A Life Story

Dr. Neal Murry Markowitz, 89, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, in Savannah. He was born December 17, 1934, in Savannah, GA to the late Freda Eichholz Markowitz and Sidney Cooper Markowitz. Dr. Markowitz attended the University of Georgia from 1953 until 1957, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He later attended Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine from 1957 until 1961, where he received his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry. He was a member of the Robert R. Andrews Dental Research Society (1959-1961), served in the U.S. Air Force, Captain, stationed at Shaw AFB 857 Tactical Hospital Shaw AFB, SC (1961-1963). He also served on the Memorial Medical Center Hospital Indigent Clinic and was the Memorial Medical Center- Chief of Dental (1975).Dr. Markowitz was a member of many Dental Organizations, to include, Fellow at the Georgia Dental Association, Coastal Dental Study Group, Georgia Dental Association, American Dental Association, Savannah Dental Society - Past President (1978-1979), Southeastern District Dental Society of Georgia, Armstrong State University Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee (1995-1996), Academy of General Dentistry, Fellow American College of Dentist, Pierre Fauchaud Academy, and the Southeast District of Georgia Peer Review Committee.He was also a member of the Tau Epsilon Phi Nu Chapter, Harmonie Club - Past President 1968, Benedictine Athletic Association - Past President, Man of the Year Award, and the Savannah Golf Club.During his distinguished career he received numerous honors and awards, to include, Tufts Dental School (1959), and the Robert R Andrews Dental Research Society.Dr. Markowitz is survived by his wife, Ruth Mincey Markowitz, his children, Scott Cary Markowitz, Lisa Markowitz Henderson (Trevor), and Brian Reid Markowitz (Amy). His grandchildren, Pierce Markowitz (Lindsey), Hayley Markowitz (Mark Bertagna), Hayden Markowitz, Reid Markowitz, Evan Markowitz, Cole Kitchens, and Hannah Kitchens, and Great Grandchildren: Aniston, Bennett, Hudson. Also surviving is his sister-in-law, Peggy M Schulz (Jack). A Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Temple Mickve Israel.A private burial will be held in Bonaventure Cemetery.Remembrances may be made to Congregation Mickve Israel, or Benedictine Military School.The family will sit Shiva at 16 Bartow Point Drive (Causton Bluff), Tuesday evening through Thursday evening, from 6 pm - 8 pm.