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Curtis Foley Obituary

Curtis Ray Foley, 66, of Roanoke, Va., surrounded by his family, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 25, 2008. Curtis was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He retired from Hooker Furniture after 36 years of service, member of Vinton Moose Lodge, PWP, and enjoyed bowling, dancing and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ethel Stoneman Foley; and his sister, Charlotte Bell. Curtis is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Brickey Foley; his children, Ovita Foley Dodson, Lisa Foley Brewer, Tammy Foley Hughes and her husband, Ray, Gregory Myers, Kimberly Myers; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Wayne Foley; sister, Margaret Lambert and her husband, Aubrey; and special friend, Daniel Swain. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at Oakey's East Chapel with Dr. Michael Conn and Pastor Donald Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 540-977-3909.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2008.

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NORMA McNeil

October 29, 2008

Curtis bowled in my league(Happy Bunch)for many years.Our love-thoughts &prayers are with Brenda and family.He will truly be missed.
Happy Bunch Bowling League @ Hilltop Lanes=Sect.Norma McNeil.Do
hope our flower/trophy arrived ok.God bless each of you.

MIKE POFF

October 29, 2008

Worked with Mr. Foley for years a fine man. The Hooker gang will miss you.

RICHIE PRICE

October 28, 2008

to the foley family, from my family to yours our thoughts and prayers.. i had a chance to bowl with curtis a few years a go,enjoyed bowling with him.i know curtis was a man of god,and he is now in gods loving arms no worries no pain..and again im trully sorry for your families loss.....sincerely, RICHIE PRICE

Ann Carroll

October 27, 2008

Sincere Sympathy to you, Brenda, and to the family for your loss. We knew Curtis when he was in PWP and were very happy for you and Curtis when you were married. Barbara Bunting and

Mary Rash

October 26, 2008

Brenda and family, I want to offer my sincere sympathy in the loss of Curtis. May GOD give strength as only HE can give. Psalms 46:1
HE is our refuge. You will be in my prayers now, and in the days to come.

Mary Rash

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