Walton Ector Obituary

I was one of Dr. Ectors first patients. He was such a wonderful person! He saved my life many times, as I seemed to get into poisons, bees, and other things. He discovered I needed surgery on my skull because it fused too soon, and I would have died without it. I was the first child to survive the surgery, and had to have it twice. When I was grown and had children, he cared for them also. No one else measured up to him. He made everyone feel cared for. A few years back, my son Justin Todd cut his hair at the barber shop, and remembered him. I just saw this, and am sorry I missed his service. I remember he was so proud of his children and grands.

Dr. Ector was above all a man of faith who was faithful to others. For years, I witnessed his weekly outreach to a friend who had moved to assisted living.. Beyond a quick visit, he dined with his friend and with memory filled conversations and much laughter, he brought much to the table for all to enjoy.
I considered him my friend too and felt blessed by his presence .
Anne Spees

Condolences from the Keating family
Belchertown, Massachusetts

I just saw that Dr. Ector had passed on to Heaven. I was so fortunate to have worked at Parkwood Pediatrics as a nurse and knowing
Drs. Ector, Gamble, Rhodes,Richarson, and O'Dell during the 70's and 80's. They were all such wonderful physicians and I learned so much from them. I worked with Dr. Ector on his last day there and then often saw saw him at the "Bank Building" at MUSC when I was working there. I am sad that he is gone but know that he is reunited with his wife and friends. Rest in peace good and faithful servant.

I am so sorry to hear of the death of Dr. Ector. His life was long and meaningful to so many people. He was the pediatrician for my two children. I never could have taken them from babyhood to adulthood without the compassionate medical care and wisdom of Dr. Ector. I remember so many instances of his advice and counsel. The world is a better place because of the long life of Dr. Ector.

What a blessing it is for me and my family to have known Walton Ector. As our family's pediatrician, he was always trustworthy, safe, calm and good. His loving kindness was his hallmark, and the touch of his hands was deeply healing. I am personally grateful to him - he saved my life when I needed to be hospitalized as an infant with double pneumonia. All through childhood he and his wonderful nurse Betty Larkin cared for and comforted me through cuts and bruises, stitches, asthma attacks and allergy shots. Later, in 1998, when he visited my wife, Susan, and me at a party to celebrate our wedding, I was deeply moved to talk with him about his faith in the Lord. I could see and understand how he allowed himself to be used as a tool to love and serve so many in the Lowcountry. Thank you, Dr. Walton Ector, for your kind and loving heart. Thank you to all of his family for sharing him with us for so many wonderful years. I am sorry I could not be with you in person to celebrate his life and his homecoming in heaven. God blessed us all through him.

Dr. Ector was so kind. He was our family's pediatrician and our parents' friend and colleague. I told my college friends that Dr. Ector was like having Mr. Rogers as a pediatrician, so kind and caring and a great listener. I know my family in particular is so grateful that he co-founded CCAA since four of us swam, coached and/or volunteered every summer since 1975. A wonderful man who touched so many people's lives in a positive way!

Dr Ector, you were loved and appreciated by patient Marcie Hadelden her whole life. The family always talked about how good you were. When you leaned down to listen to her heart she thought you where hugging her and put little arms around her next. So many stories. Rest in peace.

Dr. Ector was the role model I chose in residency to emulate as a general pediatrician today. His knowledge base was broad but his bedside manner was exceptional. He was a calm influence in mayhem of Primary Care Clinic in the old Wachovia building.

I am not surprised to hear about the stories of love and caring in and out of his professional life. His memory will always make me smile.

Dr. Ector was my Godfather for my baptism at Second Presbyterian Church in Charleston way back in 1978. He was also my pediatrician. I distinctly remember him as a very kind, loving man. One clear memory I have of him was during a sick visit to his practice. Normally when I came in sick I had to get my finger stuck for blood testing. During this particular visit, the nurse walked in while Dr. Ector was in the room with her much feared finger sticker, and I, maybe four or five years old, immediately started crying and put my hands behind my back. Dr. Ector told the nurse "her fingers don't have any blood in them today, sorry, you can't stick her." Then he consoled me and wiped away my tears. I just thought he was the nicest man ever for "rescuing" me from that mean old finger sticking nurse. Anyway, I hadn't seen him in well over 25 years and I was saddened to learn of his passing. From the memories I have of him, I know he must have been a wonderful husband, father, and friend. Everyone he came into contact with was a richer person for having met/known him. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Just know his legacy and memories of his kindness lives on in the hearts of many, many people.

