Douglas William Foley

Douglas William Foley obituary, Elsmere, KY

Douglas William Foley

Douglas Foley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Don Catchen & Son Funeral Home - Elsmere on Oct. 1, 2025.

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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Douglas W. Foley
Doug passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at his home in Erlanger, KY, at the age of 54.
Doug was a loving father, grandfather, son, uncle, brother, nephew, and friend.
Doug loved his Cincinnati Bengals, NASCAR, fishing, and playing video games, but utmost of all, he loved spending time with his family.
Doug is survived by his children: Allen Foley (Kayla Foley), Daniel Foley (Starr Kuntz), Nicholas Foley, Christian Foley, Kirsten Foley, Shana Watters, and Shayla Watters. His mother, Kathy Foley, and his brother, Mike Foley.
He is also survived by his grandbabies: Josiah Bishop, Gaberial Bishop, Keenan Bishop, Brayden Hofstetter, Michael Hofstetter, Ryan Hoftstter, Dixie Hofstetter, Ava Hofstetter, George Watters, and Alisa Foley.
As well as many aunts, uncles, niece, and nephews.
Doug is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary & Fred Thompson, his father, Michael L. Foley, and niece Kelsey Foley, nephew Marcus Foley, and grandmother-in-law Lola Collins.
A celebration of life will be on September 17, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. @ Don Catchen Family Funeral Home, 3525 Dixie Highway, Elsmere, KY 41018
"So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy." John 16:22"
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