John David Foley Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John David Foley (Selmer, Tennessee), who passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John David Foley or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Benjamin Foley and Thelma Foley; his former wife Martha Jewell Bradford Foley; his son Michael Clint Foley; his brother Charles Foley; and his stepdaughter Chelsea Purvis Watkins.
He is survived by: his wife Daralene Foley of Selmer, Tennessee; his children, Tory Dickens (Steven) of Hendersonville, Tennessee and Matthew Foley of Westmoreland, Tennessee; his stepchildren, Desiree'Emison (Matthew) of Jackson, Tennessee and William Purvis of Selmer, Tennessee.; his grandchildren, Katie and Christian Dickens; and his stepgrandson Steven Watkins Jr..
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 18th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Shackelford Funeral Directors - Selmer (160 Cypress Ave, Selmer, TN 38375). A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 18th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, May 18th 2026 at the Mars Hill Cemetery (5948 Leapwood Enville Rd, Adamsville, TN 38310).
