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James is also survived by his beloved sister-in-law Arlene Sodini (Chicago) who was with him until the end and beyond.

From that family he is survived by 1 brother Cecil Omphroy of Florida and 2 sisters, Winona Ettrick and Bonnie White of Arizona and a host of nieces and nephews. James was raised by his beloved “adoptive” family to the parentage of Casper and Myrtle Omphroy. He is survived by 1 daughter, Paula Haughton Easter (Johnny) of Gaston, NC 3 grandsons, James Haughton 3 rd of Burlington, NC, Justin Roy of Rocky Mount, NC, and Christopher Easter of Gaston, NC 3 great grandchildren: James Haughton IV, Alana Easter, and Christopher Easter Jr. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Gray Haughton, his beloved wife (Vivian), and his son, James Haughton, Jr. Jim enjoyed travelling with his wife, photography, the opera, Art, reading, and time with family. He retired in Chicago, IL with his wife in at the age of 78. His legacy also includes numerous publications, honors, and awards. He then served another 10 years as Executive Director of the Health and Hospitals Governing Commission of Cook County in Chicago. and the First Deputy Commissioner of Hospitals in the NYC Department of Hospitals for 10 years. Jim’s legacy includes the prestigious role as Executive Medical Director of NYC Health Dept. Throughout his career Jim worked in many segments of the public health arena in NYC, Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles. He went on to receive his post graduate education at Columbia University School of Public Health and Administrative Medicine to receive his MPH in 1962. Postgraduate Medical School in General Internal Medicine. From 1959 thru 1960 James continued his education at N.Y.U.

Between 1956 & 1958, Jim enlisted in the SNR Medical Corps as a Lieutenant Commander.

“Jim” as he was affectionately called, then went on to complete his fellowship at Unity Hospital specializing in OB/GYN and abdominal surgery between 1951 & 1955. He received his high school education in San Jose, Costa Rica and then went on to earn degrees first at Pacific Union College in 1947, and then his M.D. James Gray Haughton (95), was born Main Panama City, Panama.