George Gilbert 'Buddy' Cruze Jr

GEORGE GILBERT ‘BUDDY’ CRUZE JR
Septermber 14, 1946 - October 11, 2022

George Gilbert ‘Buddy’ Cruze Jr was born September 14, 1946 in Takoma Park MD. In 1958 his family moved to Knoxville TN where Buddy graduated from the 1964 class at Young High School where he was co-chairman of the high school annual. Four years later he graduated from UT Knoxville.
Preceded in death by his parents George Gilbert ‘Pete’ Cruze Sr and Grace Gervin Cruze.
Survived by his long-time love, Vicki, his children Amy (Brian) Neilsen, George (Courtney) Cruze of Knoxville, Kate (Doug) Cox of Raleigh, and Vicki’s children, Brian and Chris Irwin of Knoxville. Also survived by sister Judy (David) Bodenheimer of Knoxville, brother Randy (Ginger) Cruze of Ocala FL, nieces, nephews and grandchildren Aurora and Lennon Cruze of Knoxville TN, Haley, Preston and Presley Cox of Raleigh NC, and special friends Mike and Marilyn Peacock of Raleigh NC.
Buddy was district manager for AstraZeneca for many years where he trained and managed hundreds of sales people.
City of Oaks Funeral Home & Cremations in Raleigh, NC is in charge.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.