Jim F. Waldron, M.D.

Dr. Waldron was born December 13, 1932 in Union City, Tennessee, to James Aubrey and Cylistia Shelby Waldron. While attending Alamo High School, Jim was a well-rounded student and excelled in leadership, sports and music. He was elected Governor of Boys State, an accolade recognizing academics and strong leadership skills.

Jim completed his Pre-Medical Studies at Memphis State University before entering Medical School at the University of Tennessee where he earned his degree of Doctor of Medicine. Jim did his internship at John Gaston Hospital in Memphis, followed by his Residence at the University of Tennessee Hospital, where he held the positions of Assistant Resident, Associate Resident, and Chief Resident in the Department of Otolaryngology. Jim was a Clinical Instructor of Otolaryngology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He was certified by the American Board of Otolaryngic Allergy, the American Board of Otolaryngology and was a member of several professional organizations.

Jim maintained a long medical practice at Houston Ear Nose & Throat for over fifty years. He was elected to the Board of Health Network Providers in 1983 and in 1988 was elected President, a position he held for sixteen years. Jim served Memorial Southwest Hospital as Chief of Staff in 1982.

Jim loved playing golf around the country with friends and family. He played many rounds at Sugar Creek Country Club accompanied by his companion, Ziva, his chocolate Labrador. When not playing golf, Jim was an avid Houston Sports Fan. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, water skiing, and photography.

Jim was preceded in death by his sister, Oneida Larimore and husband F.G. Larimore of Rodgers, Arkansas; and his sister in law, Tina Howell of Memphis, Tennessee.

Dr. Waldron is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Jonell Waldron; sons, Michael (wife Jocie) of Montana, Jimmie (wife Cindy) of Louisiana, Steve of Arkansas, and Jerral (wife Alyson) of Texas; grandchildren, Shelby Waldron, Lane Waldron and Audie Waldron; great grandchildren, Jayden and Carson Hall; and nephews, Jim Brown, Robert Brown and Craig Howell.

A Memorial Celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday September 21, 2013, at The Settegast-Kopf Co. @ Sugar Creek, 15015 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land (Williams Trace Exit),The Reverend Tim P. VanDuivendyk, Chaplain and System Executive for Chaplaincy Memorial Hermann Health System , officiating.