Dr. Jack W. Trigg Jr.

Jack was born on April 18, 1932 in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Jack Walden Trigg and Florine Hagood Trigg. He attended Ramsey High School, graduating in 1949. He then traveled to Virginia to attend Virginia Military Institute, from which he graduated in 1953 with a B. S. in Chemistry. Jack proceeded to earn his medical degree at the Medical College of Alabama (now UAB) and subsequently interned at Duke Hospital. He had one year of fellowship in cardiology and completed a residency program in Internal Medicine at UAB. He then served his country as a Captain in the United States Air Force at Eglin AFB for a two-year period. In 1964 he entered the private practice of Internal Medicine in association with Drs. Bert Wiesel, James A. Davis, and Bayard Tynes at St. Vincent's Hospital, where he remained until his retirement in 1998. The group became known as Southside Internists Group, P. C. and later merged with Lakeview Medical Group in 1994 to form Southview Medical Group, P. C. Dr. Trigg served as president of his medical practice from 1987 through 1995. He was also president of the Medical Staff at St. Vincent's Hospital in 1986. He was a meticulous, knowledgeable, and compassionate doctor, and for the decades following his retirement, it was not unusual for former patients – and family of former patients – to approach him at restaurants to recount fond memories of the gentle care they had received under his watch.

During Jack’s studies at UAB, he was smitten by a young volunteer named Dorothy Wynne – better known by her nickname “Peachy” - who would become his wife on June 3, 1957. They had two sons: John and James. John tragically died in a July 1973 swimming accident. Despite their considerable heartbreak, Jack and Peachy gathered the pieces and forged ahead with their lives. As James grew up, Jack attended every little league baseball, football, and basketball game, and routinely offered his services as an assistant coach and team doctor. He relished family time, and loved beach vacations and visits to major cities around the country, where he explored restaurants, museums, and historical sites with enthusiasm and vigor. He also adored the sport of golf, participating in two “Dogfights” at the Birmingham Country Club (the Rollers and the Gravy Train). Notwithstanding his busy professional and family demands, he rarely missed an opportunity to play 18 holes every Friday. Always understated and rarely showy, he nonetheless possessed a sly wit and dry sense of humor that could always bring a smile to his family and friends.

Jack’s wife Peachy suffered from early-onset Alzheimer’s and during the time of her illness, he was a doting and devoted caretaker. Peachy passed away in October 2016, after a long battle with the disease. In Jack’s later years, he was fortunate to find comfort and companionship with Elizabeth Hoffman (“Lizbet”), who was a loyal friend and partner to him up until the time of his passing. Jack’s and Lizbet’s families grew close in those final years, routinely celebrating holidays and special occasions together, one of which was a 93rd birthday party for Jack and Lizbet held just three weeks ago and attended by many friends and family members.

He proudly served on the Board of the UAB School of Nursing for many years, and was a dedicated supporter of the nursing profession. Jack was a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine and Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He belonged to the Jefferson County Medical Society, Birmingham Society of Internists, Medical Association of the State of Alabama, the American Medical Association, and the Southeastern Clinical Club (a travel group). He was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, the Birmingham Country Club, and Birmingham Rotary Club.

Jack is survived by his son James, daughter-in-law Aruna Sharma, grandson Julian (the apple of his eye), and companion Lizbet. A celebration of his life will be held Friday, May 16, 2025 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 3736 Montrose Road, Birmingham, AL 35213, with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m., followed by a service at 11. Contributions in his memory can be sent to the UAB School of Nursing (https://www.uab.edu/nursing/home/), St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (https://saint-lukes.com/), or Virginia Military Institute (https://www.vmi.edu/).