Foy Edward Williams
June 16, 1926 ~ January 28, 2015
Funerals service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday January 31, 2015 at Smyrna United Methodist Church where he has been an active member for many years, with the Reverend Tal Madison officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr Williams was the son of the late Grady F. and Gertie Sheffield Williams. He was predeceased by his brothers Elbert Williams, Ernest (Bill) Williams, Graham Williams, Ray Williams and Clinton Cox, and one sister Edith Moore.
Mr. Williams is survived by his wife of 66 years, Helen H. Williams, one son Roger E. Williams of Southern Pines, one sister Ruth Williams Hussey of Robbins, one sister-in-law Mae Williams of Newport News, VA, and three aunts, Hazel Williams Brown, Blennie Williams and Faye Williams all of Eagle Springs.
He is a veteran having served his country during World War II, in the Asiatic Pacific Theater with the occupation forces of Japan. He received a World War II Victory and Good Conduct Medal. He was retired from Milliken Inc. where he worked for 44 years.
The family will receive friends at Smyrna United Methodist Church beginning at 12:00 noon on Saturday January 31, 2015 and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to FirstHealth Hospice Foundation 150 Applecross Rd. Pinehurst, NC 28374
Kennedy Funeral Home is assisting the Williams family.
Online condolences may be made to www.pinesfunerals.com
We are so sorry for your loss. He will be missed so much. Always enjoyed talking with Foy. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you. Our love.
Very sorry for your loss, Foy and I worked together many years and enjoyed our friendship. God bless.
Aunt Helen and Roger,
I am so very sorry about the loss of Uncle Foy. He was such a kind, gentle soul…and that is how I will always remember him. He was so devoted to his family and his faith, and he will be sorely missed and remembered by all who
So sorry for the loss of your Dad and Husband. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Sorry I did not know so I could have been in town. Will be with you in thoughts.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during these difficult times. May the memories of Foy help you find peace.
‘What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us’-Helen Keller
Our prayers are with you,Helen and Roger.
I am sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family. If there is anything that I can do for you please let me know.