With prayers and sympathy I wish you all the peace and calmness that your family needs.

Larry Baltz was an amazing man and made a direct positive influence on my life.  He will be missed tremendously.  May God bless his family, loved ones, and friends, comforting them in this time of grief.

We will miss Larry's smile, warm-spirit and friendly personality in Meeting Professionals International - Tennessee Chapter.  As a Past President of MPI, I could always count on Larry for his support and friendship.  To Larry's family, please know that you're in our prayers.

I was saddened to hear about the passing of my friend Larry Blatz. He was a great person and a great spirit who was always chipper each and every time we talked. Whether he was calling to tell me about a speaking engagement, or calling to tell me that the engagement he was working on did not pan out, either way, he was always positive and upbeat. I will miss him, but I am grateful that he came my way....I am all the richer because I met Larry Baltz and he passed my way!  I thank God for Larry Baltz!  God Bless his spirit!

I'm so very sorry to hear of his passing. I had the extreme pleasure to work with Larry for several years on the MPI MAC committees. Larry was an absolute delight to be around and a valued asset to the organization. His energy, spirit and work ethic will truly be missed and irreplaceable. I know all of us in the MPIOH Chapter are thankful for the opportunity to have gotten to work with someone special like Larry.

We have lost a good man , but his spirit of goodness will remain. Our family prays that your saddness will leave you with Larry's example making you celebrate his life on this earth.

I am stunned and incredibly sorrowful. Last year, we worked together to help a client in Louisville. We laugh, cajoled, and networked. Larry was always upbeat, positive and the soul of Southern "hospitality". I cannot believe he is gone. This is a true loss to his familiy, his friends, and this profession. Besides prayer (never ceasing),how else can I help? Eileen McDargh eileen@eileenmcdargh.com

I was truly saddened to learn of the passing of Larry. We have lost a person. Larry watched out for me when we were in high school and I was having a hard time. I will always be grateful for that. We reconnected last year and the topic was BBQ! My prayers are with Claire and their children as well as all of the many Baltz's.
Tim Parrish, Clarksville TN

It is a shock to learn of Larry's passing.  I'm so glad I had the opportunity to know him. Larry was always quick to help with any little crisis that came up with our MPI chapter.  He was always a friend, and I will miss him.

Claire and family,
Our prayers are with you. Larry was truly a special person and one who positively impacted everyone who came in touch with him. We are proud to have had the honor to know him. He'll be missed always.
Beth and Mike Ussery

To the Baltz Family, I feel so blessed to have called Larry a friend.  I always looked forwarded to seeing him at our MPI events.  His warm heart, sense of humor and big hugs were always a bright spot in my day.  He will truly be missed by us all.  My deepest sympathy to Claire and Larry's children.  He always spoke of you with a smile and was so proud of his children.  Larry will shine on always in our hearts.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.

I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to know Larry.  He was a kind soul and could always be found with a smile on his face and words of encouragement for every situation.  He will be dearly missed by our MPI community.   May God provide comfort for you in the coming days.

I met Larry at Toastmasters in Mt. Juliet. He was always upbeat and could turn a story into memory. His speeches and personality were bigger than life. I am sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts, prayers, and sincerest condolences are with your family.

To my loving Baltz Family, You have lost a husband and father and I have lost a very good friend of many years. Larry and I had so many hilarious times together laughing and socializing. He was a giving person and a true friend. I will miss his sense of humor and sausage parties. I am heartbroken over the loss of Larry my friend. My prayers and thoughts go out in sympathy to the Baltz family.

I am very sorry for your loss. I got to know Larry through our MPI meetings. He was a very kind and upbeat person. Your family is in my prayers.

I am so sad to learn of Larry's passing.  He and I had a great professional and friendly relationship.  I had the pleasure of having dinner with him at the June MPI Gala and as always, we had a great time.  Larry was always smiling and I am going to miss him.  My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this sad and difficult time.  Anne Coggins (Tunica, MS)

Claire I was so sorry to hear of Larry's passing.  My thought and prayers are with you and the girls always.  
Gwendolyn Claybrooks, Madison,Tennessee

I am so sorry to hear about Larry's passing.  Although I didn't know Larry well, my remembrance of him was someone who was always smiling.  The MPI community will miss his generous, kind, positive, friendly spirit. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.  May the many loving memories sustain you through this difficult time.

