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Dr. Lawrence James Pass

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Published by Tennessean on Jun. 18, 2020.

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Dave Eitleman

April 5, 2021

Dr. Pass performed emergency triple bypass on me following near fatal heart attack I had while at work. That was 2010 and thanks to him I have had a good life the past 10 years. RIP and will never forget his name and his care.

Dave

April 5, 2021

Dr. Pass performed emergency triple bypass on me following near fatal heart attack I had while at work. That was 2010 and thanks to him I have had a good life the past 10 years. RIP and will never forget his name and his care.

Wanda Morris

September 4, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Dr. Pass saved my life in March of 2012. I had been sick for about six months when I was referred to Dr. Johnston's office at Centennial Heart. Dr. Larry was my surgeon, I stayed in the hospital for five weeks and saw him everyday. We became friends because he was like a brother always joking and telling stories and I laughed so much I thought I may pop a stitch!!. The world has lost a great man he was one of a kind. Rest In Peace my friend.

Duke Rose

September 4, 2019

I saw Larry's name in the Vanderbilt summer magazine and was saddened by his passing. I will always remember his laugh and positive outlook on life. We spent time together at Hi- Lake camps during the summer, and later at Vanderbilt. He was special to all of us through the years and he will be missed.

Duke Rose

Andy Lee

July 7, 2019

I am so deeply saddened to hear the news today
My family and I keep you and your family in our prayers
Sir, you save my Dad's life back in 2014 and now 5 years later my Daddy still here with me and he is doing really well BIG THANKS TO YOU SIR
the world needs more Doctor like you
You are one of the best in the business
You will be missed, sir
RIP

JoAnn Sisemore

June 22, 2019

Dr. Pass was a wonderful, kind person and compassionate human being who was put on this earth to do exactly what he did.....saved lives. He saved my son with lifesaving surgery. I will forever be in his debt. I pray for his family for the loss that they have suffered. May God comfort them as only he can.

Tony Greene

June 22, 2019

Jan,My sympathies for you and your family. Be gentle with each other

Tony

Because of Dr. Pass I"m here to see my children grow up. I"m truly blessed.

Melinda Tomlin

June 22, 2019

This wonderful Man/Surgeon saved my life. At the age of 40, my PCP did a EKG, which was abnormal, after doing a heartcath I was rushed my ambulance to Vanderbilt, they found a huge Aneurysm attached to my heart. But I was told it would be to big of a risk to operate. A church friend said to go see Dr. Pass and he was so straight forward and told me it could bust at anytime, at the time my Children we're 15 and 6, I am a single Mom so I took them to school and such, and knowing that it could erupt at any given moment, he told me we had no choice but to operate. This Man was so compassionate and so sweet because he knew I was scared to death but he made me feel like eveything was gonna be ok and today I'm still here and so grateful to this wonderful Man, hearing of his passing I just wanted to tell his family that I am so sorry for their loss, He was my guardian Angel on Earth now he's theirs in Heaven. My God Bless You All...

Angela Redding

June 22, 2019

Dr. Pass will always hold a very special place in the hearts of our family. He was my dad's doctor for 21 years. Dr. Pass, with God's divine blessing, allowed my dad to survive four occurrences of lung cancer. Dr. Pass was always kind and compassionate to my dad. It meant the world to our family when he came to the visitation last June when my dad passed away. I have been and will continue to pray for his family.

David Alfery

June 22, 2019

I had the honor of working with Dr. Pass for many years at Centennial. Whether at 8 in the morning or at midnight, he showed the same dedication to his patients. Having spent thirty-five years working in the OR, I can say they truly don't make many like Larry any more. He was the kind of person that seemed to elevate all those around him. A wonderful man that I was privileged to call my friend.

June 21, 2019

My family is greatly sadden in the passing of Dr Pass. We are forever in his debt for performing the heart surgery which saved our dad's life. He was always kind and encouraging to my father and to us , his family. Our prayers are with his family at this time. The Thomas Mullins Family.

William Miller

June 21, 2019

Larry and Jan were great friends to us in med school. Larry was someone to look up to and emulate. He was one to party and laugh with. Great memories of a fine, good man. Thanks for being in our lives.
Bill and Dana Miller

Mildred and Robert Wardle

June 21, 2019

Our deepest condolences to the wife, sons, and family of Dr. Pass. Although I worked in CCU at Centennial Medical Center for many years, I did not know that I would get to know Dr. Pass and develop a friendship with him until my husband required open heart surgery in 2015. After my husband came out of the cath lab, Dr. Pass immediately came to me and told me that he would do everything possible to help my husband. I will always remember his kindness and caring though the whole process. Afterwards, my son , who lives in New York even met his son at a party. What are the chances? But, that is how God allows things to occur. We will always remember Dr. Pass fondly.

Charlene Keeling

June 20, 2019

As a new RN, my first encounter with Dr Pass was At Nashville Memorial Hospital in the early 1990's assisting him with procedures and dressing changes on his patients. He was very patient in answering any questions asked. To the family, may you continue to be blessed during the loss of your loved one.

June 20, 2019

I am deeply saddened at the news of Larry's untimely death. I sincerely ask for divine comfort for his grieving family. My experience with him as a referring cardiologist showed me that he was, indeed, a gifted and humble servant of mankind. A man of his talents and love of his patients and family cannot be replaced. He will be sorely missed by so many. John Dixon MD

N Schwartz

June 20, 2019

All of us from the Hillwood class of 1969 are saddened by the loss of a such a kind man, a wonderful doctor, and an inspiration to us from our years together at Hillwood. Rest in Peace.

Patti Parrott-Kennedy

June 20, 2019

There are simply no words to express how saddened I am to learn of the loss of Dr. Pass to this world. He was without a doubt one of the most gracious physicians I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I'm grateful I had the opportunity to know this amazing soul. Heaven certainly gained a shining star. God's Peace to his family during this difficult time.

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