Robert Waltz

Robert Waltz, 69, of Greenwood, FL, lost his battle with cancer on October 11, 2011. Robert was born and raised in Fullerton, CA. He served in the U.S. Army before receiving his college degree. As an environmental designer, his dream was to be an entrepreneur. He fulfilled that dream when he moved to Greenwood, Florida in 1986 with his wife and step-daughters. He was a self-employed Master Craftsman in metal, wood, ceramics and copper. As a designer, he commissioned many local monuments including the Jackson Hospital Foundation Sculpture and the Cross at Graceville United Methodist Church. He was elected to the Town of Greenwood Council in 1986 where he served 25 years with 10 years as Council Chairman. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Irene. Survivors include his wife Kerry Waltz, Step-daughters Shannon May and Michelle Stratton, 2 grand-daughters, one grand-son, and Cousin Dick Waltz of California. A Celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, October 18th 10 a.m. at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel. Burial will follow at the Greenwood United Methodist Cemetery. Family and Friends are invited to the Greenwood Town Hall following the burial for refreshments. The family will receive friends beginning at 9 a.m. on October 18th at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel. Flowers will be accepted but memorial contributions may also be made to the Melanoma Research Foundation, 1411 K St. NW Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20005.