Felicia Stanton
October 14, 2007
Dr Popp was my doctor when I was living in Florida and I recently called to get information from his office. I was terribly saddened to learn that he had passed away. He was a very kind and sensitive physician and surely all his patients miss him a great deal. My heart breaks for his family . Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of sadness in your lives.
Angelia Byrd
September 28, 2007
To the wife and children,family
Dr Popp was my Doctor and friend for years. We will miss him you all are in our prayers. Stay strong and keep your faith. God is with you always.
Angelia Byrd and Family
Lydia Norton (Melvin)
September 16, 2007
my father has seen dr. popp for years, and we are so devasted to hear of your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
Patricia Biegel
September 14, 2007
I just learned of Dr Pop's death today and would like to add my condelences to the family. He was my dr for many years and I love him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. May you all find peace in the knowledge that he helped so many people and know he was truly a great man.
Sandra Brown
September 12, 2007
My prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to the Popp family. Dr. Popp was a one of a kind Dr. and patient and he will never be forgotten. He may have left this face of the earth by he left behind a legacy for many to follow by the kind spirit that he always presented. I'm very thankful to God for the wisdom that was imparted into my life by Dr. Popp. I will continue to keep each of you in my prayers.
Michael Love
September 12, 2007
And so for 10 years, I grew to believe that Dr. Popp had special concern and passion just for my health situation. He was my doctor - close in age, both former tennis players, and he carefully treated my physical pain. My heart is even heavier to find that a legion of others felt the same as me - he made each of us feel special. For the big things he did and the small kindnesses, I am so very grateful and will miss him terribly.
Tracy McQuillen
September 11, 2007
To the family of a truly amazing physician,
I have been Dr Popp's patient for the past 8 years, and would like you to know how very sorry I am for your loss. Dr Popp always made me feel like my health was most important to him even when he was going through so much himself. He was one of a kind and will be missed terribly. Find comfort in your memories. May God Bless each and everyone of you always.
Patricia Ramsey
September 10, 2007
It's difficult to express my sorrow at the loss of such a wonderful and caring doctor as Dr. Popp. I've been his patient for a very long time and he has helped me more than you can imagine. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and staff during this most difficult time. He will truely be missed.
sheila matchett
September 10, 2007
I was so sorry to hear the news of Dr. Popp, as my doctor for only one year I would like to offer my prays and sympathy to his family. Dr. Popp always had a great attitude and an encouraging spirit and will me greatly missed.
Lisa Collins
September 6, 2007
I found out today about the passing of this very fine physician and man. He was a rare blend of compassion, intelligence and decency. I will miss him dearly as my doctor and my heart just hurts today. My condolences go to his fine and beautiful family. He will be missed..
ALICE CADDELL
September 6, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Valerie
September 5, 2007
I only had the privelage of knowing Dr. Popp a short year and a half as a patient. Only today I discovered the tragic news. He was one of the most compassionate doctors I have ever met. He will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to his family and friends for their loss.
Sherri Atwell
September 5, 2007
A great and caring man has been lost. You were a wonderful doctor that truly cared about his patients, family and friends. We will all miss you! May God be with your family in this time of sorrow.
Paula Ali
September 4, 2007
My heart goes out to the family. I only saw him briefly early last month as I was in the office for my appt. w/Dr Lee, but I never met him. I always heard from others what a wonderful rheumatologist he was. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless you.
Katherine
September 3, 2007
To the family of Dr. James Popp:
I was fortunate enough to have known this wonderful man for the past 10 year as his patient. He was truly a wonderful rheumatologist. I always felt lucky to have found such a wonderful doctor who took such interest in the well-being of all of his patients. I will truly miss him and cannot express to his family enough how proud he always was of each of you when I saw him. He will be sorely missed by me, but I know that he is in a much better place now. May God Bless each and every one of his friends and family members. Thank you Doctor Popp for everything yo have done for me and for all of your patients. You will never be forgotten.
Denise A. M. Edwards
September 2, 2007
Dear Barbra and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences at the loss of such a wonderful man and doctor. I was priviliged to have him as my rheumatologist and friend for nine years and will, like you, miss him terribly. I was fortunate to have an appointment with him the Friday morning prior to his passing and my only regret is that I did not hug him one last time. He was truly a gift from God to all of us and we can take comfort in knowing that all the good he was meant to do and share with us was done and it was his time to reap his reward and go home to be with his Father. There is nothing more that I can say that has not already been said as to how compassionate, faithful, loving and brilliant a man he was. The Lord must love us very much to have given him to us for just a brief moment. During his battle with cancer I gave him a prayer blanket and hope that you, Barbra, will find the comfort I hope he found with it and his faith.
