Krishnan Kutty Nair, M.D.

Dr. Nair was born February 22, 1942 in Vaikom, India. Kris graduated from Trivandrum Medical College in India and completed his ENT residency at St. Luke’s Hospital of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. A well-respected otolaryngologist and surgeon, he spent twenty years as a partner of ENT Associates in Erie, Pennsylvania. Kris was honored as Doctor of the Year in 2001 in Erie, Pennsylvania.

A previous member of Lake Shore Country Club and Lake View Country Club, Kris enjoyed spending his free time playing golf. He also enjoyed listening to music, reading, and most of all spending time with his family. Dr. Nair touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity. He maintained his courage and family devotion to the end.

Dr. Nair is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Andersa Nair of Prattville, Alabama; daughter and son-in-law, Shayna and Matthew Raun of Atlanta, Georgia; daughter, Parvathy Nair of Cleveland, Ohio; treasured grandchild, Connor Nair, born April 5, 2012; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Savita Nair, of Atlanta, Georgia; three sisters, Radha, Omana, and Bharati, of India; brother, Kuttan Nair, of India; beloved nephew and wife, Anil and Deepti Pillai, of Alpharetta, Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.

Kris was preceded in death by his parents, Sekharan and Rajama Nair, and sister Ammini Pillai.

A private funeral service for Dr. Krishnan Nair will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at Floral Hills Funeral Home in Tucker, Georgia. A memorial service will be held for family and friends in Erie, Pennsylvania at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation, 130 West 8th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16501.