Category: 1960

Lee B. Chapman ’60, of Birmingham, Ala., died on Jan. 6. Lee was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson Chapman of Andalusia, Ala. He graduated from Davidson College and UAB Medical School and did general surgical residencies at the University of Virginia and UAB. Lee served in both the Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy as a surgeon on the U.S.S. Ticonderoga. After his military service, he returned to Birmingham and practiced at Brookwood Medical Center as a general surgeon for over 30 years. He was a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and past president of the Jefferson County Medical Society, and he pioneered the use of laparoscopic surgery in the Birmingham area. At his retirement in 2000, an operating suite at Brookwood Hospital was named in honor of his dedication to his patients and his commitment to the Brookwood surgical community. For the past 25 years, Lee and his wife, Karen, have volunteered with Medical Missions International, a Christian group that offers crucial and unavailable surgical procedures to those in need around the world. Lee was also a long-time member of the Independent Presbyterian Church, a volunteer at M-Power Ministries as an adult literacy tutor, and a member of several civic groups. He is survived by his wife, Karen S. Chapman, 2816 Carriage Pl., Birmingham, Ala. 35223-1948; his two children, Alison ’89 (Gordon Black) and Edward; and his four grandchildren, Kaimon and Lucian Chapman and Ian and Angus Black.

Frederick Richards ’60, of Winston-Salem, N.C., died at Arbor Acres on Dec. 1. He was born Aug. 28, 1938, to Gustave Patrick and Lizetta Wagener Richards in Charleston, S.C. Fred graduated from Charleston High School, Davidson College, and the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in hematology and oncology at Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University and North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. He served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force, practicing general medicine for two years. He was an associate professor with the Bowman Gray School of Medicine, where he taught and practiced as a clinical hematologist and oncologist for 28 years. He was a respected physician, lecturer, and author of more than 300 peer-reviewed clinical papers, textbook chapters, and journal articles. He was also a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Hematology and Oncology, and The American Board of Internal Medicine. Fred’s hobbies included learning and teaching, travel, gardening, golf, and playing with his grandchildren. He was a member of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Anne W. Richards, 2555 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27104-4105; three children, Frederick Richards III (Suzanne), Laura R. Craig (Ralph), and Dr. Charles P. Richards (Juliana); five grandchildren; and two sisters, Lizetta Richards Halter and Margaret Richards Breeden. Fred was preceded in death by a third sister, Rosa Patrick Richards Beckman, in 1991.

Thomas McLean Inman ’60, of Farragut, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Sept. 16. Tom was a charter member and elder of Faith Fellowship Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railway claims department with 27 years of service. Tom was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Ethel McLean Inman, and sister, Patsy Gardner. Tom is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cindy Inman, 12122 Valley Trail, Knoxville, Tenn. 37922-1519; children, Ken Inman (Dee) of Maryville, Anne Yarbrough of Charlotte, and Scott Inman (Glenda) of Knoxville; grandchildren, Christy Yarbrough, Shane Strunk, Jessica Strunk, Tyler Strunk, Katie Starnes, Tori Inman, and Carrie Inman; brother, Robert “Bobby” Inman ’52 (Hope) of Montgomery, Ala.; brother-in-law, Grady Gardner of Laurinburg, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.

Warren Devereaux Scheerer ’60, of Chapin, S.C., was born on June 28, 1938, in Edison, Ga., and passed away on June 24. He was a son of the late William Woodrow and Mildred Holder Scheerer. Warren was a civil engineer and worked for the S.C. Department of Transportation. He was also an Eagle Scout, Army veteran, and a member of Chapin Baptist Church. Warren is survived by his wife, Betty-Raye Nunamaker Scheerer, 1118 Libby Ariail Cir., Chapin, SC 29036; sons, Eric Scott Scheerer (Heather Dunlevy), Kevin Ryan Scheerer (Rosie), and Ryan Durand Scheerer; grandchildren, Caitlin Rebecca Scheerer and William Declan Scheerer; brother, Raymond Henry “Rusty” Scheerer (Robin); and sister, Beverly Jean Scheerer.

John Rhodes Scott ’60 of Delmar, N.Y., physician dedicated to improving the health of children, died February 12, 2007. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, he had retired from the practice of pediatric radiology. At Davidson, he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. During his 25 years on the staff of the Albany Medical Center, he contributed immeasurably to improving the health of thousands of infants and young children. He passed away Monday after a courageous four-year fight against lymphoma and melanoma. He loved outdoor activities, a passion he shared and participated in with his two sons. He was a member of the RPI Model Railroad Club and greatly enjoyed constructing buildings and structures to be used in the elaborate RPI model railroad. He took pride in the beautiful private Japanese garden he created. Survivors include his beloved wife, Gail, 26 Fernbank Ave., Delmar, N.Y. 12054-4032; devoted sons, Tim and Ted; his loving stepchildren, Amy Scarlett and Jody Mills; his siblings, Ted, Howard and Marianne Scott Pitner; three grandchildren; and former wife, Julie.