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Eric “Henry” Amos
September 3, 2014
Dr. Eric “Henry” Amos, age 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2014, at his home in Molino.
Henry was born on “a day of infamy”, December 7, 1941. He was raised in Baton Rouge, LA where he attended Catholic High School. He went to college at LSU and finished medical school at LSU in New Orleans. He completed a residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, TN. He then completed a residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, where he became Chief Resident and was honored with the “Superior Accomplishment Award” and the “Best Resident’s Paper Award”.
After completing his training in 1971, he accepted a position with the Medical Center Clinic in Pensacola, FL, where he practiced for more than 30 years and treated almost 15,000 patients. While in private practice, Henry published several papers in prestigious medical journals on various topics including new radiation techniques for head and neck cancer, pioneering breast conservation therapy, and the use of radiation for colon cancer. He was awarded the Honor of “Fellow” of the American College of Radiology, which is awarded to less than 20% of all Radiation Oncologists. He was a long-standing member of the American College of Radiation Oncology, the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology, the Florida Radiological Society, the American Medical Association, and the Florida Medical Association. He was selected as one of “The Best Doctors in America” by each: American Health, Woodward White Publishers, and Good Housekeeping Magazine.
During his medical practice, he designed and developed five radiation facilities in the region. He also personally purchased one of the first linear accelerators, a machine used to deliver high-energy radiation for treating patients, in private practice in the United States.
Henry attempted to retire multiple times, but an intense love of medicine and care for his patients brought him back to active clinical practice a total of five times. He returned to practice with 21st Century Oncology in Okaloosa County, the Cancer Center of Southern Alabama, Urology Partners of Lakewood Ranch, FL, Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, as well as joining the staff at the University of Florida Radiation Oncology Department where he headed the Radiation Pediatric Oncology Section.
His personal interests included sculpting, drawing, and writing poetry and books. His most recent publications include: “A Few Poems Along the Way”, “My Mother’s Soul”, “My First 30 Years”, and “An Outline of the History of Western Philosophy”. He enjoyed pecan farming (cultivating over 2000 trees), breeding Limousine Cattle, upland bird hunting, the Colorado mountains, and especially the waters of the Gulf Coast where he spent countless hours exploring, boating and fishing. In his younger years he had his private pilot’s license and participated in several triathlons.
He is survived by his wife, Glenda Jo (Adams) Amos of Molino; children, Warren Richard Amos of Destin, Frances Corrine Amos of New York, NY, and Stacey Leigh Mason of Pensacola; five grandchildren including Haleigh Jo Mason (21), Eric Berton Amos (21), Mack Selser Amos (17), Ella Elizabeth Amos (12), and Savannah Leigh Amos (18 mo). He is also survived by his brothers, Wayne Amos of Baton Rouge, LA and Augusta Martin Smith; two sisters, Hilda McBride of Alexandria, LA and Louise Enochs of Lexington, KY; daughter-in-law, Shannon Leach Amos of Destin; brother-in-law, Mike Adams of Pensacola; brother- and sister-in-law, Mark and Karen Adams of Pensacola; and numerous nephews, nieces, friends, and colleagues.
He was predeceased by his mother, Corrine “Macu” Voorhies Smith of Baton Rouge; his stepfather, Warren “Pops” Smith of Baton Rouge; and his father, Ralph Wayne Amos of Houston, TX.
A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, September 6, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home in Cantonment.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Northwest Florida and the American Cancer Society are appreciated.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
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I was privileged to work for Dr. Amos both as a medical secretary and later as one of his nurses. I have always held him in the highest esteem and respect. I have many fond memories of my years in Radiation Oncology. He was totally devoted to his patients and treated his staff with kindness complete fairness. He was one of the most compassionate and brilliant men I have ever known. My thoughts and prayers will be with his family during this difficult time. May God bless each of you.
I met Henry back in the 70 s he is and was a wonderful man ,compassionate caring and a great friend.Tho I have not seen him in a while, I will miss him just knowing he s not there,right through the woods behind the family land.Goodby old friend,you will be missed……..