Harry Walburg Jr.

Harry Walburg, Jr.

Seymour, TN

Dr. Harry Everett "Pete" Walburg, Jr., age 84 of Seymour, TN passed away Friday September 23, 2016. He received several degrees in his lifetime which include: Bachelors of Science from Dartmouth University, Masters from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia, and PhD in Microbiology from the University of Illinois. Pete was a research scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and was the Director of Comparative Animal Research Laboratory in Oak Ridge. He was an active volunteer and one of the founders of Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries (SMARM), where he served on the board and as treasurer for many years. Pete retired to Seymour where he started the Chamber of Commerce and was a founding member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Walburg; parents, Harry and Lillian Walburg; and sister, Jeanne Campbell. Survivors: daughters, Deborah Walberg, Elizabeth Botica and husband Steven, and Christine Walberg; son, Andrew Walburg; step-daughter, Ann Trotter and husband Mitch; grandchildren, Peter Ogden, David Ogden, Alexandra Hall, Zachary Walburg, Michelle Bablitz, Kendyl Kearly, Tyler Kearly, Charlie Dobyns, and Patrick Dobyns; step-grandchildren, Christopher, Michelle, and Michael Trotter; great-grandchild, Isabella Hall and Greyson Ogden.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl. New York, NY 10001 (1-866-232-8484), or Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018. A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, October 1, 2016 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Rev. Henry Swann officiating. A reception will follow the service at St Paul's Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Ct., Seymour, TN 37865 (577-2807). Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.