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GEORGE W. FELTON

GEORGE FELTON Obituary

GEORGE WILLIAM FELTON
On May 19, 2014 of Gainesville, VA. Devoted husband of the late Jean Wheeler Felton; loving father of Tammblerae and George B. Felton (Tracy). He is also survived by a grandson, Priel; siblings, Henry D. Felton and Jack Miller; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the family Saturday, May 24 from 9:30 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m. at John Wesley AME Zion Church, 1615 - 14th St., N.W., Washington, DC. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to KSEF, Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund, 6343 S. Kings Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22306.www.marshallmarchfh.com

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Published by The Washington Post from May 21 to May 23, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for GEORGE FELTON

31 Entries

Mary Colasanto

June 17, 2014

Mr. Felton was the best. He made us laugh, and feel comfortable in our surroundings, he was there to help in a time of need and made everything turn out good. The students were his first concern. Being older now I can appreciate what he was trying to teach us. You will always be remembered and will hold a special place in our hearts. I know he will be missed immensly, but the heavens have received one very special angel.

Maria Sainz

June 17, 2014

I was very lucky to have known Mr. Felton in my Senior year at George C Marshall HS. I respected and liked him sooo much. My deepest sympathies to his loved ones.

beth cox

June 17, 2014

to the family of george w felton im sorry to hear of your loss may god bless you and your family he was with us at marshall h.s. he was a true statesman.

Donna Brown

June 16, 2014

I remember Mr. Felton ... he akways tried to keep me in class AND out of trouble during my freshman year at GCM!! RIP Mr. Felton. God bless and prayers of healing for his family.

Dolores Windt

May 29, 2014

George Felton was a top educator, a leader, and had such a keen sense of humor. I wish all could have enjoyed his imitation of Satchmo. .. We dined with him often in Sarasota and in northern Virginia. What a major loss for his family , close friends etc. I praise his best friend who cared for him near the end of life . What a loyal partner for for over 12 years.

FAYE AND CHUCK CASCIO

May 28, 2014

I want to honor the life of George Felton, former principal of James Madison High School and South Lakes High School and assistant principal at George C. Marshall High School. He leaves behind a legacy that is unique among educators--he was a leader through empathy, personality, intelligence, and humor. I saw him clear the halls of loitering students after school at Marshall by singing "Fifty Ways to Leave the Building," doing his own riff on the Simon and Garfunkel tune of (almost) the same title; the students left laughing, feeling befriended and respected rather than confronted. His approach worked on adults too...such as the time he spotted a particular male teacher not wearing socks one day and thereafter referred to me--I mean, that teacher--as "Socks." George was also known to hop on a school bus and ride it into the community, talking with the kids on the bus about their issues and seeing their community for himself. George understood the differences in people of all ages, and he honored those differences, and he knew how to maximize the value in those differences in ways that made individual students, teachers, and schools better than they could have imagined on their own. He will be missed as a mentor, leader, and friend. Those of us who knew him and were fortunate enough to be touched by his unique wisdom are all the better for it.

Kimberly Wilks and children

May 26, 2014

To the Felton children, May you find comfort in knowing your dad was a wonderful, kind, comical, and close family friend. He touched the hearts and gave positive ensight on three generation of Wilks'. Your father taught my parents, he helped my brother and I get scholarships for college, and has been an inspiration for my son to achieve academic excellence. God bless you and keep you during your time of sorrow.

May 24, 2014

Mr. Felton gave me my love for history at Luther Jackson. A great man and mentor to every student he touched. Prayers for the family and thank you for sharing him

May 24, 2014

To: Tammy, George and the Felton Family,
Cousin George will be greatly missed by our family (Brooks, Hope and David), but most of all I will miss our telephone conservations and dinners together. He was the greatest!!!
I will be praying for all of you. May God give you comfort now and in the days to come.

Dr. John F. Schreck

May 24, 2014

George my friend. I am grieving with your family for a death too soon. You were a good friend and you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Laura LeVine

May 23, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

May 23, 2014

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Suzanne Savage

May 23, 2014

Georg Felton was my first boss at James Madison High School. He was a great mentor and a father figure to me. It was a privilege to work for him.

