David H Postles, Jr., M.D. of Highlands and Bradenton, FL died March 6, 2022.
Postles was born in Sylacauga, Ala., on Sept. 17, 1942, the son of David H. Postles and Jane J. Postles, and then spent his formative years in Rochester, NY.
He received his B.S. degree from Hamilton College and his M.D. degree cum laude from SUNY Upstate Medical Center. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omicron Alpha honor medical society. Postles served his internship and residency at Case Western Reserve University Hospitals of Cleveland. His residency was interrupted by two years of service as a Major in the US Army Medical Corps at Ft. Bragg, NC.
In 1974, Postles joined Drs. Bunch, Salley, and Rowland in Columbia, SC in what grew to be South Carolina OB/GYN Associates, the largest private OB/GYN practice in Columbia. He served as president of the group for many years and was proud of his relationships with many long-term patients. When a change in health forced his retirement in 2013, he and Barbara moved permanently to their home in Highlands, to be closer to their children and grandchildren in the Atlanta area.
Postles married Barbara Andrus after his first year of medical school in 1965, having dated her since high school. She temporarily interrupted her college education to financially support the young couple. They loved the South Carolina coast and spent the majority of weekends there for thirty years. Postles was an avid deep-sea fisherman for many years. On most Saturdays in season, he could be found at the gulf stream awaiting the scream of fishing line peeling off a large trolling reel. Dave and Barb later transitioned to serious recreational boating; their cruising destinations ranged from the Chesapeake Bay to Key West, as well as the Abacos, Exumas, and Berry Islands in the Bahamas. Later in life, they enjoyed several RV trips to the western states, with Colter Bay at Grand Teton National Park being their favorite destination.
Postles was predeceased by his parents and brother-in-law, Fred Culbert. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, daughter Jill Hunter (Rodney) of Woodstock, GA and son Jeffrey Postles (Dawn) of Cumming, GA. He is also survived by his adored grandchildren Bryce Hunter, Emily Hunter, and Claire Postles, as well as step-grandsons Josh and Jordan Simmons, his sister, Linda Sue Culbert of Rochester, and brother, Donald Postles of Buffalo.
A private service for immediate family will be scheduled at a later time.
Memorials may be made to Highlands Cashiers Land Trust or the charity of one’s choice.