James Albert Foshee, 92 of Opelika, passed away Aug. 21, 2022, at Bethany House. Mr. Foshee was born Oct. 28, 1929, to Prentis and Alice Foshee in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
As a longtime member of Pepperell United Methodist Church, he served on several board committees. He was very involved in the building of the fellowship hall.
He was a loyal employee to Northfolk Southern Railway for 39 years and 8 months.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, Jason Barrett King. James is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Maddline White Foshee of Opelika; children: Charlotte Hughes (Paul) of Waverly, Sue Turner (Ronnie) of Opelika, Faye Kirk of Opelika, Sherry Pair (Ray) of Trussville; grandchildren: Scotty Turner, James Hughes (Casey), Cleve Kirk, April Waldrop (James), Jennifer Hughes, Christy Taylor (Ryan), Jonathan Pair (Kalee); great-grandchildren: Destiny, Kaitlyn Dale, Maddline, J.J., Carter, Emily, Jude, Hudson, and Mila.
Funeral services were held on Aug. 24, 2022, at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home with Reverend Scott Grantland officiating and burial followed in Garden Hills Cemetery.
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home directed.