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DUNBAR, Ronald Ronald Ward "Doc" Dunbar Ronald Ward "Doc" Dunbar, 76, of Atlanta, GA, passed away at his home on April 27, 2012. Ron was born on July 6, 1935, and was the only son of Harry Whitney Dunbar and Genevieve Ward Dunbar of Belvidere, IL. He was married for 52 years to his beloved wife Jane Anderson Dunbar. He received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University as well as his medical degree. Doctor Dunbar completed his residency in anesthesia at The Massachusetts General Hospital and served his country in Landstuhl, Germany, for three years as a captain in the Army. He then joined the faculty at the University of Kentucky Medical School. In 1971 he was recruited to Emory University School of Medicine as a professor of anesthesia and chief of the anesthesia department at Emory Hospital where he served in various capacities for 40 years. He was very active in the Georgia Society of Anesthesiology (GSA). He was president and editor of the GSA newsletter. In 2001 he received the Crawford Long Award for meritorious services to the GSA. As a member of the American Society of Anesthesia (ASA), he was appointed to a number of important committees and was Georgia's delegate. He was also an examiner for the ASA as well as editor of the scientific journal Anesthesia and Analgesia. At the time of his death he was an Emeritus Professor of Anesthesiology for Emory University School of Medicine. He is survived by his wife Jane, son Steve, and daughters Debbie, Julie, Beth, and Kristin, their spouses, and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Mike in 1982. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lake Fire and Rescue in care of Mountain Patrol, 6 Fred Lane, Lakemont, GA 30552. Family will receive friends, followed by a brief prayer service, on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, from 5-7 pm at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta, GA 30341. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at 11 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta, GA 30341. Arrangements by Fischer Funeral Care. 678.514.1000
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for Ronald DUNBAR
Charles Ingram MD
April 24, 2025
I worked with him at Emory, a great man to me.
Charles Ingram
April 24, 2021
I loved to work with him and had much respect for him. We worked straight through Christmas one year and I came down with pneumonia the next day we got off. He was a good anesthesiologist and a good person.
Lance and Gail Lipman/Cook
May 4, 2012
Jane and Family,
We were so sad to hear about Ron. We will really miss him. He was such a joy to talk to and be around. You are in our thoughts and we're very glad to hear you will be with us tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Gail and Lance
Gail Escue
May 2, 2012
Dr. Dunbar was such a gentleman and a very fine anesthesiologist. My husband knew Ron through the GSA and respected him greatly. He set forth a remarkable example as my own precious anesthesiologist husband did before his death almost 4 years ago. God bless you family in your loss. May your days be brightened by having had him in your life.
Michelle Bramlett
May 2, 2012
All of us at Mountain Patrol would like to extend our thoughts, prayers and love to the Dunbar family. We will all miss his presence at Lake Burton. He was always such a pleasure and brought a great deal to our community.
Tom Peck
May 2, 2012
Ron was such a wonderful caring person. Our condolences are with the Dunbar family. Such wonderful people.
The Pecks
Danielle Grimaldi
May 2, 2012
I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Dunbar at the Athletic Club. He always walked around with a smile and will be greatly missed. My condolences and deepest sympathy go out to his loved ones.
April 30, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the Dunbar family during your time of grief...Psalm 46:1...God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
Allison Borchardt
April 30, 2012
I enjoyed working with Dr.Dunbar at Emory. He was always so caring and will be missed greatly.
April 30, 2012
A colleague and a friend.
Joseph F. Johnston, MD
April 30, 2012
A colleague and a friend.
Joseph F. Johnston, MD
April 30, 2012
Sincerest sympathy on your loss. We were very sorry to learn of Ron's passing.
Love and light to the family!
Tom and Suzan Kenworthy
Ira Tedoff
April 30, 2012
I am deeply saddened by Ron's death; I will miss his gentle spirit and quick wit.
Kathy Divis
April 30, 2012
Jane,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Ron was a wonderfully kind and loving man. He was always smiling. My thoughts and prayers are with you, the kids and the rest of his family and friends. Take comfort in the knowledge that Ron is at peace and in God's hands now.
John Derdeyn
April 30, 2012
I knew Ron from the Athletic Club Northeast. He was a fine gentleman. I will sincerely miss him.
April 30, 2012
I am so sorry for your lost. May you and your family rely on God in this time if grief.
gregory casarella
April 30, 2012
i'am so sorry to hear about ronald's death you are in my hart& prays. and also my mom's also.
Edith Hawkins
April 30, 2012
To Jane and her family
Rex and I are so sorry. We know that you will miss Ron, and we pray that God will give you comfort and strength.
Edith and Rex Hawkins
April 30, 2012
I was lucky enough to work with Ron in anesthesiology at Emory. I very much respected
and admired him. Charles Ingram, MD anesthesiology. Everyone who knew him will miss him.
April 30, 2012
Jane and Kids, Just heard from DeeDee and we are so saddened by this news. You will be in our thoughts and
prayers. Will get in touch soon. Wish I were there to help
you hold on.
Love to all, Dottie S.
R D
April 30, 2012
My condolences to the family for their loss,may the God of comfort be with you through this difficult time.
April 30, 2012
Dr. Dunbar will be missed by Emory community, he was a bright light who always had compassion for his fellow man and patients. may God comfort the family during this difficult time.
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