Lee Foley Obituary
Lee Foley, 77, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.
He is survived by his sons, Ian Foley and his wife Heidi, and Colin Foley; his longtime companion, Tinnelle Dingler; and his siblings, Joan Foley, Joseph Foley, and Mary Melissa Covey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Martha Foley, and his brothers, James Foley and Fred Foley.
Lee was a proud United States Navy veteran who served his country with honor. He was stationed in Morocco aboard the USS Amphtheon.
Lee worked at Salida Regional Hospital in Colorado for 20 years before relocating to Lake Charles, Louisiana.
He had a deep love for the outdoors and lived life with grit and heart. He was known for fighting hurricanes head-on, coaching youth sports, riding his Harley-Davidson across the country, being an active member of H.O.G., and most of all, surrounding himself with family and those he loved.
Memorial services for Lee will be scheduled at a later date.
Flowers and condolences may be sent to: Ian Foley, 647 N. Glendale St., Wichita, KS 67208
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
4321 Lake Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605
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