Dr. George C. Debnam's obituary , Passed away on January 19, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina

Dr. George C. Debnam

November 5, 1927 - January 19, 2023 (95 years old)

Raleigh, North Carolina

Dr. George C. Debnam's obituary , Passed away on January 19, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Dr. George C. Debnam

November 5, 1927 - January 19, 2023 (95 years old)

Raleigh, North Carolina

George C. Debnam Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of George C. Debnam of Raleigh, North Carolina, who passed away on January 19, 2023, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, James Otis Debnam (Debnam) and Cherry Smith Debnam; his daughters, Gwendolyn Yolande Debnam Morgan and English; his granddaughters, Marie Georgette Debnam, MD and Marjorie Lynnette Debnam, MD of Raleigh, NC.; his wife Marjorie Debnam; and his daughters, Marie Georgette Debnam, MD and Marjorie Lynnette Debnam, MD of Raleigh, NC. He was also cherished by numerous nieces and nephews, other family, neighbors, friend.

Dr. Debnam was the recipient of many awards and was nationally recognized for his contributions to healthcare in 1977 when he was named Physician of the Year by the National Medical Association.

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January 23, 2023

Deborah Eggleston wrote a sympathy message

“ALWAYS KIND AND INSPIRATIONAL. DR. DEBNAM WAS ONE OF THE FIRST MDS I ENCOUNTERED AS A NEW NURSE AT WAKEMED. HE ALWAYS GREETED ME AND REMEMBERED OUR BRIEF CONVERSATIONS, AND MY ORIGINS AND CONNECTIONS. GREAT MAN DEBORAH EGGLESTON, RN, (RETIRED)”


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Jan 25

Lying in state

Thomas J. Boyd Chapel, Shaw University
118 E South St, Raleigh, NC 27601

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Jan 26

Viewing

Lea Funeral Home Chapel
2500 Poole Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610

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Jan 27

Visitation

Christian Faith Baptist Church
509 Hilltop Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603

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Jan 27

Funeral service

Christian Faith Baptist Church
509 Hilltop Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603

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