Eugene D. Ruth

Such a good friend and colleague who I will miss. We both came to the Wilson School as our "final career moves before retirement" Both of us were over qualified but, loving the school, staff, parents and of course the children. This photo is from an event at the school and with all school activities, Gene always had a smile on his face. One of my fond memories is Gene always standing at the front of the school each morning greeting the students as they came in the door......each and every one...

Gene and I both came to the Wilson School in the same year after "retiring" from other, what Gene called, "Big Shot Jobs". He said we were both overly qualified but, we made a great team. I treasured every year I was at the Wilson School working beside Gene as Head Master and good friend. May God bless his soul.

With deepest sympathy and our condolences to the family! We will always remember Gene and the 10 years at Wilson School, with our (now grown up) children, Benedek and Nora.

I taught with Gene at the Calhoun School. He encouraged creativity in his faculty in order to better engage students. As a leader he was dynamic, finding the strengths in students and faculty alike. He definitely thought outside the box and created an exciting educational world where everyone was learning.

I'm so sorry you've lost your father, Justin. I will always remember my times with him, especially on the Current River. What good times we had together. Best wishes to you and your family. Kin

Dear Becky, Justin and Andrea, I was so sorry to hear about Gene. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you. Gerri Meesey

It was a privilege to meet and know Gene in the last few months of his life. His kindness and sense of humor shined through in almost all situations. He was very gracious and sweet, with wickedly witty comebacks. He loved telling stories of his days in education, which meant so much to him. He is and will be greatly missed.

Gene was head of school in my early years as a student at Calhoun. He set a very high bar for those who followed. I wish I had known him as an adult. But, I greatly value the lasting impact he had on me and the school. My sincere condolences to the entire Ruth family.