Love,
Kerry Zabicki
September 2, 2007
My sincere condolences go out to Jimmy's family and friends. I knew him briefly in VA and when he studied in ME. He was such a caring man, and I'm not surprised to read of all the lives he's touched as a doctor, father, husband, brother, son, and friend. I feel blessed to have known him.
Diane Petty
September 1, 2007
May the family of Dr. Popp know that he will never be forgotten, and that each time we think of him, prayers will be spoken for you. Our prayers will be for God to continue to strengthen you, and bless and blanket you in love, kindness, hope and protection, enabling you and your five children to not feel his loss, but his love forever.
As a pharmaceutical rep, I called on Dr. Popp for years, and earned the utmost respect for him as a person and a physician. He was kind and gentle to his patients, and respectful to all. Upon returning to the industry, though my territory didn't include his office, I was so excited to be able to see him occassionally on Thursdays at Beaches IM, and to experience his strength and determination during his struggles with cancer. It was so obvious how much he adored his family.
May God bless you, Barbra, your beautiful children, and all of his family and close friends. God will help take care of you and give you hope and solutions to whatever obstacles you encounter. May you receive grace at times when you feel that it is not deserved. Even in death, God will shower you, your children and families with blessings in return for all of the wonderful acts of kindness Dr. Popp bestowed upon others. You will reap what not only you, but he sowed.
Just know that you have an unbelievable number of people that you have never met, whose lives he has touched, that will always be praying for you forever.
Katie Kiewitt
August 31, 2007
Dear Lord,
I thank you for putting Dr. Popp in our lives for this brief moment. I thank you for his care for those of us living in pain. You gifted him with compassion and gentleness. You gifted him with a brilliant mind. He showed strength even through his pain.Thank you Lord for giving me a doctor who helped me manage my pain. I pray that his family will feel your love Lord and they will grow closer to you in this time of sorrow. We will surely miss Dr. Popp but we look forward to the day when we will all be whole and painless again in eternity!
Barbra Spengeman-Popp
August 31, 2007
August 31st has always been a day of reflection for me since it is the day that my beautiful mother died in 1979. It was the beginning of my senior year and she had always been my number one cheerleader believing in me like no other and giving me the confidence and courage that propelled me when many others might have given up.
Jim never met my awe inspiring mother but he heard about her with one account after the next and knew how important this day was to me as her memory never faded in my heart and my love for her continued to grow despite her not being here in the same way. He knew that she had never left me. Too many things in my life went the right way. Too many paths had been cleared for me to explain by mere circumstance. My mother has been a guardian angel in my life. How could I have been so fortunate as to have met this wonderful man?
The peace and the acceptance of my mother's death has set the foundation for the faith that will carry myself and our dear children through this painful transition.
Jim has now come to know my mother... It is a joy to me that now he understands why I have missed her so deeply yet found peace in knowing that she has never gone far from me. And I am certain that Jim will never be far from me and our children as well. He is surrounding all of us with his never ending love and has strength now that is beyond our ability to understand.
I have seen his joy in the wings of osprey swooping in the trees all around our house, in the white moonlight that has enveloped our home like a blanket and in the eyes of acceptance of our children who seem to believe without question that he has not left us. But, instead...is closer to each of us than he has ever been before while finding joy, peace, perfect love and resurrection in God's glorious kingdom.
Thank You for your beautiful reflections.
Jim's wife,
Barbra
janet hiland
August 31, 2007
My sympathy goes out to all of Dr. Popp's family. He was my physician for many years and he will be sorely missed. He was one of the most compassionate doctors I have ever met. My husband and I were just so very sorry to hear of his passing.
Tanya Kovacs
August 31, 2007
I knew Jim in high school and knew him as a good friend. I have thought of him over the years and I know he will be missed. He was a great guy. I never knew he became a doctor but I knew he would be something special. My love to his family and friends.
Rachel Bush, RN
August 30, 2007
My heart goes out to Dr. Popp's family. I was his RN in the emergency room last saturday. He was surrounded by the most loving family and friends. Although I never knew him personally, I will never forgot him. Please accept my prayers and deepest sympathy.
