Richard Matthew Foutz

Matt, Scott, and Chad,
As you are well aware, your father was a fine man, and your mother was an equally incredible woman. Miss Holland was my 8th grade p.e. teacher, and Mrs. Foutz was my 9th grade p.e. teacher, and I later taught with both your father and mother. They were both compassionate, caring, and genuine, qualities also exemplified in the two of you that I taught and knew, and I'm sure in Chad, also. You may not be aware that your dad was very supportive to Spencer in his...

October 1, 2011
Ferrum College has lost a great leader, and all-aroung gentleman, and I lost a good friend. I will never forget his last visit with me in Fredericksburg. We had great fun talking about competing as coaches against each other. All of us who knew him will miss him greatly.
Coleman Starnes "59"

Ferrum has roots that grow wide, deep and far. I did not Richard because he was just a few years ahead of my time at Ferrum Jr. College, but I know he must have been one heck of a guy to have played ball there. I wish I had the opportunity to have known him. My most sincere condolances to not only his very dear family but also to his pals he played ball with at Ferrum. Dave Gordon, South Carolina "70"

Mtr. Foutz will be greatly missed by all the kids he taught gym to at Burnt Chimney Elementary School. He was an absolutely amazing teacher and will always be remembered. My prayers and thoughts go to his family and friends. We all lost a close one!

Matt, Scott, and Chad your dad was a great guy and wonderful dad. He will be sadly missed but know that he is an angel in heaven to watch over you all. Prayers to all of you at this difficult time.

Richard was and is an inspiration to me and I know he is in Heaven with Carrie now. He was my coach, my teacher, my principal and the father of one son I taught and another son who is one of the best golfers I have ever coached. Matt, Scott and Chad - your parents were two of the most special and wonderful people I have ever known. Their greatest legacy are the three fine sons they leave behind. Know that they are both together in Heaven, no longer in pain, and are waiting for us all....

i worked with both Carrie and Dick while working at FCPS. They were both such sweet people. Everyone knew they loved God, their family and each other. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

I've followed Richard's journey, and although it didn't end with the worldly healing that was prayed for, he has found healing in the eyes of the Lord. Rest in peace, dear friend. You fought the good fight and won the ultimate prize. My prayers and thoughts are with all of your family at this time of loss.

An amazing man and someone that I deeply respected. He was a great man who won the game of life. He knew what he was as much as knew what he would be. Personable, reasonable in speech, and a man of God. He will be missed by many. Prayers to the whole Foutz family. May God's grace be sufficient in this time.