Dr. Eric Henry Amos

Dr. Eric “Henry” Amos, age 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2014 at his home in Molino, Florida. 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 (Molino, FL) and children, Warren Richard Amos (Destin, FL), Frances Corrine Amos (New York, NY), and Stacey Leigh Mason (Pensacola, FL). His five grandchildren include Haleigh Jo Mason (21), Eric Berton Amos (21), Mack Selser Amos (17), Ella Elizabeth Amos (12), and Savannah Leigh Amos (18mo). He is also survived by his brothers, Wayne Amos (Baton Rouge, LA) and Augusta Martin Smith; two sisters, Hilda McBride (Alexandria, LA) and Louise Enochs (Lexington, KY); daughter-in-law, Shannon Leach Amos (Destin, FL); brother-in-law, Mike Adams (Pensacola, FL); brother- and sister-in-law Mark and Karen Adams (Pensacola, FL); and numerous nephews, nieces, friends, and colleagues. He was predeceased by his mother, Corrine “Macu” Voorhies Smith (Baton Rouge, LA), his stepfather, Warren “Pops” Smith (Baton Rouge, LA), and his father, Ralph Wayne Amos (Houston, TX). A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, September 6th from 11am to 1pm 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. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com

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Dr. Eric Henry Amos

December 7, 1941 - September 1, 2014