In Remembrance

Howard Pierce Bouchelle, DVM

Dr. Howard Pierce Bouchelle, 43, passed away on April 5, 2020. Dr. Bouchelle was born (1977) and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. From a young age, he knew he wanted to be a veterinarian and cared for a myriad of pets throughout his life.

He attended the University of Florida with a double major in chemical engineering, and microbiology and cell science with a minor in chemistry. He received his DVM from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. Even after his college career, he remained an avid Florida Gators football fan and tried to attend every home game. Dr. Bouchelle built a stellar reputation working in California, South Florida and northeast Florida. In 2015, he founded Intracoastal West Veterinary Hospital, which opened in July of 2016. His interests included dermatology, Dr. Eugene Howard Acree Sr. passed away at the age of 94 on March 13, 2020. Born in White House, Tennessee, he was raised in Jacksonville, Florida and attended Robert E. Lee High School. He served during World War II in the Army Air Corps as a First Lieutenant navigator on a B17 air rescue unit. After his service, he attended Auburn University where he received his DVM. While in attendance, he also married his high school sweetheart, Emily Bond Mallard. Both were lifetime Auburn fans. Dr. Acree practiced large animal medicine and co-owned Meadowmilk Dairy with his brother, fellow veterinarian Dr. James A. Acree. An active community member, Dr. Acree was commander of American Legion Post 137, president of the Greater Jacksonville Dr. Merrill H. McGlamery Jr., 74, passed away at home on January 14, 2020 after his second battle with cancer. A 1969 graduate of Texas A&M, he began practicing veterinary medicine in Georgia. During this time, he was also doing post-doctoral studies in microbiology and virology at The University of Georgia. In June of 1973, after moving to Florida, he purchased Park Animal Hospital, Inc. in Pinellas Park, Florida and became a founding owner of the Animal Emergency Clinic in St. Petersburg, Florida. dentistry, ophthalmology and cardiology. Outside of work, Dr. Bouchelle enjoyed travelling, road tripping and gardening.

Dr. Bouchelle was an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Florida Veterinary Medical Association and Jacksonville Veterinary Medical Society. He was a Life Member of the University of Florida Alumni Association, a parishioner of Saint Paul's Catholic Church, and godfather and sponsor to his sister's children. He devoted his life to his family, friends and the animals.

He is survived by his parents, sister, niece, nephew and other

Eugene Howard Acree Sr., DVM

extended family members. Agricultural Fair Board, chairman of the Jacksonville Recreation Advisory Board, vice chairman of the Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine, Duval County 4H Foundation sponsor and a board member of Duval County Soil & Water Conservation District. He was also a deacon and elder of the Ortega Presbyterian Church.

Dr. Acree is predeceased by his wife and a grandson. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren

Merrill H. McGlamery Jr., DVM

and two brothers. “Dr. Mac,” as he was affectionately dubbed, lived a life filled with and fulfilled by animals. In his spare time, he enjoyed computers, photography, boating and flying his plane.

He is survived by his wife, sister, three children, two stepdaughters, five grandchildren, one greatgranddaughter and the staff of Park Animal Hospital.

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