Sandra (Peck)Dawson
August 30, 2007
Dear Popp family and staff, I share in your grief at the loss of such a compassionate and caring man. As a patient I know I will never find another who cared so deeply. If not for Dr. Popp’s concerns I might not have discovered that I had a potentially fatal disease. I will never forget him and know that he is indeed in a wonderful place. My sincerest sympathy to you all.
Janet Wilson
August 30, 2007
To the family of Dr.James Popp, words cannot express my sorrow in learning of his death. I know he is with God, but he will be missed so much. I have been his patient for almost 4 years now, he had to do alot of research to finally determine I had a rare immune disease. Thanks to his caring dedication - my life is much easier.
May God be with you and give you comfort in this difficult time.
With much love & caring thoughts,
Judy Marreno
August 30, 2007
Dearest Popp Family. We were so grateful to have Dr. Popp in our lives. He really helped our mother Virdie Dunford, if it wasn't for his care, we would not have had our mother for as long as we did. Our love and prayers for your whole family. The Dunford Family
Jeff Nardo
August 30, 2007
I was shocked and saddened when a mutual friend of Jim's and I called the other day, to let me know of this tragic loss.
Jimmy was Vice-President of the Junior and Senior Classes at Orange Park High School from 1977 until graduation in 1979. He was one of the most popular students in our class...a close friend who was just plain great to be around.
Jim was always a positive influence on everyone who knew him; a constant, friendly face everyone loved and respected.
Unlike many people we know through our adolescence, Jimmy's memory is a lasting one through all these years, and will continue to be.
It's sad to see how true the title of one of the songs from our high school years is..."Only the Good Die Young".
My heart goes out to Jim's parents, his wife, and children. God bless you, Jimmy, and all of his family. You will never be forgotten.
Joan Mattmuller
August 30, 2007
I have been Dr.Popp's patient for at least 12 years. He is in a better place now but I will miss him terribly. Having just seen him 6 weeks ago, I just can't believe that was the last time forever. He loved and was so proud of his family. I remember the day that his first born was born, he was all smiles. He will always be in my heart.
Marilyn May-Noe
August 30, 2007
Our symapthy and prayers go out to you. Dr. Popp was a caring physician, husband, father and community volunteer. He was very active on the NE Florida Arthritis board. I was fortunate to work wirh him for 6 years on the board. He was my physician and neighbor in PVB. Often I would see him in the local grocery store shopping with his children in tow. What a wonderful man of integrity and love for so many of us.
Linda Fox
August 30, 2007
I cannot express how much Dr. Popp's passing saddens me. A great physician and a great man is gone from us. I am one of the many fortunate people to claim him as their doctor. This man saved my life. May he rest peacefully.
My sincerest sympathy to his family.
Linda Fox
Yvonne Gibson
August 30, 2007
I wish to offer my condolences to the Popp family. Dr. Popp was a very wonderful, compasionate doctor. When I moved here from Chicago, my lupus was in full flare. Dr. Popp helped me deal with my illness and my pain and had me in remission within 6 months. I will truly miss his smile, his encourgement , his widom, and sincerity.
With love,
Dorothy "DOT" Butler
August 30, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Popp
I was one of his patient and I will truely miss him, he was the BEST DOCTOR in the UNIVERSE, he was always there to take care of me.
Wanda Watts
August 30, 2007
Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Dr. Popp was a brillant physician and wonderful man. He was the only physician, after see many physicians, who was able to diagnose my Rhematoid Arthritis. I will never forget his kindness.
Darline Salas
August 30, 2007
I am so saddened by the loss of Dr. Popp. He was my Doctor for the past 12 years. He has seen me thru difficult times.There aren't many doctors that personally call to check on you but he did.I will miss him.
My deepest sympathy to his family and his office family.
Jeffery Taubenberger
August 30, 2007
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Jim Popp's family over the loss of such a wonderful man. He was a dedicated physician and a great person. I will always treasure my memories of our time together in MCV in Richmond in the 1980's.
God bless!
Jeffery Taubenberger and family.
Wayne Charneco
August 30, 2007
What a friend he was. At age 8, I moved down the street from Jimmy, he was 11. I lived by him for 6 years. I remember Jimmy as a young boy, being very passionate about whatever he would do. He was the best athlete and mentor to me. Everyday after school we would all play sports together. He always treated me and the other kids like they were very special, now that I look back he was the one that was special. He would take the time to talk to me and give me a positive outlook on everything. He was always very dedicated to whatever he would do.
