24th, 2020. At home, after a hospital stay, Foy’s health declined quickly. He passed away,
peacefully, at the age of 90, in his home with family by his side.
Foy was born in Toombs County, Georgia on August 20, 1929. He was the son of the late
Justice David Brown and Nettie Lois (Colvard) Brown. He grew up on a farm in Wilkes County
Georgia. He had a twin brother and 9 other siblings. He and his twin, tired of raising cotton,
joined the Navy at the age of 17. During his 21 years in the Navy he took every opportunity
offered to advance his education. After retiring as a Chief Petty Officer, he settled his family in
San Diego, California, and began a second career in Aircraft Quality Control with the Civil
Service. He was a committed lay leader and ordained deacon in the Southern Baptist Church
since the early 1960’s. His last service, at Bethel Baptist Church in Escondido, Ca.
On November 11, 1951 he married Betty Jo (Kinder) Brown. They had four children, David Foy,
Sharon Mae, Susan Jo and Rebecca Lynn, each born in a different state at a different Naval Air
Station. He and Betty were married for 57 years and he loving cared for her until she died from
complications of alzheimer’s on March 30, 2008. He continued to assist Susan, in caring for
Sharon until Sharon’s death on July 27, 2019
As a father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Foy never missed an opportunity to teach a
lesson. Electronics, electricity, ships, airplanes and bible trivia were some of his favorites. As
dementia took a toll, he would stealthfully move a conversation to something he was well
versed in. Foy took every opportunity to lead others to the Lord and to the Bible as a source of
wisdom and strength. He lead and served his family with unwavering faith and selfless love
until his very last breath. He was greatly respected by family, friends and community.
Mr. Brown is preceded in death by his wife, Betty, daughter, Sharon Brown, great-grandson,
Justice Wayne Blakey and 9 siblings, including his twin, Troy Brown of Washington, Georgia.
He is survived by son, David F. Brown and his wife Adrienne, daughter, Susan Blakey and
daughter Rebecca Pastore and husband Ben. Cherished and admired by 10 grandchildren
and their spouses; Jacob and Tiffany Blakey, Lacy and Josh Garlow, Kinder and Kristopher
Brown, David and Kirsten Brown, Bradley and Chelsea Brown, Samatha and Gates Molitor,
Benjamin Pastore, Nathan and Rebecca Pastore, Nicolas Pastore and Aubriana and Tommy
Nivens. Forever loved by 18 great-grandchildren; Lukas, Jackson and Tyson Garlow, Dakota,
Georgia, Memphis and Ada Blakey, Winter, Shepherd and Juniper Brown, Landon and Paisley
Brown, Cade and Dylan Brown, Wyatt and Rhett Pastore and Cash Pastore. Also survived by
sister, Geraldine Brown Banks of Lincolnton, Ga.
There will be a graveside service on August 14 at 11am at Riverside National Cemetery,
Riverside, CA.
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