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Arthur Pais Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2016.

Arthur Pais

Knoxville, TN

Arthur "Art" Pais, age 88 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Born in Lithuania, he survived the Holocaust, before moving to the United States in 1946. Starting with a small furniture factory in Chicago, he built that business into three large mass production factories, and received many accolades for his leadership in that field. Art's true passion was his family. Later in life he spoke to groups as a Holocaust survivor and educator. Those who knew him will remember Art as a kind man with a strong work ethic and deep integrity. His family will remember him as a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Art was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years Charlotte Greenberg Pais; brother Theodore Pais; sister Rose Gafanovitz; and second wife Miriam "Mimi" Pais. He is survived by his children: daughter Jeanne Pais, PhD and husband Charles Bernath of Roswell, GA; son, Bert Pais of Roswell, GA; son Dr. Ray Pais and wife Babyling of Knoxville, TN; and daughter Dr. Wendy Pais Baker and husband Dr. Michael Baker of Nashville, TN; grandchildren: Aryn and Matt Meehan, Sara and Matt Witherell, Abby Pais-Bernath, Andrew and Brittany Pais, Jacob Pais, Hannah Baker and Emily Baker; great grandchildren Rachael Meehan and Evan Meehan.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Sunday, April 10th at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Rabbi Alon Ferency officiating. Interment to follow at New Jewish Cemetery. Immediately following the burial, Art's family will receive friends in the lounge at Sherrill Hills, 271 Moss Grove Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922 from 3:00 – 5:00pm. Please join the family to share stories and memories. Shiva Minyan to follow at 5:00pm in Sherrill Hills Auditorium. Memorials in Art's name may be made to: The Tennessee Holocaust Commission, 2417 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 or www.tennesseeholocaustcommission.org online condolences may be extended at www.rosemortuary.com

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May 26, 2016

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April 28, 2016

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April 8, 2016

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Nancy Conway

May 26, 2016

I worked for Mr. Pais at Laminite a long time ago. He was very dear to me. I was in college and he helped me with a paper I did on the Holocaust. We had many conversations about his life and what he endured. I hadn't seem him in years but when my husband read me the article in the newspaper, I cried as if I had only seen him the day before. He was a very fine man. I feel very honored to have known him.

Karin Deutschler

April 28, 2016

I met Art some 25 years ago when he was with Berg Profiles. An amazing, wise and wonderful man. It was always a pleasure to run into him over the years at various industry events and catch up. Sad to hear he has left this world, but I'm sure there are some happy reunions he is celebrating in the next. My sincere condolences to his family.
Karin Deutschler
Roswell GA

Joseph White

April 8, 2016

I had the distinct privilege to speak together with Art on several occasions for the Tennessee Holocaust Commission. He was wonderful person and I am proud to call him my friend. May his memory be a blessing.

During the Holocaust Awareness Project, Mr. Art Pais and his wife, Mimi, visit with high school students

Mary Webster

April 8, 2016

Mr. Art Pais made such an impact on others as he shared his experiences. As he and Mrs. Mimi visited the 8th graders at Lenoir City Middle School years ago, these students were mesmerized by his transparency in serving others with his story. They were forever changed. Then, when Mr. and Mrs. Pais agreed to participate in the Lenoir City School District Holocaust Awareness Project, even more students were positively impacted. Thank you for being willing to share your kind and precious relative with many of those that would not have been the same without meeting him. With sincerity and thankfulness from my students and from me, Mary Webster

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Sara Hornbeck

April 8, 2016

Art was such an inspiration- both kind and wise. I loved listening to his stories- and we always had a good laugh. He brought so much joy to everyone around him. I will carry him in my heart forever. My condolences to his family, friends, and all who have been touched by his life.

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