John-Foust IV-Obituary

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John Edward Foust IV

Denton, Texas

Sep 13, 1954 – Sep 24, 2022

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BORN
September 13, 1954
DIED
September 24, 2022
LOCATION
Denton, Texas

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John Edward Foust IV, AKA “Honest John”, 68, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 24, 2022, after a brief illness. Born September 13, 1954, to J.E. Foust, III, “JR” and Marilyn Joyce Paine Foust, in Ft. Worth, TX.  


John graduated with the Class of 1973 from Grapevine High School. He attended North Texas State University making his home in Denton, TX. In 1983, he achieved his Texas State Board Funeral Director’s License from Dallas Institute of Funeral Services and joined the Foust Family firm. Serving his hometown of Grapevine with the utmost compassionate care; he was the last of the Foust Family lineage with J.E. Foust and Son Funeral Directors.


John’s love for Cadillacs began a new adventure in his life. “Honest John’s Caddy Corner”, originated in Denton, then moved to Justin, TX, where he established “The Cadillac Farm”. He made countless friends all over the world procuring Classic Cadillac parts. This passion allowed him and his beloved wife, Donna Rockwell Foust, to travel the world with a new adventure around each corner.


He is preceded in death, by his Father, J.E. Foust, III and Mother, Marilyn Foust Jones, Grandfather and Grandmother, Jake and Lillie Foust and Sister, Amanda Foust. 


He is survived by his dearly loved wife, Donna Rockwell Foust, of Denton and Sister, Adair Foust, of Grapevine. “Daughter”, Jenna Harper and husband, Michael, of Englewood, CO. Sister-In-Laws, Kay Moyers, of NRH, TX and Jerry Nell Kilcrease, of Andrews, TX. Brother-In-Law, Keith Rockwell, of Deer Park, TX.  Niece, Kelsey Yandell, and husband, Brian, their children, Taylor, Bryson and Emerson Grace, of Andrews, TX. Niece, Shenay Rockwell-Keyes, of Houston, TX. And Nephew, Ryan Rockwell, of Houston, TX. 


Celebration of John’s Life will be Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 3:00 PM, First United Methodist Church of Grapevine, located at 422 Church St., Grapevine, TX 76051 with reception to follow. DeBerry Funeral Home of Denton, TX in charge of arrangements. 


In lieu of flowers, please donate to the following:
PLO (Philip Lyle Ormston) Rehab Trust
10082 Copeland Place
Pilot Point, TX 76258

Elks National Foundation to support the summer camp for special needs children.
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I was recently writing about John - in my "memoirs." Now I find an email notice that someone added to his Guest Book. Elated to discover that John still remains in the hearts and mind of others. An adage created a few years ago, "If we don't write our own true story or become famous, one day we're discovered without a story - merely a name etched on a stone. - James Paton" John encompasses several paragraphs in my memoirs. He was a special person and more than worth of telling only part of...

It's hard to believe John has been gone almost 3 years. He was one of the best friendships I made in Texas, starting back in 2004. It still doesn't seem quite real he's gone. I hope he's up in a 59 El Dorado convertible, cruising around the sky somewhere.

Dearest Donna, Jamie and I were so sad to find out just today about your darling John's passing. We send you and yours our deepest condolences and much love. What a joy it was to know y'all. Jamie is mostly at the farm now in Celeste taking care of his elderly mom. would love to see you one of these days. What fun we had in the old days on the Bug Tussle Trek. as everyone says, John was a delight! as are you! much love, billy and jamie from Celeste

Remembering my old, sweet, friend on this sad anniversary. Love to friends and family.

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I would firstly like to offer my condolences to the family. I am from Ontario Canada and was one of John's customers. I always looked forward to speaking with him and, appreciated his low-key manner and prompt courteous service. Cullen
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My heart is broken to hear is sad new, had very fond memories of our trips with the Cadillac club with you guys and my folks. My kids loved you and Donna dearly! R.I.P Honest John

My father( Jessie Lester Lackey ) and John were great friends many years ago. They went to many Cadillac functions together. They enjoyed each others company immensely talking about cars and such. My condolences to the family

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