John Worthman

May 23, 2014

I remember Mr. Felton walking the halls of George Marshall HS in in the early mid 70's. He was a very kind and sincere man, always there and seemed to know each student by our first names. I am glad his family had as much time with him as they did and sorry it has come to and end. He was a great person and I'm thankful to have known him and his son George.

May 23, 2014

I have the nicest memories of Mr.Felton when I was student at Madison High School in Vienna. He was a strong presence, but also had the most engaging smile.

Angie Glorvigen Eisert

May 23, 2014

So very sorry for your loss.

Karen Lister Lawson

May 22, 2014

Principal Felton was a strong, encouraging, patient, calming and uniting force at South Lakes. He helped shape many young minds and his legacy will live on for many generations to come. Rest in peace and thank you.

Vickie Robinson

May 22, 2014

He was my Principal at South Lakes High School in Reston, VA. I ran into him several years later and told him he was one of my early role models. My sincerest condolences to The Felton Family.

Kathy Dean Maynor

May 22, 2014

I am sad to hear of his passing. I remember him from South Lakes, he was always in a great mood and incredibly patient dealing with all of us kids. My condolences to his family

Theresa H

May 22, 2014

I am deeply sorry for your loss. The pain of death can seem unbearable. May you allow the peace of God to help you to endure this grief. (Phillipians 4:6,7)

Claire Hollady

May 22, 2014

George was my hero. He was a father figure, a friend, and a motivator. He has been a central figure in my life since I was 14 years old (40 years!) and will always, always be in my heart.

Karen Olsen

May 22, 2014

Blessings and prayers for the family.
He was our Principal when I was in High School - a great man that left an impact on many.

Spencer & Bertha Bryant

May 22, 2014

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. He will always be remembered. God bless the Felton's family.

Jackie Busa

May 22, 2014

To the family, we send our condolences for the passing of a great man and leader. Former students of South Lakes hold deep gratitude for Mr. Felton. He had a profound impact on so many kids through his work, personality and compassion. Mr. Felton will never be forgotten. - The Class of 1983, South Lakes HS

Diana Hackett

May 22, 2014

I had the pleasure of having Mr. Felton for my principal when he was at Madison H.S. Don't think I ever had a principal I enjoyed as much as Mr. Felton after he left Madison. He loved cakes and my colleague and I would provide him with two cakes each week. I would bring a cake in on Monday and Maggie Birch would bring on in on Wednesday or Thursday. He'd just come to our office and help himself while we were in class. And of course, he came to have a slice of cake with us at lunchtime too! I know Mr. Felton is in a better place, free from pain and he is busily looking for an angle to bake a cake.

Kimberly Smith

May 21, 2014

He was so kind. Remember him from SLHS. Heartfelt sympathies to your family.

May 21, 2014

Mr. Felton gave me my first head coaching position at South Lakes HS and was a great coach and Frat Brother. Rest in peace! Jimmy Lewis

Sanchez Kannon

May 21, 2014

My name is SANCHEZ KANNON. I wish to convey my condolence to friends and family of Mr. Felton,who was a mentor,coach and friend to me when I attended LJH.

Billie Johnson

May 21, 2014

I taught with George at W. T. Woodson High School in the mid-1960s and until he moved on to other schools. It was a loss to Woodson but a gain for the County when he went on in his career. He inspired many students to be better than they were and to care about being better. He was always my friend and supporter.
After we retired, George and I saw each other at the WT Woodson Retirees Luncheon held every year the first Friday in November. He was always there with a big hug for me.
George was a member of Fairfax County Retired Educators and was a contributor to the W. Harold Ford Foundation Scholarship Program, a program of FCRE, which makes scholarships availbable to FCPS students interested in going into education as a career.
George was a good friend, and I will miss him.
Billie W. Johnson, W. T. Woodson Teacher for 31 years, and President of Fairfax County Retired Educators 2012-

May 21, 2014

We are saddened by a great man and educator's death
Tina and Leonard Washington

Bob Lyle

May 21, 2014

Ms. Felton, Coach Felton was my Freshman Football coach and provided a wonderful gift of affirmation to a 14 year teenager (and to my Dad - he let me play the position my Dad had played in high school - center. He then showed great patience/wisdom as an assistant principal when I was doing something dumb in my senior year of high school. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm thankful for the gifts Coach Felton gave. Very best and with great love and respect.

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