Dr. J. Byron Gathright Jr.

Always a gentleman. Always kind and caring. A wonderful surgeon and teacher. The medical world has suffered a great loss. I will forever appreciate him.
He will be missed.

Janet LaPrime

Miles:
Sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

First a teacher. then a colleague, then a confidant. Always there for everyone. I know how much you will miss him.

I remember Dr. Gathright well from my days of working in the recovery room at Ochsner in the early 60's. He was a gentleman always, and equally respected by his patients and the staff.

My sympathy to the family.

Byron was the best brother-in-law a sister could ask for. He will be greatly missed by our family!

Celebrating a life well lived. I will cherish the memories forever.

Byron was always a good friend to me.
Rise Delmar Ochsner,MD

He was so very special. Goodness in the world has been reduced by
his leave taking. We all now have to try being better at it. Thank you, Byron, for showing us how.
Ernestine

I am onthe internet reading the Times-Picayune obituaries in my little town's library and am deeply and profoundly saddened by Byron's passing.He was truly a great neighbor ,a gentle man and a gentleman.He took heading up a large and interesting clan of children and grandchildren with such casual aplomb that I so much admired,as there was never a dull moment in the Walnut Street house and the most interesting and unique gathering place for friends of the kids growing up.Byron and Barbara...