Dr. James "Jim" Robert Gish
Dr. James “Jim” Robert Gish, a longtime resident of Beaumont, passed away on April 30, 2020, at the age of 96. He was born on July 15, 1923, in Deer Creek, Indiana, to John Henry and Anna (Vernon) Gish.
He completed undergraduate studies and graduated from medical school at Indiana University in 1947, remaining a loyal Hoosier the rest of his life. His residencies in internal medicine and radiology were completed at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Moving to Beaumont,
Texas, in 1957, he joined the Beaumont Radiology Group, practicing radiology the rest of his career. Dr. Gish and his family enjoyed many family vacations at the C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, Colorado, and he frequented Fairhope, Alabama, where he spent memorable time with
his grandchildren. In addition to his love of family and medicine, Dr. Gish was passionate about geology or “rocks” as he would say. After retiring in 1988, his love for geology led him to enroll in geology courses at Lamar University.
Jim Gish is survived by two daughters: Niki Kelley, married to Joe Kelley, residing in Fairhope, AL; and Alexandrea Gregory, married to Paul Gregory, residing in Delavan, WI. He is also survived by two granddaughters and one step-granddaughter: Jami McCord, married to Michael McCord of Atlanta, GA; Haley Herring, married to Nic Herring of Birmingham, AL; and Erin Samuels of Port Aransas, TX. He also leaves four great-grandchildren: Gracie McCord, Wiley McCord, and Tucker McCord of Atlanta, GA, and Ethan Herring of Birmingham, AL. He will be greatly missed by all!
Cremation arrangements for Dr. Gish were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Broussard's Crematorium
Broussard's Crematorium
- 5150 stivers street beaumont tx 77705
Comments
Deborah Weitzel
Niki, prayers to you and your family in this time of sorrow. Found memories of your Dad.
Frances Flora-Burton
Niki and Alexandrea, and family,, You have my sympathy in the loss of your Fathet. He was a great man! He is the last of his generation of Gishes. I found it interesting that he and Mary were both 96 years old when they passed. I send my love and prayers to all of you.
Wallace Erbelding
Many fond memories as a young boy talking about geology and dinosaurs with him.
Rodney Baldwin
I worked with Dr. Gish for many years at Baptist Hospital. He was in my opinion one of the Best Radiologist I ever knew. He was not only a teacher he was a friend a very close friend, he will always be in my memory. My prayers to the family and care givers. R I P Dr. Gish.
Mary M Munro
Niki, prayers for you and your family. RIP Dr Gish
Joe Penna
Nikki and Alexandria, I am so saddened to hear of your Dad's passing! We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Jim was loved and always holds a special place in our hearts for what he did for our family! I have never known a man with more integrity, love, and charisma than Jim . Our loss is heaven's gain!! Love and Blessings, Joe and Pam Penna and family
Laurin Morgan
Dear Niki, I just heard about your Dad. I was honored to be allowed to help with his care the last couple of years of his life. He was one of the last of Daddy’s generation of doctors in Bmt. He will be remembered. May he Rest In Peace.