Doctor Ector was my children's pediatrician since their birth. They always loved to see "Doctor Octor" as they called him. He was always kind and patient with my kids as well as with me as a new mother. He will be greatly missed on this earth. Barbara, Buffy and Johnny Britz.

Dear Dr. Ector, I don't remember the first time I met you, but I do remember the last time I saw you. I was in your office seeing you for the last time before I went off to Clemson. I was so sad to say goodbye. You took care of me from the day I was born until then. You met me in your office in the middle of the night when I had asthma attacks. You sowed up my brothers finger on Christmas Day. Thank you for being such a kind, patient, and caring person that we loved and depended on. You were always our angel.

Barbara and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. How fortunate to have had such an amazing Father! He will be sorely missed. I am also so sorry to miss the services as I am in Orlando with the boys visiting André. Love you all.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends and may the love of God continue to be with you always through your grief.

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE ECTOR FAMILY AND LOVEDONES. WALT AND ALICE AND I BUILT OUR HOMES NEXT TO EACH OTHER ON LITTLE OAK ISLAND AT THE SAME TIME. THEY QUICKLY BECAME FAMILY AND TOOK GOOD CARE OF ME. I MISSED THEM SO MUCH WHEN THEY MOVED, BUT WALT KEPT IN TOUCH AND CHECKED ON ME FREQUENTLY. I WAS SHOCKED TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING AS I DID NOT KNOW OF HIS CAR ACCIDENT. HE WILL BE MISSED BY THIS COMMUNITY THAT HE WAS DEVOTED TO AND THE HEALTH PROFESSION TO WHICH HE DEDICATED HIS LIFE. I PRAY FOR GOD'S PEACE FOR ALL OF YOU. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE IS WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST, AND HIS BELOVED ALICE AND FAMILY. I KNOW HE IS SINGING AND REJOICING WITH GOD'S HEAVELY CHOIR. BLESSINGS AND LOVE TO ALL OF YOU. ANN BAILEY KING

The door would open and you would hear Dr. Ector coming up and I could see his face through the wrought iron as he turned the stairway to enter my room. He was a very handsome man with a G-d given gift to make you feel better with his presence alone. I never knew what he carried in his well-worn bag of tricks but whatever he had was sure to cure whatever ailed you. It made transitioning to a "grownup" doctor terrifying as no one could ever take his place.
Dr. Walton Ector passed away on Valentines Day which is befitting as he had a golden heart. There was nothing he could not do, sail, swim, play the Cello and raise camellias. His family meant the world to him and he knew how much all of us meant to ours.
Whenever he saw my name or knew something about me I would get a little note. There are generations of Charleston children who owe their sanity and secrets to this dedicated pediatrician. I for one will be eternally grateful for helping me get this far in life.

I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was wonderful man!

I am sorry to hear of Walt's passing. I always looked up to him,. He exemplified for me what a physician should be. I know hw will be sorely missed. I am happy to make a contribution to Water Missions inhis memory.

Somehow "an exceptional Life" just doesn't seem good enough ..

Billy and I send our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Ector. I have lots of warm memories as a teenager visiting the Ector home and send big bear hugs to all.

Barbara and family, I am so sorry to hear this news about your father. He was such a good man, but his legacy lives on through you all. Find peace and comfort with the many good memories.

Walt was one of my most important mentors as a medical student and a major role model in my eventual career in pediatrics. A prime example of the type of physician that most of us tried to emulate; a wonderful, patient, kind man who always had the best interest of the child at heart. A privilege to know, even with only occasional contact in the past couple of decades. My most sincere condolences to his family for the loss of this fine man.

So sorry to see such a wonderful man is gone. He was my oldest child's godfather. Simply the best pediatrician I have ever met; also one of the best men.

What a lovely man with such a beautiful family that we love. Sorry for his family but joyful for him that he can reunite with his beautiful wife.