Royes Salmon, age 90, of West Knoxville, son of the late Albert and Jean Ott Salmon of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Monday, July 20, 2009, at Brakebill Nursing Center. He was a retired chemical engineer with Lockheed-Martin in Oak Ridge. Royes was preceded in death by his wife, Frances P. Salmon; and son, Alan Salmon.
He is survived by his loving family, son and daughter-in-law, William "Bill" and Karen Salmon of Bloomfield, N.Y.; and granddaughter, Dr. Patricia M. Salmon of Palo Alto, Calif. A private interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel, www.rosemortuary.com (oakridger.com, August 3, 2009)