James-Foglesong-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park

James Staton Foglesong Sr.

Jul 26, 1922 – Jul 13, 2013

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BORN
July 26, 1922
DIED
July 13, 2013

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Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park Obituary

Jim Foglesong was the son of the late William Russell and Norma Staton Foglesong and brother of the late Bill Foglesong.  Jim is survived by his wife, Toni; sisters, Martha Faye Godfrey of Mentor, Ohio and Susan Shaw of Monroe, North Carolina; children, Cindi and Scott, Leslie and Karen, Jimi...

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I worked on a show here in Nashville many years ago with Leslie, and then visited her in New York later. Just wanted to share my expression of sorrow at your loss. Hope this last year has eased the pain somewhat, and that your life is at peace now.
Fran (used to be Ross) Cole
Antioch, TN

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Foglesong. Grief can be so hard but our loving Heavenly Father can help us to cope.-2 Corinthians 4:7. Also he can give you the strength beyond what is normal. May his love and support help you through this difficult time that you're enduring at this time in your lives.

Jim was one of the finest gentlemen I've ever known. It was an honor to know him.
May he rest in peace.

You are in our thoughts and hearts. Many dear memories and prayers will surely bring you comfort. Phillipians 4:6,7

I first came in contact with “Professor Foglesong” when I took Business of Music as an elective credit hour at Vanderbilt in 2001. We struck up a great friendship as I was one of the few Vandy kids in the large class who was legitimately interested in pursuing the music business as a future career path. I saw him as a wealth of knowledge – and was awestruck at his professional experience and signings of some of the most impactful artists this format has ever seen. After graduating from...

What an honor to have had the chance to know Jim both professionally and personally. His passing leaves a huge void in our lives and in the community. Thoughts and prayers are with Toni and the entire family.

Paul G. Moore
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment

Jimmy, although I knew your father only through you, I could distinguish him as a fine community leader,a music industry monolith and his loss is all our loss here in Tennessee.

Jimi and Kay - I've read many of the articles about James Sr. He sounds like such a wonderful, loving, caring man who changed the lives of many, many people. I wish I could have met him. Dominic and I send our most sincere sympathy to you and your family.