James Edward Passe Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Edward Passe (Hot Springs Village, Arkansas), who passed away on November 1, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Edward Passe to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter W. Passe and Margaret B. Passe. He is survived by: his wife Virginia Passe (Ginny); his sisters, Mary Reed (late Gordon) of Grandbury, TX and Paula Passe (Sherry King) of Muscatine, IA; his daughters, Melissa Passe (James Hendler) of Kirksville, MO and Molly Ludolph (Kevin) of Chillicothe, IL; his stepson Chris Melvin of Honolulu, HI.; his grandchildren, Alex (Kelsey), Adam (Lea), Logan (Maggie), Lexi (Austin), Luke (Claire), Landen (Kaylee), Jenny (Kyle) and Virginia (A. D.); and his great grandchildren, Ryker, Rhett, Rowan, Jovie, Joslyn and Macklin. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
A rosary was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church (295 Balearic Rd, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the same location.
For anyone interested, donations may be made in Jim's honor to the Diocese of Little Rock Seminarian Burse Fund.
