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1926
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2008
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John Jameson Obituary
After serving his country as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, he graduated from Tulane Medical School in 1952. While attending school in New Orleans, he met the love of his life, Thelma. He established a practice in general surgery in 1956 and was Chief of Surgery for many years at Ouachita County Hospital. He was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Southwestern Surgical Board. Of few of his civic duties included serving on the Camden School Board and as a Deacon of First Baptist Church.
His favorite hobby was flying airplanes and his passion led him to serve as a fixed base operator for the Camden Municipal Airport. He had a vision to put his beloved town on the map by starting an airline, Jamaire, along with his wife. For a number of years, this airline flew to Dallas and Memphis, primarily to service the developing industrial area in East Camden. After his retirement in 1983, he and Thelma traveled extensively in their motor home. Those who knew him will always remember his feisty personality and wonderful, boisterous laugh.
Dr Jack is preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 53 years, Thelma Catherine Jameson. He is survived by his brother Dr. William Jameson and wife Bobbie of Tucson, AZ; his son Dean and wife, Valerie of Memphis, TN; daughter Catherine Prichard and husband, Jeff of Camden; daughter Karen Rush and husband, Lonnie of Dallas, TX; son John and wife, Sandra of Chicago, IL; grandchildren Corey, Brittany, Sarah and Brody of Memphis and Alicia, Joshua and Brock of Chicago.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 3, at First Baptist Church Camden with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Dr. Richard Piles will officiate the service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund and The Salvation Army. To sign the online register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Linda Roe
January 9, 2009
What a loss! Dr. Jack was a great surgeon. I loved him as a Dr as well as a friend. He was a sincere caring Dr. My prayers and thoughts are with all the family.
The Omer Knight Family
Pam and Allen Roberts
January 5, 2009
You're all in our thoughts and prayers. Your parents were both such special people.
David and Trish Davis
January 5, 2009
Dean, Catherine, Karen, and John,
Our deepest sympathy, you and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynn N. Gaines, Jr
January 5, 2009
The Mullens, Barnes, and Gaines familes were long time friends of the Jameson families. We extend our sympathy.
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Alonzo & Mary Bennett
January 4, 2009
Dean, Catherine, Karen and John:
May God be with you during the homegoing of your father.
Ron Beaver
January 4, 2009
To You All,
Good family friend as well as our Doctor.That laugh..!
Becky Hindman Kaunitz
January 3, 2009
Dean, I am very sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is so difficult. My prayers are with you and your family
Lisa Gerhardt
January 3, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers, love to you all,
Lisa Ledbetter Gerhardt
Julie & James Crago
January 3, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ronnie Walthall
January 3, 2009
John,Karen and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.He was truly a fine gentleman
Charlotte Bradshaw Arnold
January 3, 2009
Dean, Catherine, Karen and John-
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love~
Charlotte
Charles Brantley
January 3, 2009
Sorry to hear of Dr. Jack's passing. I started at Jamaire in 1981 after my initial "interview" with Dr. Jack, which consisted of small chat in the back of a Cessna 402 on the way to Memphis, TN. He and Mrs.Thelma made for a great family atmosphere while I worked there for three years. A good many professional pilots launched their careers while flying for Dr. Jack. We will keep you in our prayers.
Captain Charles Brantley
Northwest Airlines
Tom and Betty Harrell
January 2, 2009
With sincere sympathy
Mary Jo Horne Crowder
January 2, 2009
I want to send words of sympathy and also of remembrance. Dr. Jameson (Sr) sat on the back of the old FBC all during my upbringing. And my Dad fished with the boys (Bill and Jack) as they grew up. I have fond memories of Margaret, also. Thelma and family, we send our sympathy. I loved the picture!
Sandra Grimmett Perryman
January 2, 2009
Dear Jameson Family:
My heart goes out to each of you. Your dad was a great man, loving husband, and a wonderful father.
Mark Ellis
January 2, 2009
Dr. Jack had a big heart and great passion. I really enjoyed working for he and Thelma at Jamaire and remember those days fondly. He will be missed!
Chuck Pickett
January 2, 2009
I am sorry for your loss. Best wishes to Dean, Catherine, Karen, and John.
All the best.
Anna Wagnon Jones
January 2, 2009
My deepest sympathy to your family during this time of sadness.
charlie atkins
January 2, 2009
John, I wanted to let you know I am thinking about you and your family.Memories are gifts from God that death can not take away.
Waydean Waller
January 1, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Jameson was a wonderful man and left a great legacy. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Doodle Franklin
January 1, 2009
SO SORRY TO HERE OF THE PASSING OF DR. JACK HE WAS A GOOD MAN. WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES OF JUST BEING AROUND HIM WE WOULD SEE EACH OTHER AN HE WOULD CALL ME DING A LING (I WORKED FOR SWBELL TEL. )AN I WOULD CALL HIM SAWBONES. HE WILL BE MISSED
Pam Horne
January 1, 2009
So many memories. I remember being told about Dr. Jameson Sr;then Dr Jack Performed an emegency appendectomy on me when I was 13. I am sure that he saved my life.My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Paul (Skipper) Bennett
January 1, 2009
My thoughts are with each of you. You all were such an important part of my life in Camden. I have so many fond memories of each of you and your parents. I can never forget the day I dislocated my finger at football practice. The coach turned away ill. Dr. Jameson took one look at it laughed and yanked it back into place and told me to get back out there. So many more good memories. My deepest sympathies and best thoughts go to you.
Pam Johnston (Purifoy)
January 1, 2009
My daughter and I were just talking about 'Dr. Jack' a couple of days ago. My parents thought he hung the moon. He was not in it for the MONEY, as he really 'cared' for his patients. I can remember many times, he would have them meet him at his office, so they wouldn't have to pay that high bill at the hospital. :)
He was one FINE Dr. and man and Camden will certainly miss him.
I loved his little giggle, but who didn't?
Please keep his precious memories close to you and may God and friends help you through this difficult time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rita Stinnett
December 31, 2008
Dr. Jacks Family
Dr. Jack was a wounderful Doctor and a wounderful person. Ouachita County has lost one of their best citizens. My prayers will be with the family.
Rita (Hamilton) Stinnett
J.E. Chambliss
December 31, 2008
So sorry for your loss. Dr. Jameson was a Wonderful Man. He delivered my daughter 41 years ago.
Mike, Kim, & Blake Ponder
December 31, 2008
So very sorry for your loss, Dr Jameson was a Wonderful man.
Dorothy Johnson
December 31, 2008
Dean my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Diane Everett Green
December 31, 2008
Dean, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Philip, Becky & Debby Seaton
December 31, 2008
To All of Dr Jack's family,
The Seaton family wants you know how much we loved Dr Jack....his dad brought us into this world and Dr Jack took care of all of us...our mother Mary Seaton thought the world of Dr Jack as we do....
Nita Risher McGlawn
December 31, 2008
What a wonderful picture of your father. That's how I remember him. He took care of our family and we trusted his medical advice implicitly. He gave me no time to rethink having my first proctoscopy with a 15 minute prep! I can hear him chuckling now.
Camden has a huge hole in its heart as do all who knew him. Mother and I send our most heartfelt sympathy.
Nita Risher McGlawn
Dorothy Risher
The Staff of Proctor Funeral Home
December 31, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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