He was for sure the best athlete and person. He got me interested in sports and taught me to play baseball and football. I went on to play both sports for 8 years. His whole family was awesome, Jeff his brother, Mark the oldest (made me a handmade skateboard). I can't help crying as I write this, I have a heavy heart for his whole family, that I know will miss him. Thank God for Eternity!
MELISSA LEWIS
August 30, 2007
Dr. Popp was one of the nicest doctors I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and working with. You and your family are in my prayers. May God be with you and your family in your time of need.
Gaye Menge
August 30, 2007
To the entire Popp family,
I was so very saddened to read of the loss of our dear Dr. Popp. Words feel puny to accurately describe this man. When I had almost completely lost all hope in the medical profession, not only to help me, but to just respect, listen, believe and understand me, I came to Dr. Popp as a patient. I was amazed at his sincere attentiveness to me, the time he took to understand my situation(regardless of what the insurance companies must surely have dictated to him), and his medical brillance mixed with common sense. He was an expert at what most physicians struggle with...symptoms with undetectible etiologies. Having no pathology to support his findings was never a motive to disregard the suspected diagnosis. Each one of us was as important to him as if we were part of his own family. Just being treated like this has an incredible healing effect, often offering some hope to a hopeless situation. I will never forget this man and the way he treated all of us...patients, co-workers, friends, family etc. If even those of us who were touched by him could reflect his style of relating to those we meet just a little, the world would be never be the same.
He took extra time to do some research on my case to at least try to offer some explanation for my suffering, if not a cure. That action demonstrated to me a power far greater than the physical healing of a body...the love of one human being for another...thinking more highly of others than himself. This is perhaps one of the most absent traits in our entire human family. Thank you, Dr. Popp, for what you gave to me which surpasses even my healing. My prayer is that the Popp children either had enough time with their Dad for him to have passed this legacy on to them or that through the process of his death, expressions of sympathy and memories from those who experienced his character, that they would be indelibly marked by his life. I pray that they would make their dad proud by getting the education that he so wanted for them; empowering them to carry on his legacy into their world. It is rare to know such a man. I feel extremely blessed to have been marked by his life. Thank you to all of the Popps for sharing him with us even up until his death.
With warm regards and much sadness for your loss,
Gaye Menge, former patient
Robert Bass
August 30, 2007
To the Popp Family:
I've known Jimmy for many years and experienced some great times with him both on and off the tennis courts. During this time I never heard him say a harse or cruel word about anything or anybody. He handled himself in a mannor that few on this earth will ever match and is a true role model for us all. Like Tripp said in his message,I too will truely miss seeing and visiting him after mass. Jimmy always had a smile and kind word for everyone. We will all miss him dearly.
Brenda Bishop
August 30, 2007
There is nothing I can say that others have not already expressed. I too was a patient of Dr Popp and thanked him everytime I saw him for giving me my life back. When my other doctors had given up and just wanted to prescribe pain meds he looked for another answer and found it. He improved my quality of life both medically and personally by knowing that there are still doctors that genuinely care about people. He and I talked about his family and he always smiled and spoke so kindly of you. He loved you and I am so sorry to not have him here with us anymore but know that he is holding a place for you in heaven to spend eternity together. I truly symathize for you and pray that God will bring you comfort in this difficult time.
Kim Dixon
August 30, 2007
"I will not leave you comfortless, I will come to you"(John 14:18). I was shocked and saddened by Dr. Popps passing. He was my doctor for a few years.He took the time to listen,and never rushed me . He was the only doctor that took the time to find out what was really wrong with me out of many, many physicians because he actually listened. He did not take the easy way out as many did, he refused to prescribe harmful un-needed medications. He always did what was best for me. Before then I had suffered for years.I was selfish wanting for him, but also for myself ,that he would make a speedy recovery, so that I could get the good care that I have been desperately lacking since his illness.But reading about how he was a man of faith and did not complain through his ordeal, has strengthened my faith and reminded me that no matter who we are or what we are going through,or even going to, we have to first go to the Father, because ultimately, it is all in his hands.Is that not a precious gift that Dr. James Popp left to me?I hope to one day see him again to tell him so.To the Family, please find comfort in the words left by all of us who loved him, and from The Father who loved him most.
