Dr. Joseph Lee Symmonds, MD
Dr. Joseph Lee Symmonds, MD born October 17, 1927 to Joseph Mark Symmonds and Alta Mae Daugherty, in Hamilton, Illinois passed away September 26, 2021 at the age of 93.
Loving husband of the late Margaret G Symmonds (nee Gisondi); dearest father of Nina (James) Elkins; devoted and loving Papa to Ryan Elkins, Dylan Elkins and Erynn Elkins and friend to many.
Dr. Symmonds served as Hospital Corpsman during World War II and served at the United States Naval Hospital, Great Lakes until 1947. He attended the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago from 1951-1955. In 1956 Dr. Symmonds moved to Navoo, Illinois to practice medicine. In 1959 Dr. Symmonds moved to Macomb, Illinois where he became the first doctor to practice at the Standard Clinic on East Jackson. In 1975 he opened a private family practice office. During his years in Macomb, Dr. Symmonds was affiliated with McDonough District Hospital, serving as President or Chief of Staff at various times. He was also active in local community affairs as well as the American Heart Association. Dr. Symmonds retired in 2000 and moved to the St. Louis area to be near family and help raise his 3 grandchildren, who were the light of his life.
At Dr. Symmonds request, no funeral or memorial service will be planned.
Nina and family. My heart broke for you when I heard the news that your Dad had passed away. Ward and Julie talked about both your parents and how they were drawn right into the family. I wish I could have met them personally but it wasn’t meant to be. You all have been in my prayers and will continue to be there also. Love you and your special family.