David Sylvester Foley

David Sylvester Foley obituary, Cleveland, TN

David Sylvester Foley

David Foley Obituary

Visit the Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Cleveland website to view the full obituary.

David S. Foley, age 65, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on July 2, 2025.

He was born on May 1, 1960, in Richmond Heights, Ohio, and was the son of Robert and Barbara (Grubbs) Foley.

David was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna (Daugherty) Foley, with whom he shared many years of love and companionship. He was also preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brother, Edward Foley.

David, a graduate of Cleveland State (TN) and Baptist Christian Upper School (OH), most recently retired from his role as a specialist with Industrial Timber in Cleveland. He was best known professionally for his work as a manager at the former Bonanza Family Restaurant in Cleveland, where he built lasting relationships and became a familiar face to many in the community.

Though David and Donna had no children, his family was deeply important to him. He is survived by the families of his brothers, Robert Foley of Cleveland, Tennessee, and Donald Foley of Palm Coast, Florida.

David will be remembered for his quiet strength, unwavering loyalty, and the genuine kindness he extended not only to friends and family but also to strangers. Whether you shared years of friendship or just a brief conversation, David had a way of making you feel welcomed and appreciated.

At this time, no public services have been scheduled. The family deeply appreciates the prayers, kind thoughts, and condolences they have received. The family encourages those who knew David to honor his memory by doing something kind for someone in need, just as he so often did without hesitation.

You are invited to share a personal memory of David or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.

Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Cleveland

2412 Georgetown Rd NW P.O. Box 5057, Cleveland, TN 37311

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