Background
Sappington, Thomas Asbury was born on May 9, 1913 in Sycamore, Georgia, United States. Son of Ernest P. and Nell (Whittle) Sappington.
Sappington, Thomas Asbury was born on May 9, 1913 in Sycamore, Georgia, United States. Son of Ernest P. and Nell (Whittle) Sappington.
Bachelor, Vanderbilt University, 1934. Doctor of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, 1937.
Medical examiner, Georgia, from 1953; physician, Upson County, Georgia, from 1956; clinician, Upson County Health Department, from 1956; preceptor in general medicine, Medical College Georgia, from 1971; assistant professor department family practice, Medical College Georgia. Director Georgia Blue Shield.
Member Upson County Blood Program. Member panel cancer control United States Public Health Service, 1960. Lieutenant colonel Army of the United States, 1940-1946.
Member American Medical Association, Upson County Medical Society (past president), 6th District Medical Society, Medical Association Georgia (named General Practitioner of Year 1971), American Academy General Practice (president Georgia chapter 1970, board directors 1971-1984, member of commission education 1956-1959), Georgia Academy General Practice (chairman education committee, plaque for outstanding service as delegate, Distinguished Service award 1977), Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Kiwanis, Masons, Shriners.
Married A. Phyllis Duncan, August 31, 1940. Children: Phyllis (Mistress S. Monte Kellam Junior), Kathryn (Mistress Michael Kellum), Thomas A.