Dewey Foust was one of those rare individuals that come into your life and you are forever impacted. Dewey was always positive, always smiling. The one of many Dewey stories I will share today is that my mom overheard Dewey asking a lady during early voting if she had ever heard of, seen or read BrianHornback.Com and apparently the lady said no. He then proceeded to say you really need to, he is the modern day Cas Walker. Now, for those without any Knoxville historical knowledge or are too young. I believe that was one of the highest compliments that could ever be said of me and this online brand.
Dewey has been involved in his Carter community for years. His son in law and his oldest son both have made runs for public office and their greatest fan and most vocal supporter was Dewey. Dewey was always supportive of his family and his friends. Dewey was old school loyal, a rare trait in people today. Dewey loved his family, friends and his community and WE all loved Dewey.
Until we meet again, Dewey. God Rest High on that Mountain!
Robert Dewey Foust, age 70, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with his Heavenly Father Friday, September 25th surrounded by his family. Dewey found the love of his life, Wanda, at an early age. Together, they raised three children. Dewey loved to sit on the front porch and watch his eight grandkids play while holding his much loved dog, Molly.
Dewey is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lawanda Walker Foust; son and daughter-in-law, Rob and Alayna Foust; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Chad Campbell; son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Amanda Foust; grandchildren, Clay, Mason, Riley, Dylan, and Miranda Foust, and Collin, Carley, and Claire Campbell. He is also survived by his brothers, Randy (Sherri) Foust, R.E. (Christine) Foust; and sisters, Jeanie Weaver and Helen (Alan) Dunlap; and a host of nephews and nieces.
There will be a celebration of his life at 6:00 p.m., Monday, September 28, 2015, at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. Family and friends will meet at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel and travel in procession to Roseberry Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. interment service with the Reverend Michael Driver officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital (501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105) in Dewey’s memory. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7.
Online condolences may be extended here. Obituary may be found online here.
