Dr. Thomas Willard Littlejohn, III

WINSTON-SALEM Dr. Thomas Willard Littlejohn, III, 62, of Winston-Salem, N.C., died tragically March 30, 2011. Born October 3, 1948, in Winston-Salem, to Dr. Thomas Willard Littlejohn, Jr. and Audrey Wheelock Littlejohn, he was a longtime resident of Winston-Salem, N.C. He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned both his Bachelor of Science and medical degrees and was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He was an active golfer, lover of food and wine, and avid traveler along with wife Magy. He also cherished spending time with his family at his second home in Edgartown, Mass. Dr. Littlejohn committed his life to helping others through a career in medicine. He completed his residency at Charlotte Memorial Hospital and Medical Center in 1977 and became an instructor in the Department of Family Medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He was the co-founder of Maplewood Family Practice and served as president until 1996. He has also served as the chief of the division of Family Medicine at Forsyth Medical Center. From 1979 until 1996, he acted as the medical director of student health services at Salem College and Academy in Winston-Salem. For the past 25 years, he served as the president and executive medical director of PMG Research, Inc. in Winston-Salem. Under his leadership, PMG Research grew from a single research site in Winston-Salem to a nationally recognized multi-site clinical research organization. As a renowned clinical research investigator, his lifes work contributed significantly to the development of numerous medications, vaccines and medical devices that have improved the quality of life for many people. His vision and innovative drive led to the founding of Clinical Ink, a developer of software solutions for clinical research sites where he most recently served as chairman of the board. He was also a co-founder of the Greater Gift Initiative, a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance global health and highlight the greater good of clinical trial participation by gifting a vaccine to a child in honor of every clinical trial volunteer. In 2010, more than 6,000 polio vaccines were donated to children in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nigeria through the Greater Gift Initiative. He was on the board of numerous professional organizations, including the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians (NCAFP) and was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Investigators (AAPI) and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). He is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Margaret Hoke Littlejohn of Winston-Salem, N.C.; his mother, Audrey Wheelock Littlejohn of Winston-Salem, N.C.; brothers Roger William Littlejohn of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Traxler Willard Littlejohn of Charleston, S.C.; sister Elizabeth (BeBe) Littlejohn Payton (husband, Chris) of Aiken, S.C.; sons Jonathan Paul Wilson (wife, Caryn) of Charlotte, N.C., Thomas Ryan Littlejohn of Charlotte, N.C., Joshua Cole Littlejohn (wife, Amanda) of Sullivans Island, S.C., William Tyler Littlejohn (fianc, Jenny) of Sullivans Island, S.C.; daughters Cali Todd Rich (husband, Woody) of Boston, Mass., and Anna Claire Littlejohn of Missoula, MT; grandchildren Aiden Connor Wilson, and Thomas Natale Wilson; and countless friends and colleagues. A Memorial service will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at Knollwood Baptist Church in Winston-Salem with Reverend Roger Underwood and Doctor Benny Littlejohn officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Greater Gift Initiative c/o The Winston Salem Foundation, 860 West Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101. The Littlejohn family would like to express its deepest appreciation for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support weve received from the community. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

Memorials:
The Greater Gift Initiative c/o The Winston Salem Foundation, 860 West Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101

Service:
3:00PM at Knollwood Baptist Church on Sunday, April 3rd, 2011