Thomas J. Foulk
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Thomas J. Foulk, 85, of Cochranville, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Jennersville Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Nancy T. Foulk, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.
Born on Wednesday, March 25, 1925 in Homeville, Chester County, Pa., he was the son of the late Mary March Foulk and William T. Foulk.
He was a 1943 graduate of the West Chester High School. He served honorably in the US Army with HQ Btry., 133 Field Artillery, 36th Division and the HQ Co. 319 MED Detachment, 94th Div. in the European Theater of Operations during WWII.
After his service in the armed forces, Tom graduated from the former Eckels College of Mortuary Science of Philadelphia in 1947. He was employed by Oliver H. Bair Co. of Phila., and the Ferguson Funeral Home of West Palm Beach, Fl., before establishing the Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove in 1954.
He was a former member of the Faggs Manor Presbyterian Church of Cochranville, where he served as a member of Session and was a current member of the Union Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood. He was the senior member and past-president of Avon-Grove Lions Club; a life member and past-president of the West Grove Fire Co.; a member of the New London Gun Club of Mifflin Co., Pa., a member and past-president of the Chester County Funeral Directors Assoc.; and a member of both Pennsylvania and the National Funeral Directors Assoc.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by three children: William Thompson Foulk, of Oxford, Pa., Richard Jefferson Foulk, husband of Sylvia, of Kirkwood, Pa., Cynthia Foulk Eastburn, wife of Jeffery, of Landenberg, Pa.; three grandchildren, Michael J., husband of Joann, Aliah Mei, and Liligrace Foulk. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Richard J. Foulk and Dr. William T. Foulk and three sisters, Bertha F. Ferguson, Alice F. Moran and Mary F. Vines, and a grandson, Nathaniel S. Davis.
The Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 10th at 7 p.m. at the Union Presbyterian Church, 5637 Street Rd, Kirkwood, PA 17536. The lnterment will be held privately at the Faggs Manor Presbyterian Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in Tom's memory to the Union Presbyterian Church at the above address, earmarked for the building fund.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be respectfully posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Condolences
Nancy:
Sorry to her of your loss.
Tom was quite a unique person. I will always remember him at the Wild Game Dinners. One dinner, he brought in a sausage dish and called it “Rattlesnake Delight”. It was quite good.
Mike & Cindy Urbanik
Tom Foulk
Our deepest sympathy to Nancy, Tommy, Jeff, and Cindy and families in the loss of Tom. I have the fondest memories of life with you all in the big house. Tom tolerated Cindy and I playing on the steps and romping through the house. I will always remember the good times that my parents shared there with Tom and Nancy too...they were such good friends. And lastly, I shall always be grateful for the help that Tom provided me during the loss of my own parents. The loss of Tom is a great one to all who knew him. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With sincere sympathy,
Marcia (DiEmedio-Bowers) and Jim Bowers
To my predeccessor
Nancy and family, may Tom rest in peace. I know the last few years were not so good.. While i regret not making time to see him much since his retirement, I will tell you that it has been my life's honor to continue his legacy of first class funeral services to the families of Southern Chester County. I would certainly not be the owner of funeral homes today had I not been given the opportunity to be Tom's successor in 1999. He can rest knowing that my staff and I will always treat area families as if they were our own. Just as Tom, and you Nancy, did so many times.
If there is anything we can do for you at this time, please do not hesitate to call. I know the Wilde family will take good care of you during this difficult time. Tom always said, "Bud Wild will take care of me"
With respect and fond regards, Matt, Sherry, Wilson, Jordan and Peyton Grieco
Tom Foulk
Our prayer and thoughts go out to the family. We were saddened to hear of Tom's passing, he will be missed by all that knew him and called him friend. May his memory shine as a beacon of inspiration to all.
Harold and Judy
My parents, Beany and Louise
My parents, Beany and Louise Hutton, knew Tom and enjoyed his company. He was so kind to our family when my father passed away. My sincere sympathy to you, Nancy and to your children. Zosh Hutton, formerly of West Grove.
Our Condolences
On behalf of the Chester County Funeral Director's Association (CCFDA) I would like to extend a sincere condolence to the family of Thomas J. Foulk. May the Lord's Grace and Peace be with you.
Ventnor T. Wright
President CCFDA
Tom Foulk
I so Many memories of Tom's sense of humor, I was blessed to know him.