Eldon L. Webb Jr., M.D. (1957-2006)
Eldon L. Webb Jr., M.D., 48, passed away June 5, 2006. Lee was born Dec. 16, 1957, in Ashland, Ky.
He was a 1975 graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School, as well as a 1979 graduate of Western Kentucky University. He received a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Florida School of Medicine in 1985. Lee completed his residency in Internal Medicine at George Washington Medical Center in Washington, D.C. in June 1988.
He was a decorated veteran of the United States Air Force and attained the rank of Major. Serving in the military beginning in June 1988, Lee was stationed at Clark Air Force Base in the Phillipines with duties throughout Asia.
He completed a fellowship in allergy and immunology at Wilford Hall United States Air Force Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He served as a practicing physician at Kessler Air Force Base in Biloxi in the 81st Medical Group from July 1993 until he was honorably discharged in July 1995.
He was board certified in internal medicine, allergy and immunology and a member of the American College of Physicians. Since 1995, he had been in private group practice in Southern Florida, opening his own practice, Allercare, in Miami Beach in 2004.
Lee was preceded in death by his father, Eldon L. Webb Sr.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Linda and Chuck Hood of Ashland; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Molly Webb, and their children Jake and Libby, of Ashland; and a sister and brother-in-law, Lazzelle and Joe Parker, and their son David, of Roanoke, Va. Lee was greatly loved by his family and a host of dedicated friends, co-workers and patients.
Memorials may be made in his name to the Humane Society of Greater Miami, 16101 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, FL 33160.
A private service will be July 8, 2006.
Steen Funeral Home- Central Avenue Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