Phyllis Gaskins
August 29, 2007
Dr. Popp I will miss your smile. You were a very kind and understanding doctor. You listen to me and directed me with the care of my lupus. You were one of kind. A doctor who understood what a lupus patient encounters and you stood your ground with companies and organization who tried to say no. You will be miss. May God watch over your family and comfort them during their bereavement.
Rocky Rockwell
August 29, 2007
Jimmy Popp was a great tennis partner and we had some memorable victories in doubles over the years.
He was also THE MAN in his field of medicine and always helped me out when I needed it for a difficult patient. I have never met anyone who had anything negative to say about the Popster and I guess it was his quiet strength that made you love him. Barbara, if you need anything you can call me any time with questions or any medical problems with the kids. Jeff and Mark, hope you have peace about this as I know Jim would want for us all. Lets all keep in touch and of course you know that a little bit of Jimmys magic will go on with me wherever I go. Hilleary C Rockwell MD (Rocky Rockwell on the tennis court!)
JerryLynn Graham
August 29, 2007
I knew Jim because he was a classmate of my children, John and Audrey Graham. We lived across the street from the Popps for a brief time. The Popps moved to the Virginia area. I never heard anything but wonderful things about this family. My son has kept up with Jim during the years since they gratuated from Orange Park High School.
I was shocked to hear of his illness several months ago. Your family has been in our thoughts and prayer and will continue to be.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time in your life.
Jerry Lynn and Gene Graham
Eric Johnson
August 29, 2007
I also grew up with Jimmy Popp on Egremont Drive in Orange Park Fl back in the 70's. I was sad to hear that Jimmy had passed, but reading so many memories about his life. He truly lived it to the fullest. Yours Truly Mr. Eric Huntley Johnson
Dafeny Bivins
August 29, 2007
Dr.Popp:I remember the first time we meet and you took good care of me.I feel you are apart of my family and I will love and miss you very much.You will always have a special place in my heart and I will never forget you.
Marsha Staggers
August 29, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Donna Sandel
August 29, 2007
Dear Family, Friends & Staff;
I had my check-up with Dr.Popp last Friday at which time I learned of his illness. In spite of his obvious weakness his focus remained on me. He even offered sympathetic comments concerning my
situation. I was truly touched by
his perserverance. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I can tell by the many condolences I've read that he had always been a compassionate, focused soul. May his strength be your strength through the days ahead. I pray God will bless each of you with peace of heart and mind. Dr.Popp is made whole again in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Steve Williams
August 29, 2007
It was my honor to know Dr. James Popp in his practice of medicine here at Baptist Medical Center Downtown. His caring spirit, medical expertise, and love of family will be missed. May the God of all comfort be with each of us in this time of grief.
Steve Williams, Chaplain, BMCD
Susan and Brett Richardson
August 29, 2007
When I was diagnosed with lupus 5 years ago, everyone said I should not have children. Dr. Popp was the lone optimist who said to give it a try. Now thanks to his course, confidence and expertice I now have two beautiful, healthy children. If not for him I don't think I would have ever tried. He has given me a gift that no matter how hard I try, I could not begin to express enough gratitude.
To his family, we have never met you personally, but he always spoke of you with such warmth. Our heart goes out to you all as we will miss him dearly.
Judy Melcher
August 29, 2007
May GOD embrace you and your family at this time and forevermore.
Pauline Davis
August 29, 2007
I am a Lupus patient and it took me 4 years to get an appointment with Dr. Popp. I was told by everyone Dr. Popp is the best at what he does. Finally I was able to see him and everyone was correct. He was so caring and so detailed. He will be greatly missed. To his family he may be gone but his legacy will remain, have comfort in that.
Michael Blinstrub
August 29, 2007
Dr Popp was a gentleman and a true professional in his field. He treated me as a valued patient as I am sure he did to all his patients. I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
John Wright
August 29, 2007
To the Family of Dr. Popp.
I hope you find peace in the Lord. Dr. Pop was a wonderful doctor who truly cared for his patients.
Linda Campbell
August 29, 2007
To the Popp family, please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my prayers. I was one of Dr. Popp's grateful patients. Due his excellent treatment and encouragement, I now have a good quality of life. He was truly a "Top Doctor" and will be greatly missed.
