James Edward “Red” Pass, age 89 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away into rest on May 12, 2016 at the Alive Hospice in Nashville. Mr. Pass retired from AT&T Bell South after 37 years of service; was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America; a United States Army Veteran serving during WWII and the Korean War; and was past commander of the American Legion Post 78 in Manchester. He served as a baseball coach for Babe Ruth and Little League. He will be fondly remembered as one who dearly loved his family, enjoyed the the joy of laughter, the sharing of a good story, the outdoors, gardening, beekeeping, and camping. Mr. Pass volunteered his time, skill and services to the blind by repairing their machines especially designed to provide blind participants the opportunity to play baseball by hitting and catching the ball. Mr. Pass was preceded in death by his parents, the late Edgar Green Pass and Nancy Lasater Pass. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Evelyn Agee Pass of Manchester, TN; sons, Jimmy Pass ( Carol) of Manchester, TN and Eddie Pass (Cheryl) of Beech Grove, TN; and daughter, Darlene Pass Goodier (Paul) of Orange Park, Florida; sister, Roselee Moore of Tullahoma, TN; two grandchildren, Jonathan Pass and Amy Beth Smith of Manchester, TN; and a host of friends.
VISITATIONS
Sunday, May 15, 2016 from 2 pm – 5 pm at Central Funeral Home, 2812 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester, TN 37355 and
Monday, May 16, 2016 from 10 am – 11 am
FUNERAL
Monday May 16, 2016 at 11 am at Central Funeral Home
INTERMENT
Wilson County Memorial Gardens in Lebanon, TN
OFFICIANT
Bro. Jake Dorak
MEMORIALS
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Camp Bluebird in memory of James “Red” Pass. Camp Bluebird is the first camp in the middle Tennessee area designed for adult cancer patients. This 3-day, 2 night retreat offers a unique experience, providing campers with education, support and encouragement in living life after a cancer diagnosis. Mail Donations to: Saint Thomas Health Foundation, Middle Tennessee Camp Bluebird 4220 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205. campbluebirdnashville.org
Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of Manchester, TN.