John Bernard Henry M.D.

I worked with Dr. Henry for many years as one of his consultants, I worked primarily on the laboratory billing codes that are used to describe every lab analyte. I contributed to 20th addition of his book.

I well remember the days John and I shared in Gainesville at the University of Florida and the origin of the offer to move to then State University of New York at Syracuse Medical Center to develop state of the art diagnostic laboratories for the new hospital. I was the intermediary behind the scene with John Howard Ferguson, M.D., then chairman of the Department of Pathology. Had John Henry stayed in Gainesville he undoubtedly would have become chairman, lessening even his legendary energy...

I deeply regret the loss of Dr. J.B. Henry who contributed so much to the practice clinical pathology. His effort and organization resulted in the texts entitled CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT BY LABORATORY METHODS. They became a major foundation of modern clinical pathology.

CAPT Henry was an absolute treasure to Navy pathology! I distinctly remember his desire to spend his reserve drills with us at the Naval Medical Center in Bethesda where I was a pathology resident. His blood banking lectures as well as his enthusiasm for new technology in the laboratory inspired me to persue not only Transfusion Medicine as my area of specialty but to continue to hone my administrative skills as well. His book has been one of my favorite references through out my career. ...

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To Georgette and the Henry Family
Though a minor acolyte, I was one of those touched by working with John through the College of American Pathologists. His example was to never give up.

To the family of Dr. Henry:
My mother, Judy Lewis (Meggesto at the time) worked for Dr. Henry in the 1970's at Upstate Medical Center before becoming an attorney. She had the utmost respect for Dr. Henry and often spoke of her time working for Dr. Henry and how it helped shape the rest of her career. I am certain she would have wanted me to express her condolences to Dr. Henry's family, which I do now on her behalf.

To Dr. Henry’s family,

I can’t tell you how sad I am at Dr. Henry’s passing. During the time I worked with him, in the President’s Office and in Weiskotten Hall, I was amazed at his vision, his ability to motivate, and his contributions to the University and the community. It was not always easy but I learned so much from him. He supported me on several occasions when my family needed help especially when my sister, Nancy, was so gravely ill. He became one of the most important...

I am sorry to hear of the loss of Dr. Henry. I worked for him as an Admin Asst in the 70's and the experience was a very important time of my life. You are all in my prayers.