Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....FOSS, ROBERT E. SR. October 29, 2008 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown ancestry_helper@yahoo.com November 14, 2008, 5:17 am News Star World - November 14, 2008 ROBERT E. "BOB" FOSS, SR. 1938-2008 Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, Pensacola, FL Robert "Bob" Foss joined his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 29th, 2008. He was born in Pensacola FL on June 10th 1938, along with his twin brother Richard B. Foss to Jacob Foss and Velma Bosso Foss. Bob grew up loving the outdoors and playing basketball for Catholic High School, where he was a member of the All-State Team in 1956 and 1957. He was all smiles when holding a fishing rod or swinging a golf club. Besides his great love for his family, Bob held the furniture business close to his heart. He was a man of high ideals, integrity and honor. One could look upon the face of Toni Foss and his family, and know that Bob knew how to love, how to cherish, how to show compassion, and how to live with great passion. After graduating in Marketing from Florida State University, Bob went to work with Sears; where he moved through the ranks with his good friend Charlie Dunaway. Over the next 16 years there, Bob would learn the ropes of the furniture business, which would prove to be a lifelong passion. He moved to Monroe, Louisiana in 1979 to enter the furniture business. For over 29 years to follow, Bob woke each day looking forward to what it would hold. Bob provided well for his family; owning furniture stores in Louisiana and Florida, and as a co-owner of Frenchman?s Bend Golf & Country Club. He believed firmly in his roles as provider, generous giver, and protector; and held high the idea of leaving his children an inheritance. His legacy to them proved to be one of great reward, in the natural and spiritually. Robert Edward Foss Sr. was husband to his life?s love Rose M. "Toni" Foss for 48 years. They have two children; Robert Foss Jr. and his wife Regina of Sarasota, FL and Lisa Renee Foss Hicks and her husband Dr. Scott Hicks of Monroe, LA. His life will be celebrated and passing grieved by many, including sisters Geraldine Barker and her husband Dick of Pensacola, FL and Connie Rowe and her husband Lt. Cmdr. Denny Rowe of Royal Palm Beach, FL, and twin brother Richard "Bernie" Foss and his wife Carol of Pensacola, FL. Bob loved and will be deeply missed by his five grandchildren; Michele Foss, Jake Foss, Josh Foss, Conner Hicks and Courtney Hicks. Also very close to his heart were many cherished friends that he made throughout his life. Bob?s passing was celebrated on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Saint Mary's Catholic Church. Entombment was held in the Holy Cross Mausoleum in Pensacola, FL. There will be a memorial service Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA. During Bob's last days, he remained a strong protective husband, father and friend; electing to have a procedure that could help him stay with his loved ones longer. The care he received from the Doctors and Nurses at the University of Alabama Birmingham Medical Center was wonderful. Particular compassion was shown to Bob by Dr. Melody Sherwood, a three-year resident that tended him most. A memorial has been established with the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and donations can be sent to: UAB Gift Record AB1230, 1530 Third Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35294-0112. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/ouachita/obits/f/foss2200gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/lafiles/ File size: 3.9 Kb