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Robert William "Bob" Foley

1958 - 2020

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Robert Foley Obituary

Robert William (Bob) Foley, 61, born June 6, 1958 to Helen and T.J. (Jerry) Foley Jr in Memphis, TN, passed away February 2020.

Bob a graduate of St. Louis Catholic School and Christian Brothers High School the Class of 1976. He attended Memphis State University and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.

He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and brother Jeff. He is survived by 2 sisters (Liz and Sally),1 brother (Chris), 3 nieces and 2 nephews.

A memorial celebration is pending. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Memphian on Feb. 20, 2020.

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Herman Jorgensen

February 21, 2020

Bob was a great classmate of mine at both St. Louis and CBHS. He had a marvelous and warm personality. He will be in my prayers.

fred tate

February 20, 2020

You were one of a kind! R.I.P. my friend.

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