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D. S. "Rosie" Foley

D. S. "Rosie" Foley

  • October 18, 1921 - February 6, 2012
  • Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
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“Helen, I got on the site to look for an obituary of a friend's husband who just passed away last night. As I was looking through, I came across...Read More » ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Ellie Smith Prince - Benton, KY

“Please accept our sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort become your refuge and strength, during this most difficult time. Until he reunites...Read More » ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Mines family

“HE WILL BE MISSED, WE WILL KEEP UP AND THE FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: GARY AND PAT KEARBY - AR

“Dear Aunt Helen, Johnny, Stacey and families-- Uncle Rosie was a great man. The Foley clan has lost a wonderful storyteller. His own life had...Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Eva Weaver - Woodinville, WA

“My heart is sad for the loss of Rosie! He was one of two father figures I had growing up. He provided me with discipline, humor, loving kindness,...Read More » ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Cheryl Shifflett - Olive Branch, MS

“Stacy, I noticed your dad's passing away this week. I am so sorry. I lost my mother in 2006 and still think about her all the time. Lost my dad...Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Jim Cunningham - Carrollton, GA

“People like Uncle Rosie are hard to describe - but I'll give it a stab. For me, he was funny, creative, hard working, and like Connie - when I was a...Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Barbara Bradley Juarez - OH

“As a young girl, I thought Uncle Rosie was a Giant. As an adult I still think Uncle Rosie as a Giant, A "GENTLE GIANT". A person could set forever...Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Connie Bradley - Wichita, KS

“Helen and family, We are terribly sorry for your loss. Will be thinking about you in this time of sorrow. Love, Helen and family ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Helen Davis - Hope, AR - Friend

“Uncle Rosie, You will be missed. You always made me laugh and I always enjoyed your colorful and descriptive stories. Rest in Peace. Aunt...Read More » ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Debbie & Lee Smith - St. Peters , MO


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D. S. "Rosie" Foley, 90, of Walnut Ridge, passed away Monday February 6, 2012 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born October 18, 1921 in Smithville, son of Dan H. and Maude Spotts Foley. He was one of Jimmy Jeff Sharum Firehouse Boys while attending high school in Walnut Ridge. After graduation, from WRHS he served in the U. S. Navy during World War II.

He was the former Lawrence Co. Sheriff from 1951-1960; County Judge from 1979-1982; He also held various jobs with the State of Arkansas and was an appraiser for the Jack Cato Association. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Walnut Ridge for fifty-five years.

He was united in marriage to Helen Hackworth on Febuary 14, 1948.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Jason Foley; eight brothers, Wycliff, Hubert, Genes, Ruel, Ursel, Freelin and two infant boys; and a sister, Pauline Norris.

Survivors include his wife, Helen of the home; a son, John Foley of Walnut Ridge; a daughter, Stacy and David McNutt of West Memphis; four grandchildren, Shane Foley of Imboden, Danielle Smith of West Virginia, Heather Saylor of Rogers and Cody McNutt of Louisville, Kentucky; four great grandchildren, Chloe and Lillian Foley, Laine and Elise McNutt and one step great grandson Colby Clark; two brothers, Tom Foley of California and Mayo Foley of Oklahoma; a sister, Oneta Bradley of Kansas; and many other relatives and friends.

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