In Memoriam: James G. T. Nealis, MD

IN MEMORIAM:

James G. T. Nealis, MD

March 7, 1945 - May 5, 2011

Jacksonville, FL

The Florida Society of Neurology is saddened by the news of the passing of Dr. Jim Nealis, past Secretary and President of the FSN (1982).

Dr. Nealis obtained his B.A. from Fordham University and his M.D. from the University of Miami. After residency training in Boston in Pediatrics and Neurology, Dr. Nealis served as an Instructor in Neurology at Harvard University School of Medicine and then returned to Florida, where he served as an Assistant Professor in both Clinical Neurology and Clinical Pediatrics at the Jacksonville campus of the University of Florida. He served patients in hospitals throughout the Jacksonville area and he contributed to the medical literature on pediatric seizures and EEG. His interests in Neurology were broad and he founded and directed the Jacksonville Alzheimer's Center (1987-1989).

Dr. Nealis is survived by his beloved wife Grace Arlene Kramer Nealis and the proud father of five sensational children Douglas and his wife Dawn, Gregory and his wife Melanie, James IV, Patrick, and Peyton. As well as four precious grandchildren, Cailyn, Austin, Sophia, and Madison. He is also survived by his sister Mary Farrell. A celebration of his life will be held at Southpoint Community Church at 7556 Salisbury Road at 10am Monday, May 9th. Burial will immediately follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. In Memory of Dr. Nealis, Contributions may be made to the American Center of Law and Justice PO BOX 90555, Washington DC 20090-0555. Dr. Nealis was a true humanitarian in the real sense. He was a man whose life was devoted to those unable to help themselves. HARDAGE-GIDDENS OAKLAWN CHAPEL, 4801 San Jose Blvd. is serving the family.

The loss of Dr. Nealis is a loss to the profession of Neurology and a loss to his patients. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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