CHARLES CITY - Richard Fry Bunting died peacefully at his home in Charles City, Va., on March 20, 2010, after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's.
He is survived by three children and five grandchildren, Strother Sharp and husband, John of Charles City, Richard St. John Bunting, wife, Lizeth, and children, Douglas and Mymie of Williamsburg, and Liza Potts, husband, Keith, and children, Jacob, Lia, and Allyn, also of Williamsburg.
Richard was the youngest child born to Chine Bunting and Myra Logan Bunting of Salem, Va., on May 4, 1929.
His brothers, Pete and Bobby, and his sister, Mymie, preceded him in death. Julia St. John, also of Salem, his first wife and the mother of his children, also predeceased him.
Richard grew up in Salem and loved the Roanoke Valley. He had fond memories of having attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where he was awarded a Prayer book and a cross for his service as an acolyte. He attended Andrew Lewis High School from 1943 to 1947 where he excelled in sports.
In 1947 he matriculated to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on a football scholarship. He played on the Carolina teams that competed in the Sugar Bowl in 1948 and the Cotton Bowl in 1949. In 1950, his senior year, he served as co-captain with All American Huck Holdash. He remained an active member of the Carolina Alumni Association and enjoyed attending football reunions.
While at Carolina, Richard also participated in the Air Force ROTC program. After graduation he served for three years in the Air Force as a test pilot for the F-84F Thunderstreak. He spoke often of the thrill of flying jet aircraft, and of his time serving in Texas and Japan.
After his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force, "Dickie Buntz," as he was fondly known, completed an organic chemistry class at Roanoke College, and then entered the University of Virginia Medical School in the fall of 1954. He specialized in ophthalmology, and after completing his internship and residency, embarked on a long and satisfying professional career. He practiced first in Richmond, Virginia, and then opened the first ophthalmology practice in Williamsburg in 1970. He was known as an accessible and compassionate physician who kept his home number listed in the telephone book and made his services available to anyone who needed them.
Richard was a member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Williamsburg where he worshiped and sang in the choir.
"Dr. B" retired from the practice of medicine in 1999 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in the same year. He was able to remain at his Charles City home where he enjoyed gardening, golf, water sports, and his beloved dogs. This was made possible through the devotion of his family, and the dedication of long-time family friend and caregiver Clara Harris. He will be remembered as a hard-working, kind, and generous man, and will be greatly missed as a doctor, father, grandfather, and friend.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 1333 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg VA 23185.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer's Association , or to St. Martin's Episcopal Church Outreach Committee at the above address. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in Daily Press from March 23 to March 24, 2010
He is survived by three children and five grandchildren, Strother Sharp and husband, John of Charles City, Richard St. John Bunting, wife, Lizeth, and children, Douglas and Mymie of Williamsburg, and Liza Potts, husband, Keith, and children, Jacob, Lia, and Allyn, also of Williamsburg.
Richard was the youngest child born to Chine Bunting and Myra Logan Bunting of Salem, Va., on May 4, 1929.
His brothers, Pete and Bobby, and his sister, Mymie, preceded him in death. Julia St. John, also of Salem, his first wife and the mother of his children, also predeceased him.
Richard grew up in Salem and loved the Roanoke Valley. He had fond memories of having attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where he was awarded a Prayer book and a cross for his service as an acolyte. He attended Andrew Lewis High School from 1943 to 1947 where he excelled in sports.
In 1947 he matriculated to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on a football scholarship. He played on the Carolina teams that competed in the Sugar Bowl in 1948 and the Cotton Bowl in 1949. In 1950, his senior year, he served as co-captain with All American Huck Holdash. He remained an active member of the Carolina Alumni Association and enjoyed attending football reunions.
While at Carolina, Richard also participated in the Air Force ROTC program. After graduation he served for three years in the Air Force as a test pilot for the F-84F Thunderstreak. He spoke often of the thrill of flying jet aircraft, and of his time serving in Texas and Japan.
After his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force, "Dickie Buntz," as he was fondly known, completed an organic chemistry class at Roanoke College, and then entered the University of Virginia Medical School in the fall of 1954. He specialized in ophthalmology, and after completing his internship and residency, embarked on a long and satisfying professional career. He practiced first in Richmond, Virginia, and then opened the first ophthalmology practice in Williamsburg in 1970. He was known as an accessible and compassionate physician who kept his home number listed in the telephone book and made his services available to anyone who needed them.
Richard was a member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Williamsburg where he worshiped and sang in the choir.
"Dr. B" retired from the practice of medicine in 1999 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in the same year. He was able to remain at his Charles City home where he enjoyed gardening, golf, water sports, and his beloved dogs. This was made possible through the devotion of his family, and the dedication of long-time family friend and caregiver Clara Harris. He will be remembered as a hard-working, kind, and generous man, and will be greatly missed as a doctor, father, grandfather, and friend.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 1333 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg VA 23185.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer's Association , or to St. Martin's Episcopal Church Outreach Committee at the above address. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in Daily Press from March 23 to March 24, 2010
CHARLES CITY - Richard Fry Bunting died peacefully at his home in Charles City, Va., on March 20, 2010, after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's.
