Dr. E. Leon Barnes

Birth date: Apr 28, 1941 Death date: Feb 24, 2023

Dr. E. Leon Barnes, Jr., 81, of Bethel Park, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 24, 2023. Born in Jonesboro, AR, on April 28, 1941, the son of the late Elvis Leon and Gladys (Bratcher) Barnes, Sr., Dr. E. Leon Barnes, Jr Read Obituary

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Somboon Keelawat

133w ago

My deepest condolences to the family for the passing of Prof. Leon Barnes.

My name is Dr. Somboon Keelawat from Thailand. I was so lucky to have an opportunity to be Prof. Barnes’s visiting pathologist at the University of Pittsburgh during 2000-2001.

He was my great teacher and mentor who has played a big part in the success of my career and life, and I am greatly indebted to him.

It was so sad for me to hear this news. May he rest in peace.

Somboon Keelawat
Professor and chair- Department of pathology,
Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok, Thailand

Alfio Ferlito

135w ago

What a sadness to hear that Leon passed away. He has been a very good friend and a valid colleague for so many years. He was a worldwide known eminent pathologist and a very gentle person. I published 29 papers with him and, in 1988, he invited me to give a lecture on \"Non-squamous cancers of the larynx: implications for treatment and prognosis\" at the University of Pittsburgh. On that occasion, which I will always affectionately remember, he gifted me with a copy with his dedication of Volume 25 Second Series \"Tumors of the Upper Respiratory Tract and Ear\". I have always enjoyed collaborating with him and I will miss him so much.
My deepest condolences to the Barnes family,
Alfio Ferlito
Professor of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Padua - Italy

Alessandra Rinaldo

135w ago

My sincere condolences to the Barnes family for the loss of Dr. Leon Barnes. I am deeply honored to have collaborated with him in many scientific projects.
May he rest in peace.
Dr. Alessandra Rinaldo (Padua, Italy)

Bruce Wenig

135w ago

Dear Barnes Family:
I was extremely sad to hear/read that Dr. Barnes passed. I never worked directly with Dr. Barnes but he and I shared common interests in Head & Neck Pathology. For many years I would see Dr. Barnes at the annual USCAP meeting and it was always a pleasure to have a few minutes to speak with him. Aside from being the consummate professional, Dr. Barnes was a very kind and generous person. He was an example of the type of pathologist/human being who set the standard that many of us try to follow and try to live up to. My deepest sympathies to your entire family on his passing.
Bruce Wenig

Bobby M. Collins, Dds, Ms

135w ago

I was very fortunate to have Dr. Barnes as a mentor and friend. His knowledge and humor were such an essential part of my development as a professional educator and diagnostician.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and colleagues who share a profound sadness.
Bobby Collins

Steve Wilson

135w ago

Dr. Barnes was a wonderful teacher and mentor for me. I learned how to be a good pathologist and a better person at his side when I was one of his residents. He represents the pinnacle of excellence in our profession. His teaching and spirit guide all of his students that are spread around our region and the whole world. Steve Wilson MD FCAP

The North American Society Of Head And Neck Pathology

135w ago

With Gratitude and Respect From the Community Dr. Barnes Fostered

Maryann Mient

135w ago

Many great memories of you Dr. Barnes; great pathologist and friend I worked for many years ago. You will be truly missed; sympathy to you and your family.
MaryAnn Mient mary.mient@Va.gov

Lester D. R. Thompson

135w ago

Leon was such a great mentor to so many in the discipline of head and neck pathology that his influence cannot be meaningfully measured. He always put others ahead of himself, tried to advance their careers, but more importantly, try to instill in them the importance of being humble, thoughtful, and inquisitive simultaneously. There are so many dozens of research projects, lectureships, speaking engagements and books that we have shared together, but none are as meaningful as spending time over dinner just chatting and sharing. His influence will continue, but he will be missed tremendously.

Anonymous

135w ago

With deepest sympathy, from Perry and Diana, Perugini & Family

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