Doug Benold, ‘Dean of Georgetown Physicians’ dies at 98

  • Dr. Douglas Benold and his wife, Nell, is all smiles September 20, 1994, at the announcement that Georgetown ISD's new school will be named in his honor. (Sun Archive)
    Dr. Douglas Benold and his wife, Nell, is all smiles September 20, 1994, at the announcement that Georgetown ISD's new school will be named in his honor. (Sun Archive)

    During a long and prolific life spanning almost a century, Dr. Douglas M. Benold helped found Georgetown Hospital, start a community clinic for the underserved and integrate Georgetown public schools. Dr. Benold died Wednesday, February 15, at age 98, following a stroke. 

    Plans for services are pending.

    This week — and likely for some time to come — tributes and remembrances are many for the ma…