David Garrison Stroup MD

STROUP, David G., Sr..MD passed away on July 7, 2010. David was born in Newell, NC on September 27, 1923. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Elizabeth Rabun. Children; David Stroup, Jr., Susan (Markus) Mittermayr and Betty Anne (Tom) Mills; siblings Paul (Lib) Stroup, Ben (Hazeline) Stroup, Kathryn (Jim) Bennett, Mary Hendricks, and Don (Jeanette) Stroup. Grandchildren; Anthony, Karl, Caroline and Michael. David received his formal education from Erskine College, UNC- Chapel Hill and completed his medical degree at Vanderbilt Medical School in 1948. He served his country as a Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corp from 1950 – 1952. David was board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and practiced in Atlanta, Ga from 1954 – 1992. After retirement, Dave and Betty moved to the Landings at Skidaway Island. In 2003, they moved to the Heritage in Brentwood, TN. He was a life member of the American College of OB/GYN, Georgia Representative of South Atlantic Conference-OB/GYN, President of Atlanta OB/GYN, Chief of Staff at South Fulton Hospital in Atlanta, GA, founding member of Arlington Schools and Adjunct Instructor of Interns for Emory University. David will be forever remembered by his family, friends, and patients for his kind, gentle and loving nature. Funeral services will be conducted by Dr. Pat McGeachy on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 10:00, with visitation Sunday, July 11, from 4:00-6:00 PM. Both events will take place at Brentwood-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home, 9010 Church Street East, Brentwood, TN. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Atlanta, GA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to The Tribute Fund, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, 2525 West End Avenue, Suite 450, Nashville, TN 37203-1738 or the charity of your choice. For more information go to www.mem.com. BRENTWOOD-ROESCH-PATTON FUNERAL HOME, 9010 Church Street East, Brentwood, TN.