George Russell Foltz

FOLTZ, GEORGE RUSSELL - 65, of Knoxville, died Thursday, June 3, 2010. He was born June 22, 1944 in Oak Ridge, the son, of Russell Vernon and Dorothy Louise Foltz. Bud, as he was commonly known, grew up in Oak Ridge and graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1962. After high school he attended Tennessee Tech University but interrupted his studies to join the US Marine Corp. As a marine, he valiantly served his country. After being wounded, he returned stateside and was honorably discharged. After recovering from his wounds, Bud worked a variety of interesting civilian jobs ranging from taking care of snakes in the Memphis Zoo to being an inside salesman from Tennessee Mill and Mine Supply. Beginning in 1980, Bud went to work for ORAU where he worked, 18 years as a health physics technician. In 1998, he went to work for BWXT and the Y-12 facility until his retirement in 2009. Bud and his wife, Linda enjoyed traveling and meeting new people. He thoroughly enjoyed his hobbies and had a natural curiosity that ranged from collecting fossils to visiting magic shows. Bud possessed a very scientifically inquisitive mind and was a self ascribed naturalist. He was a good man who loved his family and deeply cared about other people. In return, Bud was loved and respected by family, and a multitude of friends. In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by sister, Jollie Allegretti; and nephew, Brett Petrovich. He is survived by his wife, of 30 years, Linda Haun Foltz, of Knoxvilles sister, Dee Ballentine, of Memphis; niece, Dana Hutson; nephews, Scott Massie and Russ Petrovich; step-sons, Michael and Allen Partin; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 from 6 - 8 pm at Weatherford Mortuary. A Memorial Service will follow at 8:00 pm. The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to Covenant Home Care and Hospice. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.