William Harvey Whitmore, Jr. - Cremation Society of Virginia

William Harvey Whitmore, MD

September 14, 1926 - April 15, 2011

Cremation Society of Virginia - Hampton Roads Office

5265 Providence Road, Suite 104

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

(757) 474-9409 |

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William H. Whitmore, Jr. MD – Norfolk

William Harvey Whitmore, Jr. MD of Norfolk, died April 15 at the age of 84. Born in 1926 in Portsmouth, VA to Dr. and Mrs. William Harvey Whitmore, MD.

Dr. Whitmore graduated from Virginia Military Institute, ’48A and went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Virginia, ’52. He interned at Johnson Willis and did his residency at Norfolk General Hospital. He was on the honorary staff at DePaul, Norfolk General and Leigh Memorial Hospitals; a member of the Medical Society of Virginia and a Fellow with AARP; and a Mensa Society member.

Dr. Whitmore practiced medicine for over 35 years until health problems forced him to retire. He later became a sole-proprietor, broker-dealer and author of two books. He loved sailing, was a member of the Norfolk Yacht & Country Club and St. Stephens Church.

Dr. Whitmore is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Lamar Kimberly Whitmore; six children William Harvey III, Brent Cartmell, Katharine Kimberly, Margaret Mitchell, John Kimberly and Harriet Lamar; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; two sisters Jane W. Whittemore of Va Beach and Mary Ellen Cheek of Mornington, Australia.

There will be private wake on Saturday, April 23. In lieu of flowers please make any memorial donations to Virginia Military Institute. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org.

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William H. Whitmore, Jr. MD – Norfolk William Harvey Whitmore, Jr. MD of Norfolk, died April 15 at the age of 84. Born in 1926 in Portsmouth, VA to Dr. and Mrs. William Harvey Whitmore, MD. Dr. Whitmore graduated from Virginia Military Institute, ’48A and went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from the…

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Dear Mrs. Whitmore and family, I am saddened by Dr. Whitmore's death. I can still see him on Tradition I sailed for Garland dozens of times and the NYCC pier. I remember you both so well the night, probably 50 years ago, you and Dr. Whitmore had me to dinner at your house to introduce me to, I believe, a niece who was visiting. My Father and Mother loved both of you, and I have childhood memories of you both at my parents cocktail parties, you with that gorgeous blonde hair and handsome Dr. Whitmore in stylish, sport coat and pant. You were a GREAT lookiung couple. Of all my parent's friends, YOU were the couple I wanted to be like when I married. When you see Bill Miller at the funeral, please tell him I send my very best from my life down here in beautiful Ecuador. I will be thinking of you, and I know that this is a terrible loss for you and your family as Dr. Whitmore was a wonderful guy that I looked up to as a child, teenager and young man. Chuck Davis

We and our family are all saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Whitmore. He was our family physician for many years. Our thougts and prayers go out to all of his family

To the Whitmore Family, As your friend of nearly 30 years, I offer you my love and condolences at this time of passing for Dr. Whitmore.My memories of him are fond and warm and full of zest and life. I will always reflect on these experiences with great happiness and gratitude.With everything I have, God bless and keep all of you. Your Friend, Phil McCaskey

I wish to extend my condolences and thoughts to the Whitmore family and in remembrance of Dr. Whitmore, whom I had the pleasure of knowing for many years. I can picture sharing the deck of the Tradition and his acute humor and knowledge. He will be missed by all. With deepest sympathy, please take care in your time of grief. Sincerely, Scott McCaskey

Our deepest symppathy goes out to the Whitmore Family. He was our Primary Physician for many years to our family including 5 kids. His Secretary Barbara with him made up a great Team. He will be missed. A wonderful Doctor that you can be proud of.

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Dear Lamar and family, Our deepest sympathy goes to you at this time of loss. May your memories of laughter and love you shared bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, even if we are not. Bill & Pam and Elizabeth Reed

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.