After 20 years of service in the US Navy, he retired and began a 30-year career in defense research. A resident of Virginia Beach for the last 23 years, he was named Virginia Beach City Public Schools, ''School Volunteer of the Year'' in 1993 for his work tutoring math students at Bayside High School. He was a member of Old Donation Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall at the church following the service. A service and burial will be held at 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 12 at Arlington National Cemetery.
All friends are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edward J. Foote Memorial Fund for the Old Donation Episcopal Church.