Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Distinguished Veterinarians
Dr. James C. Boswell (Texas A&M ’59), 89, Beaumont, Texas
Dr. James C. Boswell, an esteemed veterinarian and Air Force captain, passed away on September 28, 2023. He owned and operated Boswell Animal Clinic in Beaumont for 40 years, providing exceptional care to small animals. Dr. Boswell was a dedicated member of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. He is survived by his wife, Charloise; their two daughters, son, three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a sister.
Dr. Tommy L. Bullard (Texas A&M ’64), 83, Weatherford, Texas
Renowned for his expertise in orthopedic and reproductive medicine for horses, Dr. Tommy L. Bullard passed away on January 22, 2024. After graduating from Texas A&M, he joined their School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, later working at racetracks in New Mexico. Dr. Bullard founded Bullard Veterinary Clinic and Bullard Farms in Weatherford. He was a member of several veterinary and equine associations and received the 50-year breeder status from the American Quarter Horse Association. Inducted posthumously into the Texas Horseracing Hall of Fame, he is survived by his wife, Dr. Johanna Bullard (Texas A&M ’74); their daughter, three sons, and ten grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Dr. Tommy L. Bullard ’64 DVM Endowed Scholarship, Lope TX, or the Multiple Myeloma Foundation.
Dr. James F. Cone Jr. (Cornell ’65), 88, Napanoch, New York
Dr. James F. Cone Jr., founder of Napanoch Animal Hospital and community leader, died on November 13, 2023. He served on the boards of the Ellenville Regional Hospital and Ellenville Central School District. An Army veteran, Dr. Cone is survived by his wife, Sally; their daughter, son, and three grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellenville Regional Hospital, Ellenville First Aid and Rescue Squad, or Ellenville Public Library.
Dr. Noel D.M. Lehner (Illinois ’61), 86, Salem, South Carolina
Dr. Noel D.M. Lehner, a pioneer in primate medicine, passed away on November 19, 2023. After serving in the Army Veterinary Corps, he earned a master’s in laboratory animal medicine and led animal resources programs at Wake Forest University and Emory University. Dr. Lehner co-edited “Planning and Designing Research Animal Facilities” and received numerous accolades, including the Joseph J. Garvey Award from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science. He is survived by his wife, Betty; their son and daughter. Memorials may be made to the Thornwell Home for Children.
Dr. Dennis J. Macchia (Illinois ’77), 73, Woodridge, Illinois
Dr. Dennis J. Macchia, who owned Woodridge Animal Hospital until 2011, died on September 16, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Judy; their daughter, and a grandchild.
Dr. Nicholas P. Macri (Cornell ’90), 59, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Dr. Nicholas P. Macri, a dedicated veterinarian for LabCorp in New Jersey, passed away on October 18, 2023. He previously worked at Huntingdon Life Sciences. Dr. Macri is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; their son and daughter, his mother, four sisters, and a brother.
Dr. Raymond M. Rosebrough (Missouri ’60), 87, Sumner, Texas
Dr. Raymond M. Rosebrough, who served as an Air Force division veterinarian in Korea and later as a pastor, died on February 26, 2024. His career included practices in St. Louis, Leipsic, Ohio, and San Angelo, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Twila; their son, and a sister. Memorials may be made to Gideons International.
Dr. Richard L. Wampler (Kansas State ’55), 92, Lincoln, Nebraska
Dr. Richard L. Wampler, who served in the Army Veterinary Corps and later worked at Grand Island Veterinary Hospital for 42 years, passed away on January 23, 2024. After retirement, he served as a relief veterinarian for ten years. Dr. Wampler was a life member of the Nebraska VMA. He is survived by his wife, Jean; a daughter, two stepdaughters, a stepson, four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a sister. Memorials for the accessible walkway project may be made to First Plymouth Church.
These remarkable veterinarians dedicated their lives to animal care and their communities. Their contributions will be remembered and honored by their families, colleagues, and the many lives they touched.