Lois & Terry Reichert
August 29, 2007
Dear Barbie and Children,
Terry and I are both so very sad at Jim's passing. Our times in Hilton Head together, celebrating Nana's birthdays, will forever be cherished memories. Please know that you are in our daily prayers and Jim was on our prayer list weekly at St. Patrick's. We love you all and hope that God's grace will shower you with the strength you will need to perservere. Jim was a wonderful guy and we will miss him, too. We only wish we could be with you at this time. All our love, Lois & Terry
Tripp Porterfield
August 29, 2007
Heroes are hard to come by but Jimmy Popp was one. He was part of our Atlantic Beach tennis gang until a hip injury prevented him from playing anymore. Jimmy always had a knack for putting others ahead of himself, even during his illness. I looked forward to seeing Jimmy at mass on Sundays and was disappointed when we missed each other. In typical “Jimmy” fashion he left me a message last week and was more concerned about me than his situation. We will miss him dearly but know he is with God. Barbara, please let us know if there is anything that you or the kids need. Love, Tripp, Aimee, Trevor and Meghan Porterfield
MARIA R. PABON
August 29, 2007
To the Popp family:
It is my hope that you find peace in the Lord and in the memories of such a good man and caring doctor. For all the care he gave me as my doctor, I thank you. Maria Pabon
Lisa Dolan-Long
August 29, 2007
To the Popp Family,
I feel selfesh as a patient of his, that I lost a fantastic doctor, knowing you have lost a loving husband, father, and friend. He was an amazing doctor that truly cared for his patients on an individual basis. Jacksonville has lost one of the greatest doctors of all time! May you find comfort in God to ease your loss.
Jackie (Charneco) Stacy
August 29, 2007
Growing up in the 70's with the Popps as our neighbors brings back such fond memories. Jimmy will be truly missed to all who were privileged to have known him. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his loving family.
Teri Geiger
August 29, 2007
May God welcome you with open arms and may His love and peace comfort your family and friends. You will be greatly missed.
sherry harps
August 29, 2007
Although I did not know Dr Popp personally, he did treat my grandmother and helped her with her arthritis before her own passing. You could tell he was a very caring, warm person and took his time with her. At 84 she was hard of hearing and he was always very patient and empathetic to her needs even when he had a office full of people to see. I know he will be truley missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Lisa Hoffman
August 29, 2007
My prayers are with Dr. Popp's family. We are sorry for your loss....Dr. Popp was an amazing person and physician. While I was at United Healthcare, I had the opportunity to visit his office and always found him to be courteous and professional even while working with insurance company issues.
We pray that God gives you peace in the days, weeks and months ahead.
Diane Davies
August 29, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. Jim was a wonderful physician and friend who always thought about others instead of himself even when he was fighting for his life. We feel truly blessed to have known him. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
rose wilder
August 29, 2007
I never met James but heard so much about him from Mark. He will be missed dearly.My prayers go out to the children and family.He is surely with the angels.
Rose wilder,Mission Harvest
Harriet Parnell
August 28, 2007
There are no words that can express the loss we feel for the best doctor and friend. He showed the love for his family and his work each day. May God ease your pain in your loss, for Dr. Popp is present with the Lord and all his pain is forever gone.
Pat Francis
August 28, 2007
Dear Barbara and family, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I only met Jim Popp once,but what a wonderful caring and compassionate person. You all will be in my heart and prayers.Please let me know if there is anything I an do.
Denise (LaDavia) & Jim Lanham
August 28, 2007
My husband and I graduated from Orange Park High with Jim Popp. I have been reading all these wonderful messages and feel very happy to know that such a wonderful person was in our generation. We, unfortunately, did not have him in our current lives, but am so glad and amazed he has touch so many people, young and old and from Georgia through Florida and old friends in other states. I have and will continue to pray for his patients, office staff, friends and family. Remember his words when times become unbearable. May the memories in time help to soften the pain and some day bring more smiles than tears.
Peter Gloersen, M.D.
August 28, 2007
It brings delight to my heart to know that Jim is so loved and respected by his family, peers, patients, and friends. He will always be remembered as kind and caring, humble yet tenacious, always digging deeper, ever persistent in the pursuit of excellence in all his endeavors. Patients I’ve encountered under his care always describe him as considerate and exceptional in his ability to help them heal, truly a wonderful doctor. He touched and changed my life forever, for my own betterment, in just a brief span of time as his dignity and character, in essence his undeniable faith in God were cast to me as true inspiration.
