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Robert Foy Obituary

LEXINGTON - A memorial service for Robert L. 'Bob' Foy, 73, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2011, at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Stephen's Lutheran Church Building Fund, 119 North Church St., Lexington, SC 29072.

Mr. Foy was born November 27, 1937 in Atlanta, GA, and passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. He was a son of the late Sally Mae and John Wesley Foy. 'Bob' was a lifetime member of the St. Andrews-Irmo Sertoma Club. He was also a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church and the Men's Sunday school class. He enjoyed traveling all over the world, and particularly liked RV travel throughout the United States and Canada. He also enjoyed hiking and flying. Mr. Foy was a member of the US Army Reserves and a graduate of the University of Georgia.

He enjoyed a long successful career with Ideal Industries Incorporated and was a member of their 'Top Ten Club'.

Mr. Foy is survived by his wife, Janice McDonald Foy; son, Jason Foy; brother, John Sanford Foy, sisters, Carolyn Foy Barry and Martha Foy Hilley. Mr. Foy was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Raymond Foy and Gordon Foy.|header class=paragraph displayname=header name=header

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Published by The State on Oct. 16, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Foy

19 Entries

Deborah Whitfield-Whatmore

November 28, 2011

To Robert Lees family Deepest sympathy at your loss .You are in my prayers .

Bob was a wonderful brother.

Martha Hilley

October 23, 2011

My heart breaks for Janice, Jason, and all of us.

Bob and Gordon were wonderful brothers and wonderful people.

Martha Hilley

October 21, 2011

Bob and Ray were such dear brothers.

Martha Hilley

October 21, 2011

William Mahan

October 16, 2011

To Bob & His Family: We are so sad at this time. We remember you Bob as a fun loving person with a great big
smile and a equally big heart. When Alice and I got married in
the summer of 1965...there is a picture of you holding a couple of flower bouquets in jest with my grandmother smiling looking on. We had a lot of good times together and that is what I want to remember. That was 46 years ago and I wish you could still be with us to recall those days together. Somehow I know that you are doing ok in this afterlife and one day we will meet again. Our hearts go
out to you and your loved ones. Rest in Peace my friend.

All of our love! Bill & Alice Mahan

Glenn and Linda Davis

October 15, 2011

Janice,

What wonderful memories we will always have of our times camping, hiking, paddling and biking with you and Bob and the rest of the Carolina Strollers, Floaters and Coasters. You have always been such special friends. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you and Jason and the rest of the family.

The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home

October 16, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

October 15, 2011

I am most saddened at the loss of my good friend. Many decades passed, during our association, treasured memories remain.

Ed Hawhee

midge tindale

October 15, 2011

Dear Bob,
I miss you. I've missed you for many years now. This is a letter to you explaining why I miss you so much.
My first memory was our family visit to Atlanta when we were kids. You gave me my first ride on a motor bike and I still remember the thrill. We all climbed Stone Mountain as you patiently waited for your Florida flatland family to see their first mountain.
Next I remember a St.Petersburg Beach where Carolyn and I were caught in an under tow current while trying to swim to Mexico. You and Sandford swam out to save us. My tall, handsome, strong cousins to the rescue. As we made it to shore we saw a helicopter searching for us and you and I wanted to go back out and be picked up by the helicopter. Too bad our mothers were there.
My next memories are i963 when I was teaching in Atlanta and we became the very best of friends. We did everything together, usually with Alice,Marie and Bill.Sometimes there were others in our group but always the 5 of us.You were our strong leader and we followed where, when and however you led us. Always fun, sometimes quiet, other times not so quiet but always exciting. All the girls in Emory Gardens wanted to meet my handsome, fun loving cousin. My college boyfriend was very jealous of you even though he was welcome to join us.
Bob, you Marie and I applied for the newly established Peace Corps. You and Marie had so much to offer; both grew up on farms, you knew a great deal about building, digging wells and she ran a blood bank at a large hospital. I had no skills to offer a newly developing country.
Sargent Shriver actually called me the same day Delta invited me to attend their training class. Because I could not believe the Peace Corps wanted me with no skills instead of you and Marie with so many much needed skills and because we all three wanted to go together, stewardess school looked good.
Flying for Delta was great and often when I had time in Atlanta you would meet my flight and we were back to our group. The last time I remember all of us together was Alice and Bill's wedding. Marie and I were brides maids and you were even more good looking in a tux.
Next I remember you driving your new T-bird convertible to visit me in Cape Canaveral. You took me flying. I had many hours of flying time but never had the nerve to solo. You had only a few lessons and then off into the bright blue sky.
Bob, do you remember our trip to Ensenada? Then we drove my huge, old yellow convertible better known as the Banana. We really wanted to drive all the way down to explore the peninsula but we didn't have time.
I love you Bob. You were so strong. not just physically but morally and spiritually. We were connected more by our love for adventure than our family ties.
Bon voyage dear friend, Midge

