George Straton Polos, age 78, passed away on March 10.
Mr. Polos was born in Houston on June 18, 1945. He enlisted in the Army in November 1965 during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Panama and was honorably discharged in November 1971.
Mr. Polos graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Texas. He moved to California in the mid-1970s to work in the booming technology industry. He met his wife, Teri, in San Jose, Calif., on Jan. 2, 1984. They married on Dec. 1, 1984, and proceeded to have two lovely children.
Mr. Polos never met a stranger and loved helping people. He volunteered with the Diocese of Knoxville’s St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic. Besides his family, Mr. Polos’ passion was flying his 1946 Ercoupe. He loved to travel, and his favorite destination was the north shore of Kauai, Hawaii.
Mr. Polos was preceded in death by his parents, Charles J. Polos and Faye P. Polos. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Teri; his adoring children, Melissa (Cody) Hale and Michael (Abigail) Polos; his beloved grandsons, Spencer and Straton Polos; a devoted brother, John C. Polos, and numerous cousins and dear friends.
A funeral Mass for Mr. Polos was celebrated on March 15 at All Saints Church, with Father Doug Owens serving as the celebrant.
Donations in memory of Mr. Polos may be made to St. Mary’s Legacy Mobile Clinic at smlcares.com.
