James Andrew Foley Jr.

James Andrew Foley, Jr. of Birmingham, AL passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at age 77. He was born April 1, 1943. James spent his career with Alabama Public Television and retired as Director of Broadcast Engineering. After retirement, he continued involvement in many business ventures throughout his life. He was an avid guitarist and songwriter. Survivors include: his son James “Chip” A. Foley III; daughter, Angela Sokol (David); sister, Sharon Foley Dyer (Michael-David); and his loving companion, Barbara Brooks Bankhead. He was preceded in death by his father, James A. Foley, Sr. and mother Laura Ruth Philley Foley. A graveside service will be at Elmwood Cemetery on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Alabama Public Television, 2112 11th Avenue South, Suite 400, Birmingham, AL 35205.