Tim Foley

Tim Foley, beloved husband and father, was born Feb. 16, 1947, and passed away Oct. 8, 2022. He was 75.

Born to Louise and Merril Foley, Tim graduated from Watonga High School and married his high school sweetheart, Carol Lynn Bates, in 1965.

Together they were married 40 years until her passing in 2005.

Tim dedicated 42 years of service to Pioneer Telephone before retiring in 2007.

He also enjoyed anything to do with farming and ranching and he never found a casino he didn’t like.

Tim’s generous spirit could be felt by all. He enjoyed volunteering yearly at the Watonga community dinners.

In 2007, Tim married companion Debra Lucas. They resided in Watonga.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Merril and Louise Foley; first wife, Carol “Sug” Foley; daughter, Janet Lynn Foley; brother, Mike Foley; and Debra’s daughter, Jacque Lucas.

He is survived by wife of the home, Debra Foley; sons Ryan Foley and wife Kathie of Fort Worth, Texas, Stacy Foley and wife Crystal of Tahlequah, Tracy Foley and wife Ronna of Kingfisher; Debra’s son, Ian Lucas of Watonga; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family will be holding a private memorial at a later date.

Cremation entrusted to Turner Funeral Home, Geary. Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail. com, turnerfh.net or on the Turner Funeral Homes Facbeook page.