He is survived by three children and five grandchildren, Strother Sharp and husband, John of Charles City, Richard St. John Bunting, wife, Lizeth, and children, Douglas and Mymie of Williamsburg, and Liza Potts, husband, Keith, and children, Jacob, Lia, and Allyn, also of Williamsburg.
Richard was the youngest child born to Chine Bunting and Myra Logan Bunting of Salem, Va., on May 4, 1929.
His brothers, Pete and Bobby, and his sister, Mymie, preceded him in death. Julia St. John, also of Salem, his first wife and the mother of his children, also predeceased him.
Richard grew up in Salem and loved the Roanoke Valley. He had fond memories of having attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where he was awarded a Prayer book and a cross for his service as an acolyte. He attended Andrew Lewis High School from 1943 to 1947 where he excelled in sports.
In 1947 he matriculated to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on a football scholarship. He played on the Carolina teams that competed in the Sugar Bowl in 1948 and the Cotton Bowl in 1949. In 1950, his senior year, he served as co-captain with All American Huck Holdash. He remained an active member of the Carolina Alumni Association and enjoyed attending football reunions.
While at Carolina, Richard also participated in the Air Force ROTC program. After graduation he served for three years in the Air Force as a test pilot for the F-84F Thunderstreak. He spoke often of the thrill of flying jet aircraft, and of his time serving in Texas and Japan.
After his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force, "Dickie Buntz," as he was fondly known, completed an organic chemistry class at Roanoke College, and then entered the University of Virginia Medical School in the fall of 1954. He specialized in ophthalmology, and after completing his internship and residency, embarked on a long and satisfying professional career. He practiced first in Richmond, Virginia, and then opened the first ophthalmology practice in Williamsburg in 1970. He was known as an accessible and compassionate physician who kept his home number listed in the telephone book and made his services available to anyone who needed them.
Richard was a member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Williamsburg where he worshiped and sang in the choir.
"Dr. B" retired from the practice of medicine in 1999 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in the same year. He was able to remain at his Charles City home where he enjoyed gardening, golf, water sports, and his beloved dogs. This was made possible through the devotion of his family, and the dedication of long-time family friend and caregiver Clara Harris. He will be remembered as a hard-working, kind, and generous man, and will be greatly missed as a doctor, father, grandfather, and friend.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 1333 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg VA 23185.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer's Association , or to St. Martin's Episcopal Church Outreach Committee at the above address. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in Daily Press from March 23 to March 24, 2010
He is survived by three children and five grandchildren, Strother Sharp and husband, John of Charles City, Richard St. John Bunting, wife, Lizeth, and children, Douglas and Mymie of Williamsburg, and Liza Potts, husband, Keith, and children, Jacob, Lia, and Allyn, also of Williamsburg.
Richard was the youngest child born to Chine Bunting and Myra Logan Bunting of Salem, Va., on May 4, 1929.
His brothers, Pete and Bobby, and his sister, Mymie, preceded him in death. Julia St. John, also of Salem, his first wife and the mother of his children, also predeceased him.
Richard grew up in Salem and loved the Roanoke Valley. He had fond memories of having attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where he was awarded a Prayer book and a cross for his service as an acolyte. He attended Andrew Lewis High School from 1943 to 1947 where he excelled in sports.
In 1947 he matriculated to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on a football scholarship. He played on the Carolina teams that competed in the Sugar Bowl in 1948 and the Cotton Bowl in 1949. In 1950, his senior year, he served as co-captain with All American Huck Holdash. He remained an active member of the Carolina Alumni Association and enjoyed attending football reunions.
While at Carolina, Richard also participated in the Air Force ROTC program. After graduation he served for three years in the Air Force as a test pilot for the F-84F Thunderstreak. He spoke often of the thrill of flying jet aircraft, and of his time serving in Texas and Japan.
After his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force, "Dickie Buntz," as he was fondly known, completed an organic chemistry class at Roanoke College, and then entered the University of Virginia Medical School in the fall of 1954. He specialized in ophthalmology, and after completing his internship and residency, embarked on a long and satisfying professional career. He practiced first in Richmond, Virginia, and then opened the first ophthalmology practice in Williamsburg in 1970. He was known as an accessible and compassionate physician who kept his home number listed in the telephone book and made his services available to anyone who needed them.
Richard was a member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Williamsburg where he worshiped and sang in the choir.
"Dr. B" retired from the practice of medicine in 1999 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in the same year. He was able to remain at his Charles City home where he enjoyed gardening, golf, water sports, and his beloved dogs. This was made possible through the devotion of his family, and the dedication of long-time family friend and caregiver Clara Harris. He will be remembered as a hard-working, kind, and generous man, and will be greatly missed as a doctor, father, grandfather, and friend.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 1333 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg VA 23185.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer's Association , or to St. Martin's Episcopal Church Outreach Committee at the above address. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in Daily Press from March 23 to March 24, 2010
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