Dr. David Decatur

David R. Decatur, MD, ABFP, ABAAM, Carmel, passed away March 12, 2012. Dr. Decatur was born in Indianapolis on April 14, 1939 and was an Honors Graduate of University of Indianapolis and High Honors Graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. He was also a graduate of The School of Aerospace Medicine and served his country as a Flight Surgeon in the United States Air Force. After interning at Marion County General Hospital and completing military service, Dr. Decatur began a long affiliation with Community Hospitals from 1967 to the present. During his professional career he served as Medical Director for the both the Marion County Sheriff?s Department & Jail System and, most recently, the Decatur Vein Clinic. Dr. Decatur?s achievements were many. He was awarded the Florida Phlebology Fellowship; was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honorary; received the Merck Award for Outstanding Academic and Clinical Achievement; was Board-Certified as a Family Practitioner; was an Acupuncturist; and was Board Certified in Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Decatur was a member of American Academy of Phlebology, Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, American College for the Advancement of ...[more]

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icine, and American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Survivors of Dr. Decatur include son, Trent Decatur; daughters, Paige Swayze (Brian), Brooke Whitten (Tom) and Debbie Decatur; brothers, Robert (Betty) and Steve Decatur; fourteen grandchildren, Drew and Lane Decatur; Sloane and Cade Swayze; Sydney, Michael, Bren, Sarah, Thomas, Sophia, Annamarie, Tessa and Hope Whitten; Connor Decatur; several nephews and companion, Marybeth Whitcomb; He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard L. Decatur and Ruth Patten Decatur; son, Blake Decatur. Dr. Decatur will always be remembered for his compassion and willingness to help others. This was especially true in his medical practices and with his family. The yearly trips to Bonita Beach and Doc?s Beach House will be forever treasured. He embraced life to its fullest, whether vacationing in St. Martin, rooting on the Colts or having beer and wings with his family and friends. His positive attitude, determination, generosity and loving spirit will continue to impact the people he knew for generations to come. The family would like to thank Dr. Craig Veatch, his staff and all of the medical personnel who have provided outstanding care for Dr. Decatur over the past few years. Family and friends will gather on Friday, March 16, 2012 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery Chapel. You are invited to visit www.leppertmortuary.com to sign the guestbook or make memorial contributions to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.