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James Foley Obituary
James William Foley, age 101, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, 1209 Madison St, Clarksville, TN. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the hour of service.
Burial and Military Honors will take place on at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.
James entered this life on September 4, 1923 in Virden, IL to the late Hugh and Mary Foley. He was a man of honor, integrity, and respect. James had a great sense of patriotism and was a World War II Navy Veteran. He was on the front lines of Omaha Beach on D-Day and volunteered the day after Pearl Harbor. James was also a man of God and devout Christian.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 76 years, Mary Foley; daughter, Linda Stumes (Michael), and siblings, Tanner, Dee and Dorris.
Survivors include his daughter, Connie Nesley, and her husband, John; grandchildren, Kenneth Lynch, Jennifer Conley (Ray), Hannah Robertson, and Alicia Reilly (David); great-grandchildren, Colton Conley, Makayla Sheffield (Chase), Trent Conley, Katie Conley, Dylan Reilly, Samantha Reilly, and Jude Reilly.
Memorial donations may be made to Samaritan’s Purse.
Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, 1209 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Online condolences may be made at www.NaveFuneralHomes.com
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Memorial Events
for James Foley
Aug
10
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home
1209 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040
Aug
10
Celebration of Life
4:00 p.m.
McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home
1209 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040
Aug
11
Burial
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery
Clarksville, TN
Funeral services provided by:
McReynolds Nave & Larson Funeral Home1209 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040
Memories and Condolences
for James Foley
2 Entries
Justin Mick
July 23, 2025
James was a very nice man I didn´t get much time to get to know him. It was my honor to help take care of him and get him to appointments.
Ed T.
July 23, 2025
Always sad to see a WWII veteran and member of the "Greatest Generation" pass. I thank you Sir for your faithful service for our great Nation. My condolences to family and friends.
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