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John Hiestand PAMPLIN Sr.

John Hiestand PAMPLIN Sr. obituary, Nashville, TN

John PAMPLIN Obituary

PAMPLIN, SR., John HiestandAge 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, November 13, 2011 at St. Thomas Hospital after a brief illness. The Nashville native was a second-generation Vanderbilt graduate, earning two degrees, including an MBA from the Owen School. He was an accomplished businessman, from being the youngest bank branch manager in Commerce Union Bank history, to founding Athlete's Foot stores across Tennessee. Preceded in death by parents, William E. Pamplin, Jr. & Christine Hiestand Pamplin, John is survived by a loving wife, Vicky; children, John Jr. and Christopher; two brothers, Bill and Chris; and innumerable friends and family. Memorial services at 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 19th at West End UMC, 2200 West End Ave., with visitation starting at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a Memorial Gift to Vanderbilt Medical Center in his name at vanderbilthealth.com/giving.

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Published by The Tennessean on Nov. 18, 2011.

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Faye Gentry Combs

November 23, 2011

I send my heartfelt sympathy to John Pamplin, John, Jr's son, and to Chris and Bill Pamplin, his brothers, as well as his wife. I know he will be missed a lot by all of you.

I have known John since the late 70's. I knew him when he and Johnny Farrar were running the Athlete's Foot out in Green Hills. He was so full of life and love and fun. I always enjoyed the time I spent in his company. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing - words just can't say how sad this makes me. God speed, John! You will be missed by many. Someone called you a class act, and that is exactly what you were.

November 21, 2011

Extremely saddened to hear of John's passing. He had been a friend for over 50 years. God bless the family. So sorry. -Carolyn and Tom Henderson

Carolyn Henderson

November 21, 2011

Greatly saddened to hear of John's death. A friend and good guy for over 50 years. We will miss him greatly. God bless the family.
Carolyn and Tom Henderson

Tom Fuqua

November 19, 2011

John was a good man and I will miss him, his easy smile, and loyal friendship. His legacy is a good one and I feel fortunate to have known him well

Dan Askew

November 19, 2011

John was a good man who always offered a smile and words of kindness and encouragement. I will miss him greatly. I am thankful for his special life and pray for the family.

robert smith

November 18, 2011

so sorry to hear! my prayers to all the family. just found out and i am visiting my daughter in NYC and not returning until Sunday night.

Marilyn Pilley

November 18, 2011

John, you will be missed a lot. You were a good friend.

November 18, 2011

You will be greatly missed!!

Sincerely,
Robin Burch

Sandy Ring Hall

November 18, 2011

My deepest condolences for a stand up class act gentleman. You will be sorely missed in our business and our hearts.

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