James Foy Deal

Arrangements under the direction of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus, GA.James Foy Deal, 85, of Columbus, GA, passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 26, 2014. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, December 1, 2014, one hour prior to the 2:00 pm Celebration of Life Service in Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby, 4071 Macon Rd. Columbus, GA, followed by a graveside Committal Service in Parkhill Cemetery, with Elder Tim K. Long officiating .

Foy was born November 12, 1929, in Statesboro, GA, Bulloch County, to the late James and Bertie Deal. He was an Army Veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict. After being honorably discharged from the Army, Foy had a career with American National Insurance Company as an Insurance Salesman, and later worked at Winn Dixie. Foy had a passion for politics; he supported his cousin, Governor Deal, in his campaign. He loved to fish, hunt, and garden, but most of all he loved his family and supporting them, especially his son Alexander with ROTC. Mr. Deal was a member and Deacon at Mount Mariah Primitive Baptist Church.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Barney Alfred Deal of Prattville, AL, and Lannie Lee Deal of Statesboro, GA; and one sister, Shirley Priscilla Deal Hinely of Statesboro, GA. Foy is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Glenna Deal; three sons, Allan Deal of Columbus, GA, Greg Deal (Linda) of Columbus, GA, and Alexander Deal (Michelle) of Fayetteville, NC; one daughter, Patricia Olson of Columbus, GA; one brother, Julian Pearson Deal (Ann) of Statesboro, GA; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Pallbearers will be Alexander M. Deal, David Ogle, Steven Hinely, David Camman, Greg Deal, and Gregory Deal. Honorary Pallbearers are Cary Deal and Daniel Bennett.

In lieu of flowers, the family request a donation in honor of Mr. Deal, be given to Columbus Hospice at www.columbushospice.com. Condolences may be given at www.shcolumbus.com.