The College of Pharmacy extends sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. Gary Wilson Cripps of Smithville. Dr. Cripps passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the age of 69. Dr. Cripps was a part of the first PharmD class to graduate from the University of Tennessee in 1969. After graduation, Dr. Cripps was very involved with the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy, serving as one of the first two Clinical Pharmacy faculty members at UTCOP. He remained on faculty for five years before returning to his hometown of Smitheville. Dr. Cripps was very active in the Tennessee Pharmacy Association serving in several positions including: Chairman on the ad hoc Committee on Pharmacy Practice; pharmacy representative on the Tennessee Medicaid Committee to develop a program in the prescribing improvement; a member of the Board of Directors of the Pharmacists Service Corporation; and Chair of the Tennessee Society of Independent Pharmacists 1988-1989. Dr. Cripps was awarded several awards throughout his career including: the 1993 University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy Outstanding Alumnus; the 1993 Tennessee Pharmacists Association Pharmacist of the Year; and the 1994 Tennessee Society of Health-System Pharmacists Innovative Pharmacy Award. Dr. Cripps finished his career at Cripps-France Pharmacy in Smithville. Dr. Cripps leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Susan Young Cripps, and their three children, Mary Frances Cripps, Susannah Cripps Daughtry, and Molly Rebecca Cripps. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the UT College of Pharmacy for scholarships. Donations can be made online at http://uthscalumni.com/memorial or by check to UTFI, with a note asking the college to direct the gift to the Pharmacy Memorial Gift Fund. Please mail checks to:
UTHSC Office of Development and Alumni Affairs
Attn: Jada Williams
62 South Dunlap, Suite 515
Memphis, TN 38163
The College of Pharmacy extends sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. John Gardener Karnes of Knoxville. Dr. Karnes passed away on August, 11, 2014, at the age of 80. After graduating the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy in 1955, Dr. Karnes began practicing pharmacy at Karnes Drug Store, which he later bought in 1974, and eventually selling in 1991. Dr. Karnes helped to establish the first in-house-state-licensed pharmacy in NCAA Division I Sports. This pharmacy has allowed UT’s team physicians for both the Vols and Lady Vols to have reliable access to prescription medications for the student-athletes’ medical needs. This in-house-state-licensed pharmacy has become a model for other universities across the United States. In 2014, the University of Tennessee Sports Medicine Department dedicated the, “Dr. John G. Karnes Pharmacy,” in honor of his service to this University of Tennessee. Dr. Karnes leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Betty Mynatt Karnes, and their children, Kathy Karnes, John M. Karnes, David M. Karnes, William G. Karnes, and several grandchildren.
The College of Pharmacy extends sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. Donald Welsey Kilday of Kingsport. Dr. Kilday passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014 at the age of 68. A 1970 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy, Dr. Kilday began his career in 1971 and owned and operated two pharmacies for 12 years. Dr. Kilday co-founded Crown Laboratories in Johnson City, where he served as an executive and Board member. Dr. Kilday leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Lorene Kilday, and children Stacie and Stephanie, and his 10 grandchildren.