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Michael Eugene Foshee Obit
October 12, 1948 - November 03, 2023
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Wilson Little Funeral Home
Purcell-Newcastle, McClain Co., OK
(permission granted)
Michael Eugene Foshee, age 75 of Wayne, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023.
The younger of two children, Mike was born October 12, 1948 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Raymond Foshee and Evelyn Odessa (Pratte) Foshee. He was raised in Bonne Terre and attended school there, graduating in 1967.
Mike answered the call to service of his country, and served proudly during Vietnam in the United States Army.
Mike married his best friend and life partner, Catherine Elizabeth Edelman on May 24, 1969 in Desloge, Missouri.
Mike then attended the University of Missouri, graduating with a Bachelors of Civil Engineering degree in 1974.
He started working for Hydro Conduit in St. Louis and later transferred to Okla. City. He retired after more than 25 years of dedicated service. He later, with the help of some friends, started Midstate Utility Supply and owned and operated it for several years.
By 2005, he and Cathy purchased an acreage near Wayne. Mike’s heart was always on the farm, and he genuinely enjoyed farm life. He took pride in hard work, bailing hay, and teaching his grandson to drive the tractor He looked forward to lake trips, camping and fishing and he never missed an opportunity to see a golf course.
He was a man of great faith and a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Purcell, where he served quietly and unselfishly for many years.
He was a wonderful father and grandfather, uncle and a true friend. He will be dearly missed!
He was preceded in death by: his wife, Cathy Foshee; son, James Loren Foshee; his parents, Raymond and Evelyn Foshee and sister Karen Rudder.
Mike is survived by: his daughter, Adrienne Lang and husband Brent of Wayne; son, Frank Foshee of Wayne; Two grandchildren, Riley Lang Foshee and Reese Lang both of Wayne. Four step grandchildren, Chloe Trent, Brandi, Hailey and Tiffany Lang; Several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Little’s Chapel. Burial will follow at the Hopping Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to Wayne Fire Department or the Hopping Cemetery Fund. www.wilsonlittle.com.
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