Richard Gibbs Scholl

June 19, 1934-November 10, 2015. Dr. Richard Gibbs Scholl, D.M.D. died peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Birmingham, AL on June 19, 1934 to Lillian Gibbs and Roy Scholl. Dick attended Woodlawn High School and was a member of the Warblers. He attended the University of Alabama where he was a member of the Million Dollar Band before serving our country in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. He then attended The Ohio State University for his Oral Surgery residency. He proudly practiced oral surgery for more than 45 years before retiring at the age of 70. He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Frances Goodwin Scholl; children, Rick Scholl, Sheri Scholl Salmon (Mark), Dawn Scholl Hoffman (Jerry), and Lisa Goodwin Cole (Jabo). Adored grandchildren are Clay Jones (Courtney), Lauren Jones, Samantha Salmon, Hunter Salmon, Noelle Limbaugh (Matt), Wil Cole (Annie), and Jake Cole (Brett). Great grandchildren are Madie James Limbaugh and Colt Limbaugh. He also had many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and Roy W. Scholl and his brother Roy W. Scholl, II (Bubba). He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a loyal friend. He brought joy to so many during his life. Dick loved singing barbershop, and was a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society and quartet, Front Row Center. He sang in the church choir of Trinity United Methodist Church, where he was a faithful member for many years. Visitation will be Friday, November 13, at Trinity United Methodist Church from 10:00 – 12:00 noon, with a memorial service to begin at noon in the sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either the Trinity United Methodist Church general fund or the Trinity United Methodist Church choir fund. “Warm summer sun, shine kindly here; warm southern wind, blow softly here; green sod above, lie light, lie light; goodnight, dear heart, goodnight, goodnight.” ~Mark Twain