Kathy Sizemore, Nashville, Tennessee

I served on the MPI Board with Larry.  He was truly a nice man who you could ask anything of and if he could do it, he would.  I'll never forget about his wrestling endevor a few years back.  I was inspirational and brought a lot of kidding and laughs.  Some people are just meant to help others melt together and he did with style and class.  My condolences to your entire family.  I'm sure he will be missed greatly.

So sorry to hear about Larry.  I have very fond MPI memories with Larry.  He will be missed.  Keeping all of you in my thoughts & prayers.

My prayers are with you and your family as you deal with this shocking and terrible loss. I had the pleasure of knowing Larry through our TMPI work. He was a motivating and positive professional. I am so glad that I had the chance to know Larry. Sincerely, Aven Humphreys, CMP

My heart is saddened to learn of my friend and colleague's passing. Larry was a wonderful collaborator and friendly help in the speakers bureau and hospitality industry. He will be terribly missed. My prayers to all the family - he spoke of you all so lovingly - especially his children. God be an ever present comfort to all.

To the Baltz Family,
Larry will be missed in so many ways both professionally and personally.  I just had the recent pleasure of working with him and as always it was a pleasure.  My heart hurts for you and for all of us that will miss his gentle spirit and easy ways.  You will be in my prayers...Judy Sadler

My heart is heavy to learn of Larry's passing. Please know how much he will be missed. My prayers are with the family - he spoke so lovingly of all of you, especially his terrific children. We were colleagues in the speakers bureau world, and I know we will miss his camaraderie. God be with you all.

Claire and family -- We are all saddened to hear of Larry's passing.  We speak of him often at our Mt. Juliet club meetings.  He inspired courage in all who heard him speak.  We loved the presentation he did on Kevin's "wrestling career".  We also remember with fondness the times you both opened your home to our end-of-the-year celebration cook-outs.  It was alwasy a pleasure to be in your home.  Thank you for sharing Larry with us.  We will miss him greatly. -- Karen Davis, Mt. Juliet Toastmasters

I was so sorry to hear of Larry's passing.  Claire, you and the girls are in our family's loving thoughts and prayers.  May God comfort you during this time and please know that your friends are holding you close in prayer.

I'm shocked to hear of Larry's passing.  What a wonderful, caring person he was.  He will be greatly missed.

Larry was naturally outgoing, compassionate and willing to share his wealth of knowledge with anyone interested. He will be missed by us all. Billy Kirsch

I am so sorry for all of you. As is the whole street.  Whatever James & I can do for you - PLEASE call.  Anything around the house or whatever.  Not just now but in the future.

How deeply saddened I am this morning, having just learned of the passing of my friend - Larry Baltz. He was an exceedingly kind, gentle spirit and I am sure that I join the many friends he had in the Nashville Hospitality community, in sympathy with his family-over this tragic loss. I deeply cherish the time which I had to enjoy the incredible strength of his personality, his beaming smile and the warmth of his humor. I will always remember him as one whom never spoke ill of anyone and was quick to help whoever was in need.

Larry will be missed at the Bridgestone Toastmasters meetings.  His character and presence made a big difference in the club success.  Family you are in our prayers.

Very sorry to hear the news of Larry's passing.  He was much loved by the Nashville rugby community and was a great guy.  He will be missed.

I pray that God renders peace in your hearts and home during this time.   Monica Thomas (Mt. Juliet Toastmasters)

To the Baltz family - sorry for your loss.  Larry will be missed.  He was a good rugby player and always tried to do his best.  - his friend and team mate.

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Larry was a wonderful man. He was always kind and supportive to everyone in his presence. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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Larry Baltz

June 22, 1952 – July 29, 2010

Hermitage Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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