Bobby Lee Foil, Sr.

Bobby was born in Rowan County on August 11, 1930, to the late Brown Alexander and Alice Aldridge Foil. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers: Tom Foil, Ed Foil, and Irv Foil and two sisters: Alice “Sister” Page and Catherine Foil.

He grew up in Salisbury, NC, with his seven siblings. He graduated from Boyden High School and continued to receive a BS degree from Pfeiffer University.

Bobby retired after 43 years with the United States Department of Agriculture. He honorably served in the United States Air Force for 4 years and proudly served in the Korean War.

Bobby is survived by the love of his life of 66 years, Jane Wiley Foil. He leaves behind his four beautiful children: one daughter, Leigh Anne Foil Barham, and husband Glenn of Wake Forest and three sons, Mark Foil and wife Cathy of Knightdale, John Foil and wife Shari of Raleigh, and Bobby Foil, Jr., and wife Sandra of Raleigh.

He also leaves behind eight precious grandchildren: Brittany Donaldson and husband Lyle of Pittsboro, David Barham and wife Jessica of San Antonio, TX, Brooke Hyland and husband Andrew of Fort Mill, SC, Wiley Foil and wife Jacquelyn of Matthews, Rebecca DeBerry and husband Ryan of Winston Salem, Leah Foil of Raleigh, Brandon Foil and Hallie of Raleigh, Lauren Foil Mann of Raleigh; ten loving great-grandchildren: John Glenn Barham, Danielle Barham, Hayden Hyland, Raegan Hyland, Aubree Foil, Miles Foil, Harper Foil, Jasper Mann, Koda Mann, Sadie Nehls, and two little ones arriving this Fall; one sister: Nellie Loflin of Greensboro and one brother: Frank Foil of Georgia; and many nieces and nephews.

Bobby enjoyed spending time with his family, especially Sunday night dinners at his home and summer beach trips. He was always sitting on the sidelines cheering on his children and grandchildren at countless sporting events and attending all their academic programs and awards. He was actively involved with the American Legion Post 1 and Wilders Grove Youth Center. He enjoyed his poker club buddies of many years and celebrating with his friends in the birthday club. Bobby was a charter member of St. Philip Lutheran Church and served many roles within the church.

Bobby was a devoted husband, loving daddy, and was a very proud PawPaw. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Now there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the Righteous Judge shall give me at that day – and not only to me, but to all them that love the Lord.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 6:30PM-8:30PM at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home 1701 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 2:00PM at St. Philip Lutheran Church in Raleigh. A committal service with military honors will immediately follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions to be made in Bobby’s memory to St. Philip Lutheran Church, 7304 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh NC 27615.