James Luther Foreman

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Collier-Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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Gadsden, Alabama

James Foreman Obituary

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Christ Central United Methodist Church for Mr. James Luther Foreman, 91, Gadsden, who passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014. The Rev. Sherri Reynolds will officiate. Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services will direct.
Mr. Foreman was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Evelyn Sue McNabb Foreman; parents, Ruth and Luther Foreman; sisters, Lorrine F. Potts, Tacie R. Thomas and Leona Miller.
Mr. Foreman worked and retired as a lieutenant with the City of Gadsden Fire Department after 21 years of service. He worked as a bailiff for 20 years with the Etowah County Sheriff's department and served as Etowah County Commissioner.
He was a master carpenter, a member of the Dwight Masonic Lodge and he loved to fly. He was also a member of Christ Central United Methodist Church, Tamelot Club Senior Citizens, was active in Sunday School and served on the finance board. His ministry at the church was to make wooden crosses.
Mr. Foreman was a Sergeant in the Army Air Corps (Air Force) and was inducted into the Veterans Hall of Fame this past November.
He was an accomplished musician playing the bass fiddle with the group Strings and Reeds.
Most of all, he loved the Lord, family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jim Steadman; granddaughter, Paige Barclay; great-grandsons, Peyton and Walker, Brook Barclay Peppers (Dennis); great-granddaughters, Taylor Grace Peppers, Sydney Barclay Miller (Philip); great-granddaughter and grandson, Ben and Sophia Moon Miller; nieces, Judy Hill and Jeanette Monski; great-nephews, Will and Jesse Hardeman; sister-in-law, Anne McNabb; numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Will Hardeman, Jesse Hardeman, Alan Woodall, Al Maddox, Keith Scott and Jeff Prince.
Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Lee, James Green, Richard Hart, Bill Stewart, Joe Austin, V.A.R. Association, Circuit Judges, all Court Personnel, Sheriff's Department, Gadsden Fire Department and Mitchell Logan.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the hour of service Tuesday at the church.
Condolences for the family may be made at www.collier-butler.com.

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Published by The Gadsden Times from Jun. 8 to Jun. 10, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for James Foreman

14 Entries

Leigh, Marty & Logan Reynolds

June 14, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will miss Jim at Christ Central Church..there was never a Sunday that I attended, that he was not there...he will be missed...I will treasure my wooden cross that he made for me & keep it as a reminder of such a kind and gentle man. May the Master of Comfort, comfort you. with Sympathy and Love...

Becky Giles Shaneyfelt

June 13, 2014

Prayers for the family of a wonderful Godly man. I will always cherish my little wooden cross. RIP Mr. Forman, see you in Heaven!

June 11, 2014

Susan, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Ken and Patsy Phillips

Sybil Coffey

June 10, 2014

Susan my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. I know you will miss your Dad so much. May your memories of your time spent with him be a comfort to you. May God bless you! Sybil Coffey

June 10, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. The community has lost a wonderful man who dedicated his life in service to others.

Greg and Alice Cusimano

Carla Connell

June 10, 2014

Mr.Foreman will be missed terribly at Christ Central Church. He was a Godly man and we all loved him very much.

Renea Teele

June 10, 2014

I'll miss you much!!! Love you Always!!! RIP!!!

Butch & Cynthia Tumlin

June 10, 2014

May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 9, 2014

Susan and girls, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will be out of town on Tuesday or I would certainly be there. With love and deepest sympathy, Peggy Wetzel

Susy Haefli

June 9, 2014

I always called him Uncle Bud even though he was not my father's brother. My dad was Al Foreman & he & Bud were as close as brothers could be. We lived in Texas so didn't get to spend a lot of time with Bud &
Sue & Susan but I remember always looking forward to our visits. Then
when my dad got sick with Alzheimers Bud was truly like a
brother. He was so kind & patient &
loving & that meant a lot to me
because I could not be there to help
take care of him. He was a true blessing to my family as I know he was to many others. Now Bud & Cody (what he called my dad) & Sue & Miriam (my mother) can all drink coffee together again!
Susy (Foreman) Haefli

Cheryl Foreman

June 8, 2014

Bud was a very special person to my family. He was like a brother to my father and an uncle to my siblings and I. He once learned to sing and play the song "Houston" for my family. He sat on my grandmother's front porch and sang it for us. I will always remember this very special man.

Teresa Clifton

June 8, 2014

Jim was such a kind man! Loved by many, and will be remembered by all who knew him.
Enjoyed working with him at the courthouse.

Joanie Lee

June 8, 2014

Poppy will always be loved and fondly remembered by our family. He was a special man who served his Lord and shared his faith in a humble, quite way that had a powerful impact on all those who were privileged to know him. Our deepest condolences to Susan, Paige, Brooke, Sydney and all his extended family and close friends.

June 8, 2014

Jim was a beloved friend from my fire department days. He was greatly loved and respected. Bob "Beartracks" and Barbara Bryant

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