He graduated from The Bolles School in 1949, then known as The Florida Military Academy, having participated as captain of the varsity swimming team. He attended Davidson College, and graduated in 1953 with his Bachelors of Science degree before entering Duke University Medical School, graduating in 1957. He served as Intern at Duke Hospital, Resident in Surgery at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, and as Fellow in Thoracic Surgery at the University of Florida School of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. In 1965, he returned to his native Jacksonville to become the second heart surgeon in the history of the city, alongside Dr. Ted Bachelder. For over thirty-eight years, he dutifully cared for patients at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Riverside Hospital, Baptist Hospital, and Memorial Hospital where he was honored to be named Chief of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
Sam enjoyed many hobbies including sailing, scuba diving, running, cycling, and tending citrus trees. He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in St. Augustine, Florida, where he worshiped his Great God and Savior. He loved studying Scripture, especially alongside friends in Bible Study Fellowship and Ligonier Ministries.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Bettye Myrick Dupree; and brother-in-law James William Dupree, Jr. Sam is survived by his wife Pamela Knox Myrick; brother John McConnell Myrick (Suzanne); son Dr. Samuel Edward Myrick III (Tecla); daughter E. Talley Gray; daughter Marcia Myrick Siany (Nick); daughter Ellen Myrick Goodwin (Gary); son Thomas Knox Myrick (Abigail); grandchildren Natasha and Aubrey Myrick; Andrew and Natalie Gray; Lydia and Mary Myrick; nieces Suzanne Cochran (Chris), Claire Bailey (Jim), and Lauren Mahoney, and nephew Jimmy Dupree.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” (Psalm 116:15)
Memorial Service
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Covenant Presbyterian Church
1965 FL 16, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Rev. Dr. Eric Watkins officiating.
Face coverings requested.
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