Phanor Perot Obituary

My Condolences to his loved ones. I remember pulling his Mercedies Convertable (that was stuck in a large mud puddle) in the back of our farm near a very large corn and sunflower field. He told me a vehicle is just for getting somewhere, but he did enjoy being outdoors.

As an Outdoor Writer, I wrote a article a few months back about my family's "Dove Hunting Club," and some of the more interesting members.

You can read it in the Stories section of my Joe Guide Outfitters Website.... and there is a nice photo of Dr. P and Lee at a dove hunt. He always enjoyed being out in the field whenever he could.

He was a most interesting person, and I often think of the stories he told, and Dr. Perot would always bring a member of his family most every Saturday during the early season.

So I got to know, Lee, Chris, D...and Dr. P. while I was a teenager growing up in the lowcountry. Having worked at Hosptials all over the USA and the World, it always amazed me that

I was a medical student from 1973 to 1975..was hit by a car...in a coma for about a month...the funny story of how Dr. Perot was trying to pull me from my slumber and kept giving me a sternal pinch and say John, wake up John..a class mate came by to see me and observed Dr. Perot calling John...he said...Dr Perot...try Felix...as so Dr Perot lay his hand on my chest and said 'Felix, wake up.' I stirred a bit and Dr Perot turned, raising his hands above his head, was heard in a loud voice...%$&^#$^ why didn't somebody tell me this guy is called Felix...

I am a pre-med classmate, VMI '49-B,and it was apparent to us that he was a special student/cadet. His career certainly confirmed this.
We collaborated medically once with a Lynchburg patient admitted to his service after auto accident, and what a pleasure it was. My thoughts are with you all.

Dr. Perot was one of my first customers when i opened my restaurant. i will allways fondly remember our conversations over a good glass of wine.
my sympathy to his family.

Dear Fran and Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss.I hope that all of your memories help you through these times of grief.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.God Bless.

I had the privilege of working with Dr. Perot as a resident at MUSC from 1982 through 1987. Dr. Perot had a way of suprising you with a unique diagnosis or approach to a problem that no one else had ever thought of. I remember when he took each resident and his wife to a Spoleto event in the mid '80's. He took us to the Alvin Ailey Dance Group. I was startled when my wife had ribbed me with her elbow, waking me up, as I had fallen asleep. I looked over and Dr. Perot was also peacefully sleeping to the calming music. It appears we were both trying to reverse our sleep deprivation.

JIM HANSEN, MD, FACS, FICS
AUSTIN NEUROSURGICAL & SPINE INSTITUTE
AUSTIN, TX

My "famous" Dr. Perot made my mother and me feel at home at MUSC starting in the late 80s as he tried to help me. We'll never forget him wearing the Halloween tee shirt we gave him of "Spinal Taps"- the skeleton in a top hat! He was a lovely,super bright light in my medical journey. Thank you to his family for sharing him- I needed him.

One of my greatest regrets is that Phanor never made it back to a VMI 49B Class Reunion. He was missed by all who walked the Rat Line with him.

May the Lord Bless and Guide his family during this period of sadness for the loss of their love one.

James L. "Ding" Patton

Dr Perot was one of my best clients and I hope he is drinking the best RED wine where ever at this moment, Cheers

John Scott Stauss

I had the priviledge of knowing and working in the Somatosensory Evoked Potential Lab with Dr. Perot for 18 plus years. During this time I came to know and love his family. I wish to extend my most sincere love and prayers to Sandra at the loss of her husband and especially Dr. Perot's children - Deirdre, Vanessa, Francis and Christopher at the loss of your father who was always so very proud of each of you. He will be missed by all.

May the Lord Jesus Christ give you peace during this time of your life.

D, Although I never met Dad I know how close you were and how much you loved him. In reading about his life I know that he touched a great many lives in a very special way. How lucky you are to have had him in your life for so many years and how proud he must have been having you as his daughter. May the wonderful memories help you heal and comfort you at this time. Love you, Letty

Phanor was my senior resident for three years in Montreal.
What a thrill and privilege to work with him. Very intelligent, a true bon vivant with a superb sense of humor. A long time friend who inspired everyone. Doris and I send our best to his family. He will be operating with the angels! Floyd Cooper.M.D. Woodstock, Ga.

Deirdre-
Peace and comfort to you and your family.
What an accomplished man!!!
I hope you take comfort in the fact that the world is a better place because of his life here on earth.
Kim Carle

Just a quick note to Dr. Perot's family...my husband, Charles L. Allen, suffered a C3 spinal cord injury in 1982 and greatly benefited from Dr. Perot's care and dedication to advances in treatments through research and education. I will be forever grateful for his dedication to his specialty and especially for his contributions to MUSC.

May you be comforted by the many patients he helped during his career.