James "Marshall" Foley

James "Marshall" Foley age 86 of 193 Circle Loop, Eden, passed away on Saturday morning January 3, 2015 at his home.

A funeral service will be held 2 pm Tuesday at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. Burial to follow at Overlook Cemetery with military rites by the Rockingham County Veterans Honor Guard.

Mr. Foley was born April 9, 1928 in Patrick County, Virginia to the late Samuel and Susie Willard Foley. He was a US Army Veteran serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. He was retired from Morehead Mills and later worked at Bassett Funiture Company. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. Marshall enjoyed working in his garden.

Preceding him in death along with his parents was a son, Russell Foley.

He is survived by wife, Opal Stark Foley of the home; son, Donald L. Foley of Pelham and grandson Russell L. Foley of Reidsville; sisters, Addie F. Handy and Vickey F. Eggleston and husband Roy of Eden.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.