Zhong Fa Zhou

Dr. Zhou dedicated his life to the healing arts, becoming a highly respected Acupuncturist. He worked as a Chinese Doctor in Shanghai up until 1991 when he immigrated to the USA. While in China, he was one of the first few doctors successfully utilizing Acupuncture in place of anesthesia during surgeries. After immigrating to the USA, he opened his own Acupuncture Clinic and worked hard to build a reputation for himself among his community as one of the top Acupuncturists of his time. Dr. Zhou prided himself with not only being one of the rare doctors practicing traditional Chinese Medicine but also for having been fully trained in China. Throughout his 50+ year career, he worked tirelessly to bring relief and comfort to countless people that could not be cured by western medicine. Dr. Zhou brought awareness of the many benefits of Acupuncture to previously skeptical people thus garnering extremely loyal believers and long-time friends. His selflessness and devotion to helping others meant he did not retire from working until June 25, 2024.

Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Zhou had a deep love for the outdoors, especially hiking in nature and traveling the seas. Whether it was exploring various trails or biking through peaceful forests, he found joy and serenity in the beauty of the natural world. In addition, going on countless cruises allowed him to photograph breathtaking landscapes, enjoy new cultures and collect antiques. These journeys were a source of adventure and relaxation, shared with family, whom he loved tremendously.

Dr. Zhou is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years: Xiu Ying Zhu, his daughters :Yanna Zhou (Steven Jun Xu) and Lena Yan Chun Zhou (Kevin Ngo), and grandchildren :Allison Xu, Kaitlyn Xu, and Autumn Ngo.

Visitation will be held October 11, 2024 from 10:30am - 11:30am and a service will beheld from 11:30am - 12:30pm at DeVol Funeral Home, 10 East Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. A burial service will follow from 1 - 2pm at Parklawn Memorial Park, 12800 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD 20853.

我们亲爱的爸爸周忠发中医师因病医治无效，于美国当地时间10月2日下午2点钟在家人的陪伴下安然离世。享年79岁. 爸爸一生勤劳朴实，温和善良，助人无数。他不仅是我们家庭的坚强支柱，更是朋友和亲人们心中可信赖的长者。爸爸的离世带给我们家人巨大的悲痛。但我们将永远怀念他带给我们的一切美好回忆。他的爱将继续陪伴我们. 我们知道您在另一个世界会没有病痛没有烦恼，继续做您爱做的事，迎接更多的精彩. --愿父亲安息！

我们家庭择定于10月11日上午10:30-12:30在De Vol殡仪馆举行追悼仪式，随后由殡仪馆引柩出殡至Parklawn松柏墓地下葬。妻： 朱秀英

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