David Cannon

October 15, 2011

Bob was one of a kind and known by many for his "never met a stranger" attitude. He will be missed. I worked with Bob for a number of years and enjoyed his tales. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
David and Susan Cannon

Marla A. Anker

October 14, 2011

My deepest sympathy and prayers of comfort to my dear friend John and his entire family on the the loss of their Beloved Robert. As the Chassidic saying states "There's Nothing as Whole as a Broken Heart". May God grant you peace and inspiration and may his love surround you always.

Kathy Foy

October 14, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I am thankful for good memories of Robert Lee. He was a good and humble man. He seemed like a brother to me.
Love to you all

Karen Allamon

October 14, 2011

May the God of all comfort comfort you in your sorrow. We are praying for all of you at the Rock Spring Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, where Bob's brother John is a member. Blessings - Rev. Karen Allamon and the congregation of Rock Spring

John Sanford Foy

October 13, 2011

Bob was such a fine person, and a Great brother. (Everyone who knew Bob liked him!) Losing Bob was such a HUGE Loss. I loved him very much, and I was very proud of him. As children we had So many good times, fishing on the creek at our farm at Stone Mountain, building a dam across the creek, riding the horse. Also working hard--we picked Blackberries to make money, sold watermelons, and We made a lot of money for little kids! So many good times. He was a pal to Jason, and he was very proud of Jason! I was so impressed that their relationship was more like best friends than father and son. Janice and Bob travelled to many places and he enjoyed seeing the world.
I remember a conversation in recent years when Bob said to me 'Just do the right thing.' I don't remember what we were discussing, but I will keep that as Bob's good advice on how to live. And this Is the way Bob lived.
May he rest in Peace, May his Spirit soar! Thank you God for the Blessing he was. Love, John Sanford Foy

October 13, 2011

To Carolyn and family:
We send to you our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God Bless
Love Rose and Fred Malloy

Patricia W Serrill-Black

October 13, 2011

Cousins are special, and Robert Lee was very special. He fished with my Dad and enjoyed it greatly.Our visits were few but special people remain in our hearts forever and there you will be forever. With very deepest condolences to J & J from Cousin Mavis

Jim, Christine, Courtney and McKenzie Schott

October 13, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carolyn Foy Barry

October 13, 2011

With the dawn, I find you still dead, my dear brother, only in body.
Bob was an expert bareback horse rider by the age of fourteen, he also skied barefoot, was a certified scuba diver, Red Cross certified lifesaver and in general lover of life, his nieces called him a fun uncle, his nephews "a friend".

Bob loved animals. My dog Max knew bob was the best.

Martha Hilley

October 13, 2011

What a wonderful brother Bob was! Often Bob told the story of how I teethed on his chin when I was one, because his assignment, as an older brother, was to carry me around. Later he drove the boat while my brother Gordon and I were on the knee board behind the boat at Lake Berkley, north of Atlanta. He was there to encourage me when I went to college and visited me at college often to see that I graduated. I cherish the recent time he visited me in Kansas.
I shall always have a special spot in my heart for my brother Bob.
With warm thoughts,
Martha Hilley

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