JAMES L. FOLEY
James Leon Foley, 66, of Daybrook, WV died Friday, December 28, 2018 at his residence.
He was born January 4, 1952 at Daybrook, a son of the late Thelma Simpson Foley.
Jim was a retired coal miner having last worked at the prep plant. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America District #31 of Fairmont. He was a 1969 graduate of Clay-Battelle High School.
Surviving is his wife of 47 years, Patricia Diane Kennedy Foley; two sons and their spouses, James L. “Jimmie” Foley, Jr. and his wife Candy of Daybrook and Roger Foley of Daybrook; one daughter, Joanie Lynn Foley of Daybrook; two brothers, Orville “Bud” Foley of Fairview and Wayne Foley of Pentress; two sisters, Imogene Harkins of Waynesburg and Kay Lennett of Daleville, Alabama; four grandsons, James Foley, Austin Foley, Ethan Foley, and Levi Foley, and three granddaughters.
In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by two sisters, Norma “Sis” Clark and Ruby Mudgrag and two brothers, Robert “Bob” Foley and Raymond “Punk” Foley.
Friends may call at the Owen-Neely Funeral Home in Blacksville from 4-8 PM Sunday. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11:00 AM Monday with Pastor Jerry Teter officiating. Interment will follow in the Daybrook Cemetery.
Condolences
I'm sorry for your loss and praying God gives you peace and comfort throughout this difficult time
Uncle Jim was the 1st man I was ever scared of, being tall and rugged looking and his voice commanded an audience even when he barely said anything. He was also one of the first men that I truly respected. Underneath all that rugged exterior was a gentle giant with a huge heart and as I got older and wiser his voice commanded an audience because he spoke when it really mattered. He helped me be the matriarch for my family when my mother, his sister, Ruby was losing her battle and instilled in me strength and resilience to make sure I stayed vigilant for not only my family but for myself.
Aunt Diane, Jimmy, Roger and Joanie I am so so sorry for your loss. He was a great man, husband, father, uncle, and friend. Take solace that he is not suffering anymore and that he is keeping a watchful eye on you from Heaven. I will continue to pray for you.
I love y'all.
Jim I am very sorry for your loss I pray that u find the strength u need to get through this and be strong for your mom. My heart is with u all. Hugs and prayers
To the Foley family, so sorry for your loss. Praying you find peace that passes all understanding. I will be praying for you.