Hubert Foltz

Mr. Hubert Eugene Foltz, of Winston-Salem, passed away November 22, 2018, at the age of 93 years. He was born on September 6, 1925, to Carrie Hege and Emery Eugene Foltz. Mr. Foltz graduated in 1942 from Griffith High School. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army, where he was assigned to the tank division during World War II. His stateside military career duties were that of maintaining a Jeep and serving as a driver to a general. Following his two years in the service, he returned home, secured a business degree, and married Virginia Kathleen Boyer, his wife of 65 years, who preceded him in death in 2015. Mr. Foltz was employed by Burlington Industries for 36 years, and following his retirement, he built a new home on family land, creating Deer Run Farm, and began a second career in farming. Remaining active until the last few weeks of his life, Mr. Foltz enjoyed traveling and attending local concerts. He was the oldest living lifelong member of Friedberg Moravian Church, and an active member in the church band for the past 83 years. Mr. Foltz’s life was blessed and made richer by so many wonderful friends who loved dropping by to check on him. Mr. Foltz is survived by his brother, Willis H. “Bill” Foltz of Clemmons, two daughters and their spouses, Dianne and Wayne Wood of Lexington, Rita and Wayne Mabe of Walkertown, and three grandchildren, Jason Wood of Winston-Salem, Justin Wood of Seattle, Washington, and Randi Carrick of Walkertown. He also leaves behind six great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 25th, at Friedberg Moravian Church, with visitation immediately following in the Friedberg Family Life Center. Rev. James C. Newsome, Jr. and Rev. Dan K. Nelson will be officiating. Memorials may be made to Friedberg Moravian Church, 3201 Friedberg Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27127. Online condolences can be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.