Jerry Pass Obituary
Jerry Pass of Smyrna, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. Jerry is preceded in death by his mother and father, Grady Pass and Edna Pass Cain; his daughter, Diane Pass Pylant; and his brother, Ricky Cain.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta Pass, and his sister, Brenda Pass Massey. Jerry poured his soul out in loving his family, Stepsons Rob and Michelle Benson, Anthony, and Sabrina Wilson. He had such love for his grandchildren, Jerry Plyant, Brett and Juliana Benson, Shania Wilson and Daniel Roberts, Bradley Benson, Jessi and Wesley Smith, Tori and Patrick Weick. His love and devotion only deepened with his six great-grandchildren, Jason Plyant, Riley, Trae, and Elijah Roberts, Kinsley Benson, Rosemary Smith, Lucy Weick.
He felt blessed with his nephews and nieces, Becky Childers, Marty and Pam Dunton, Katie Martin, Mitchell and Tabitha Massey, Michael Massey.
Family meant everything to him, he said many times, his cousins were like brother and sisters.
Our love will never end for this wonderful person, Jerry (Fat Boy). He meant everything to everyone that was touched by his love and wit.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in memory of Jerry to Trinity Hospice Care of Georgia, 3660 Cedarcrest Rd, Ste. 120, Acworth, GA 30101.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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