William R. Foley

William R. Foley, 62, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018, following a three year battle with cancer. Born September 5, 1955 in Harlan, KY, he was a son of Ralph E. and Lorena (Knaff) Foley. He retired after 33 years with Parker Hannifin Corporation in Eaton. An Oakland Raiders fan, he enjoyed watching football and basketball. He loved his family more than anything. William enjoyed being on the go and liked to get in the car and just drive. Preceded in death by parents Ralph and Lorena: son Travis Foley in 2014: sister and brothers Cora Edmonds, Albert Davis and Michael Davis. Survived by children Asjana Foley of Oliver Springs, TN; Mario Foley of Oakridge, TN; William Foley, II of Dayton; Kalisha Foley of Dayton; and Imani Foley, serving with the US Navy in Norfolk, VA: grandchildren Dinnea Foley, Kashawn Russell, Derontae Anthony, Chalondra Ellis, Charles Ellis, Deshayla Foley, Tamara Foley, Brelin Foley, Kameron Foley, Kamon Foley, Zaden Foley, Zyaire Foley and Adara Brooks Foley: sisters and brother Alice Weems of Cleveland; Charles Davis of Las Vegas, NV, and Laquita Foley of Oakridge, TN: loving and devoted cousin Audrey Knaff of West Alexandria: former wife Bobbie Foley of Dayton: best friend Phillip Hopper of Oliver Springs, TN: along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call on the family from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria, OH. A memorial service will follow at 1:00 PM with a time for sharing of memories by both family and friends. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William R. Foley please visit our Sympathy Store.