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Dr. George Minor Meredith II, MD

01/27/1940 - 11/29/2024

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Obituary For Dr. George Minor Meredith II, MD

Dr. George Minor Meredith II, MD of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 29th, 2024. He was born in Norfolk, VA, on January 27, 1940, to Virginia Mary Bell Meredith and William Bankhead Meredith (Pharmacist). George grew up in Virginia Beach and graduated from Virginia Beach High school in 1958, Virginia Military Institute in 1962, and proceeded to study medicine at The University of Virginia, University of Michigan, and Duke University. He served as a surgeon for the US Army at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama from 1971-1973 and was certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology in 1975 before going into private practice and helping thousands of people as an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist in Virginia Beach and later in Great Bend, KS. He retired in 2000 and returned home to Virginia Beach. In retirement he wrote Your Child’s Airway and Dentofacial Development which can be found on Kindle and Amazon.

In 1966 George met Susan Meredith in Miami, FL while fulfilling his Mixed Surgery Internship at The University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital. They married shortly thereafter and had two sons. He had a deep love for his family and friends who all knew of his passion for hunting and fishing. George was a father figure to many nieces, nephews, as well as his sons’ friends and he would always include them in his hunting and fishing escapades. Bird hunting with his kids over his beloved dogs was one of George’s favorite pastimes. His shooting skills were unsurpassed. George also was an avid fisherman. Many will remember him giving them coolers of fish (whole) after a good haul. All fish were chicken of the sea to George. He was a legend and will be missed dearly.

George is predeceased by his parents and his brother, Bill Meredith, and is survived by his wife of many years, Susan Meredith, his sons, George Minor Meredith III (Minor) and Scott Meredith; his granddaughter, Orielle Meredith; brother, Andrew Meredith; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Galilee Episcopal Church on Friday, December 13th at 1:00PM with a reception to follow there in Tucker Hall. In lieu of sending the family flowers, please send flowers to someone else that could benefit from them. George loved to give people flowers.

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  • 12/13/2024

    Susan Patterson

    Dear George, you have been a light in my life. I am in awe of your faith, love of family and friends, patriotism, and your medical and hunting+fishing acumen. Your kindness and humor have lifted me up. It's been an honor, privilege, and blessing to know you. My condolences to your family and friends, of whom you spoke lovingly and often. Love, Susan

  • 12/11/2024

    Tristan Swain

    Dr. George Meredith II was a father and a fixture to me throughout all the years I spent at the Meredith household alongside Minor and Scott. He was a force that always inspired us to break the mold and make up our own rules at times, to laugh deeply and have fun, to buckle down and batten the hatches ahead of life's challenges, and yes, how to catch a lot fish and hunt birds - he was always 'ON'. George you are a legend, thank you for all the enduring memories, and may your spirit live on. Love you, Tristan Swain

  • 12/10/2024

    Beau Pinkerton

    George was one of a kind. I'll never forget the summer we spent in Copenhagen as fourth year medical students. He was in my wedding and was a true friend. Rest in peace George-Porgy!!

  • 12/10/2024

    Rick Pietsch

    Susan, George was one -of-a-kind and in a positive way. He kept us all smiling through the tough times in medical school. Beau Pinkerton and I had several very memorable escapades with George. My sympathies to all of the family. Rick Pietsch

  • 12/07/2024

    Jay Wood

    George, your achievements are well known, all of your high school class mates will remember you. Perhaps lesser known are your beautiful writings, a story teller extraordinary. Our many ducking hunting trips will live on in many memories. You wrote in such a excellent way, to capture those wonderful moments!!! Rest easy George, life well done.

  • 12/04/2024

    John Shehorse

    Susan, sincere condolences. I remember well our time at VMI and later in Baltimore with my wife Catherine and attending the Preakness. Had a good conversation with George just a few months ago. He was truly one of a kind. John Shelhorse

  • 12/04/2024

    Dr. Anne-Taylor Cahill

    Susan, Sincere sympathies to you and your family. George and his brothers were always my favorite cousins. Love from .... Anne-Taylor

  • 12/04/2024

    Edmund Strickler

    It was a pleasure knowing you at VMI, Brother Rat. May you rest in peace. Edmund Strickler, VMI 1962

  • 12/04/2024

    P. Varkey Thomas,M.D.

    Thank you George for working with me for many many years. Perfection was our mantra. You were always nice and kind to everyone. You were a pioneer to do out patient surgery. Our heartfelt condolence to Susan,Scott and Minor P. Varkey Thomas, M.D. Amy

  • 12/04/2024

    Joyce F. Martin

    My condolences to Dr. Meredith's family and friends. I worked with him in the Operating Room at Bayside hospital for many years. He was quite a character plus being a great surgeon. May your memories bring you peace and comfort.

  • 12/04/2024

    Scott Meredith

    Love you Dad! You were a good one! You really stood up for what you believed was right and you were always in good spirits. You're a legend and an inspiration! I look forward to many covey rises and tight lines with you in heaven!

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