We will not come across a finer man and physician. His absence is a devastating loss. It is not a truism but an ever more valuable truth that people like Jim Popp actually do live on through others' memories of them. In this knowledge his family will find strength, character, and love. So many, many friends, patients, and colleagues around the community will continue to think of Jim and remember him with deepest respect and affection and be steered by his soul. I feel privileged to be one of them.
Respectfully and admirably,
Beth (Adams) Raymond
August 28, 2007
I first met Jimmy (as he was always known then) after our family moved to Orange Park in the early 1970s and remember what a remarkable athlete and fun person he was to be with. We had lost touch over the years, but I am not surprised to read all of the warm sentiments and professional accolades expressed by his many friends and patients. It seems he continued to share his talent, energy, and gifts and made a tremendous difference in many, many lives. Our family will pray for him and for peace and comfort for your family.
Steve & Patty Lube
August 28, 2007
Patty and I were saddened terribly by the news that Jim had passed away. Jim displayed tremendous courage over the past couple of years, courage that could only have come from his faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Jim's faith now has him basking in the Glory of God.
We are comforted to read the many good things that people have had to say about Jim. We can only say that we agree with every word.
Barbra and family, Patty and I are so very sorry for your loss.
Ron Schwartz
August 28, 2007
Jim and I have been freinds for the last year. Through St. Paul's, we both heard of our common illness. We stayed in close contact and continued to encourge each other through our many different treatments. We were always able to encourage each other during the good and not so good times. I will miss my conversations with Jim very much. God bless Jim and his family and continue to give them the strength they need to get through this difficult time.
Stacey Grahn
August 28, 2007
To my best friend and her family. Know that my family and I will always be there for you and your family. Jim will always be with you and the children and his love, faith and generosity will follow them the rest of their live. We love you.
Ralph Gries
August 28, 2007
Will never forget the TLC of Dr Popp and his service to my deceased wife Dorothy Gries over many years. She loved him.
Kathy Nichols
August 28, 2007
Dr. Popp was one of the most decent men I've known. He was kind, considerate, and caring. He was honest and thoughtful. We would talk about our children. His were younger than mine. My girls are already at Bishop Kenny, so he had several years to go before he had to experience the teen years. This was such a terrible thing that happened to him. Even struggling through his chemo treatments, he still managed to go to work to help all those with other health issues. I can't say enough good things about this doctor. People like him are hard to come by. I'm just so very sorry for the family. I'm so sad this has happened.
Traci Wager / Traci's Transcription Service
August 28, 2007
I knew Dr. Popp professionally for the past five years as his medical transcriptionist. I found him gracious, kind and always considerate of his patients and office staff. He will be missed. My deepest sympathies to his family, friends and work associates.
Danny Knee
August 28, 2007
My prayers are with the entire Popp family at this time. I first met Jim when we played Pop Warner together in the early 70's. And through High School he was always a friend you could count on. He was a great athlete, great student and a wonderful person. He will be missed.
Karen & Bob Hershberg
August 28, 2007
We did not know "Jimmy" well while he lived in Richmond, but we were good friends and neighbors of his mother Jean. We have kept up with each other over the years and to all the Popp family we extend our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Dreama Pilcher
August 28, 2007
Dr. Popp was such a wonderful man. He was truly loved by all of his patients. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dreama Jenkins Pilcher, MD
Q. Mabel kimble
August 28, 2007
To the Popp Family and Office Staff,
My Prayers are with you in Our time
of sorrow. We have lost one Special
person. Dr.Popp was a wonderful
doctor/person.
I was blessed to have had him as my
doctor, I will alway remember that
Smile when he came into the room,
he was always so pleasant.
I will truly miss him.I always felt
better after a visit with him.
May God Keep you in his loving arms.
Jim Clower, MD
August 28, 2007
Dr. Jim Popp was a great physician and colleague who will be greatly missed by his patients and the medical community he served so well. We shared many mutual patients over the years. My patients and I will miss his excellent practice of the art and science of medicine. His dedication to his patients was evident through his perseverance over the last years of his life. He set an example for all of us and he will be missed this community. My sincere condolences to his family.
Laketia Corbitt
August 28, 2007
My prayers go out to Dr.Popp entire family.He was my doctor at one time being very dedicated to his patients.May God bless each of you one by one. Laketia Corbitt
Hattie Corbitt
August 28, 2007
TO the family of Dr. James Popp,I would like to say my heart goes out to you all.I only seen him once my daughter was one of his patients.I knew he was dedicated to his work. May God bless each of you.
