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Edgar E. Jones, MD : 1941-1988

Edgar E. Jones, MD : 1941-1988 MD Edgar E. Jones, 1941-1988 MD Dr James L. Lehr died Dr Edgar Eugene Jones died August 4, 1988, following February 4, 1989, in the arms of his family. Born in Kinksville, Missouri, Jim was a brilliant student and musician. In 1962 he graduated magna cum laude from Amherst College, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He completed graduate work in physics at University of Pennsylvania and taught for 1 year at Lawrence College while he seriously considered a career in music. Persuaded by his physician father, Jim entered the medical school at University of Missouri. Jim’s interest in physics led him to research in computer-aided diagnosis and automated information systems in the Department of Radiology. As a 3d-year student, he coauthored a proceedings about a radiology information management system for an international conference in Stockholm. As a 4th-year student, he coauthomed, with the head of the Department of Statistics, a proceedings on a new, modified Bayes theorem. Graduating in 1968, he interned at University of Chicago Hospital and in 1969 returned to Missouri for training in radiology. Dr Lehm’s progress was meteoric: In 1969 he became project director of the Radiology Regional Medical Program; in 1971, instructor and head of the Section of Computer Research; in 1972, assistant professor; in 1974, tenured associate professor and associate chainman of the Department of Radiology; and in 1975, associate professor of Bioengineeming. This rapid rise was occasioned by his research brilliance and productivity, clinical dedication, and willingness to undertake tough administrative tasks aimed at introducing new technologies into the management of radiology departments. In 1976, Dr Lehr became associate professor of nadiology and associate chairman of the department at the University of Chicago; in 1984, he became the interim chairman; and at his death, he was a full professor. Jim had a quiet but sparkling personality with a ready sense of humor and was a fine decision maker. He could sit through a confusing and complex technical discussion, and then, often with wry humor, he would quietly discuss the problem in a way that cut through the verbiage to reach a concise, often detailed solution. His continued dedication to music was expressed in his membership in a quartet at the university. Jim was deeply attached to his family and much loved by those who knew him. He is survived by his parents, former wife, and two children. Dr Lehm’s scientific and organizational skills have been a major asset to radiology. He was very much needed by his profession, and he is missed. GWILYM a relatively brief illness with renal cell carcinoma. He was born March 18, 1941, in Jackson, Mississippi, and was raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina, and graduated in 1963. He received his MD degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, in 1967 and served his internship there. He then served a tour of duty Navy, after as a general medical which he returned officer in the U.S. to the Medical Universi- ty of South Carolina for a residency in diagnostic nadiology. On completion of his residency in 1973, he joined Dr Hyman Addlestone at St Francis Xavier Hospital in Charleston. In 1977 Gene became chief of the department, which expanded under his direction. He was an able and conscientious director with many strengths, but his strongest point was in planning. Gene was well thought of by his colleagues, and his professional opinions were valued. He served on many committees for the hospital and was a valued member of the staff. He also served on the staffs of Baker Memoniai Hospital, Charleston, and East Cooper Community Hospital, Mount Pleasant. His contribution as a nadiologist was valued at all three institutions. Gene was also active in the South Carolina Radiological Society, serving on numerous committees, and as an alternate counselor to the American College of Radiology for several years. He had joined the American Roentgen Ray Society, but his untimely illness and death prevented his participation. He was active in his community and was especially committed to serving his church. He had recently been a pant of an established congregation, which founded a new church to better serve a growing community, and he frequently participated in many church-related retreats and other activities. He was a man of high ideals whose religious beliefs and sense of propriety meant very much to him. Gene is survived by his wife, Linda, and children, Barbara, Beth, and Eugene. He will be fondly memembened and missed by his friends, partners, and other acquaintances. DANIEL RAVENEL, MD S. LODWICK, MD #{149} Radiology September http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Radiology Radiological Society of North America, Inc.

Edgar E. Jones, MD : 1941-1988

DANIEL RAVENEL
Radiology , Volume 172: 880 – Sep 1, 1989
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MD Edgar E. Jones, 1941-1988 MD Dr James L. Lehr died Dr Edgar Eugene Jones died August 4, 1988, following February 4, 1989, in the arms of his family. Born in Kinksville, Missouri, Jim was a brilliant student and musician. In 1962 he graduated magna cum laude from Amherst College, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He completed graduate work in physics at University of Pennsylvania and taught for 1 year at Lawrence College while he seriously considered a career in music. Persuaded by his physician father, Jim entered the medical school at University of Missouri. Jim’s interest in physics led him to research in computer-aided diagnosis and automated information systems in the Department of Radiology. As a 3d-year student, he coauthored a proceedings about a radiology information management system for an international conference in Stockholm. As a 4th-year student, he coauthomed, with the head of the Department of Statistics, a proceedings on a new, modified Bayes theorem. Graduating in 1968, he interned at University of Chicago Hospital and in 1969 returned to Missouri for training in radiology. Dr Lehm’s progress was meteoric: In 1969 he became project director of the Radiology Regional Medical Program; in 1971, instructor and head of the Section of Computer Research; in 1972, assistant professor; in 1974, tenured associate professor and associate chainman of the Department of Radiology; and in 1975, associate professor of Bioengineeming. This rapid rise was occasioned by his research brilliance and productivity, clinical dedication, and willingness to undertake tough administrative tasks aimed at introducing new technologies into the management of radiology departments. In 1976, Dr Lehr became associate professor of nadiology and associate chairman of the department at the University of Chicago; in 1984, he became the interim chairman; and at his death, he was a full professor. Jim had a quiet but sparkling personality with a ready sense of humor and was a fine decision maker. He could sit through a confusing and complex technical discussion, and then, often with wry humor, he would quietly discuss the problem in a way that cut through the verbiage to reach a concise, often detailed solution. His continued dedication to music was expressed in his membership in a quartet at the university. Jim was deeply attached to his family and much loved by those who knew him. He is survived by his parents, former wife, and two children. Dr Lehm’s scientific and organizational skills have been a major asset to radiology. He was very much needed by his profession, and he is missed. GWILYM a relatively brief illness with renal cell carcinoma. He was born March 18, 1941, in Jackson, Mississippi, and was raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina, and graduated in 1963. He received his MD degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, in 1967 and served his internship there. He then served a tour of duty Navy, after as a general medical which he returned officer in the U.S. to the Medical Universi- ty of South Carolina for a residency in diagnostic nadiology. On completion of his residency in 1973, he joined Dr Hyman Addlestone at St Francis Xavier Hospital in Charleston. In 1977 Gene became chief of the department, which expanded under his direction. He was an able and conscientious director with many strengths, but his strongest point was in planning. Gene was well thought of by his colleagues, and his professional opinions were valued. He served on many committees for the hospital and was a valued member of the staff. He also served on the staffs of Baker Memoniai Hospital, Charleston, and East Cooper Community Hospital, Mount Pleasant. His contribution as a nadiologist was valued at all three institutions. Gene was also active in the South Carolina Radiological Society, serving on numerous committees, and as an alternate counselor to the American College of Radiology for several years. He had joined the American Roentgen Ray Society, but his untimely illness and death prevented his participation. He was active in his community and was especially committed to serving his church. He had recently been a pant of an established congregation, which founded a new church to better serve a growing community, and he frequently participated in many church-related retreats and other activities. He was a man of high ideals whose religious beliefs and sense of propriety meant very much to him. Gene is survived by his wife, Linda, and children, Barbara, Beth, and Eugene. He will be fondly memembened and missed by his friends, partners, and other acquaintances. DANIEL RAVENEL, MD S. LODWICK, MD #{149} Radiology September

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