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Eric Lincoln Obituary

Dr. Eric Lincoln
May 10,2019
Macon, GA- Dr. Eric Lincoln, 45, of Macon, died unexpectedly May 10, 2019, in Cuenca, Ecuador. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Pediatric Orthopaedic Services at Beverly Knight Olsen Children's Hospital, Navicent Health, c/o Navicent Health Foundation, 777 Hemlock Street, MSC #78, Macon, GA 31201.
Dr. Lincoln was the Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at Beverly Knight Olsen Children's Hospital, Navicent Health. He was an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Surgery with the Mercer University School of Medicine and Navicent Health. In 1997, he received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He received his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in 2006. Dr. Lincoln then completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the Medical College of Georgia in 2011. His Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship was performed at Brown Albert Medical School in 2012. Dr. Lincoln was a member of the Navicent Health family since 2012.
He was a dedicated husband, father, son, friend and surgeon. Dr. Lincoln developed the Pediatric Orthopaedic Spine Program at Navicent Health. His brilliance as a surgeon and his kind and giving nature have improved the lives of countless children during his career. Dr. Lincoln was recently nominated for the Olin H. Weaver Philanthropy Award, which honors a Navicent Health physician whose lifetime achievements are not only reflected in their personal accomplishments, but also in their philanthropy.
Dr. Lincoln is survived by his wife of 20 years, Mary O'Connor Lincoln; children, Taylor Lincoln-Alvarado (Pedro) of Kihei, HI, Josh and Brady Lincoln; parents, David and Helen Lincoln of Middletown, RI; brother David Lincoln of Tiverton, RI; and sister Maria Lambert of Hopkinton, RI.


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Published by The Telegraph on Jul. 13, 2019.

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Teresa Darity

May 14, 2025

I know this is late, but Dr Lincoln was God sent after my daughter's accident, and he saved her leg and life. He was sincerely appreciated and is continually missed.

Natasha Westbrook

March 8, 2024

Thank you caring for my child we go miss you

Janie D Ford

January 21, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Curtis Allred

July 9, 2020

Sorry to hear about Dr. Lincoln's passing. He was my doctor and a couple years ago. He gave me botox injections in my legs to keep them from being so stiff. Thoughts go out to you.

March 10, 2020

So sad to hear of Eric's death. I remember him as a very active toddler. My daughter and I often speak fondly of your family. Dianne(Edwards) Jennett

Rose Kimsey

October 30, 2019

So sad Dr. Lincoln was a wonderful doctor. He worked on my grandson for 6 hours. I will never forget his heart! God bless his family in this incredible loss.

Sabrina Williams

August 27, 2019

It was heartbreaking to learn of the passing of Dr. Lincoln, He was a great doctor and will be greatly missed, Continued prayers for his family and friends.

Alan Everett

July 13, 2019

Words cannot express the impact that Dr. Lincoln made on my granddaughter's life. We are truly blessed that God brought him into our lives. He will be dearly missed. May God comfort and bless his family during this time of loss.

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