Lois Lively
August 28, 2007
The Popp family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Dr. Popp was a kind and thoughtful man. Jerry & Lois.
Darryl & Serena Furguson
August 28, 2007
To Dr.Popp's wife and children,I will truly miss the best Dr. I ever had. We will miss him dearly. God Bless you all
Gayle Crews
August 28, 2007
There are no words that can express our deep sorrow and heart felt feeling for Dr. Popp. He was a perfect example of the person that we all should be. Our Love and Prayers are with the family. GOD IS THE GOD OF ALL COMFORTS AND THE FATHER OF ALL MERCIES. I was a patient of Dr. Popp for over 20 years. He always had the right answers to help me handle my RA. We often spoke of our families, I could tell his family meant everything to him. I count my blessings for having known such an outstanding and wonderful Doctor. He will be in our memories forever. Roy & Gayle Crews.
Sandra Richardson
August 28, 2007
It's an aweful thing to be in pain, with being a cripple your only promise for the future. Rheumatoid is a cruel disease and it takes someone far above the norm to take each individual on and be not only a doctor, but a friend, caring and concerned and tireless in his determination to help. I have my body back, and I am mainly painfree, all because of a beautiful person that God wanted by Him too soon. Your father, Husband, and Uncle was one of the most special people in my life and I feel so deeply for your loss. All of my love and sympathy to all of you.
John Graham
August 28, 2007
I would like to pass along my deepest sympathy to the Popp Family. Jim was a friend during high school, who lived across the street and one who always had a friendly comment and a postive outlook, as we spent time with our friends around Orange Park. I was fortunate to connect with him a few times, as we went in different directions and he always remained exactly same and true to himself. After seeing the comments of many of his patients, it is apparent that he never changed his outlook and approach to life. I will remember him and his family in my prayers and send along my condolences to Popp Family.
Jim & Penny Cooper
August 28, 2007
Thank you for sharing your husband and father with those of us who were in need of Dr. Popp's caring touch. He entered our lives several years ago when RA attacked my wife with such force that she could hardly leave our bed. With his care and attention she is now stable and has not suffered the awful deformities of this desease. Our next appointment was the 14th of next month. We were so looking forward to seeing him again.
I can not express the admiration I have for this man for what he did for my wife. Surly God had a need for the best and Dr. Popp was chosen. God bless each of you and stand in the knowledge that this man, your husband and your father, was loved and admired in a circle that extends far outside your family.
Kathy McNeely
August 28, 2007
Dr Popp was a compassionate and dedicated man to his family-first and his job as second. He treated my Mother-n-law, Imogene Townsend, and myself. He was a great Physician and a wonderful man. Baptist will truly miss him. May God see you all through this time. Kathy McNeely
Irish Beckles
August 28, 2007
To You Mrs. Popp I say thank you for allowing your wonderful husband be part of my healing. To his children I pray all Gods love and peace be with them, for they had the best of the best as a father and role model. I met Dr. Popp almost ten years ago after the birth of a much prayed for son Joshua. Shortly after Joshua was born I became very ill and I was an active duty Nuclear Technologist who very high spirited with big dreams. I woke one morning to realize I could barely walk or get up from my bed and I was truely afraid as my condition worsen I afraid of caring for my newborn and I was not getting much help or answers. But I began to pray and ask God to heal me. Then I met you Dr. Popp through a referral and my life will never be the same again now that you are gone. But you will always be my hero who let me cry who let me fuss and tell you that I was not going to make it. I shared my tremendous pain and you comforted me during my temper tandrums that you and only you recognized as depression. I was only 33 years old and I did not think it was fair. But the last time I saw you was August 17th and I brought Joshua because I knew you had not seen him for about a year and you said Irish you look good in all your pink and Joshua and I hugged you and said we loved you and we still do. You gave me the hope and the peace to let you let God help me and today 10 years later I write to you to say well done a good and faithfull servant. I will miss you. From Pastor Curtis A. Beckles Sr, Irish L. Beckles LMHC/LMFT and our wonderful son Joshua A. Beckles.
debbie smith/ Dr Jumber's office
August 28, 2007
barbara my prayer is that you and the children find strenght in God's loving arms in this time of grief. Dr. Popp will be greatly missed.
August 28, 2007
TO Dr Mark Popp and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. Tina Hicks
patient of Mark Popp, OD
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