William T. Foote

A time to be born: I, William Thomas Foote (a.k.a. “Tim”) son of the late Ella Foote was born on December 18, 1920 in the State Of North Carolina. A time to die: I quietly slipped away on Wednesday,August 10, 2011 after a lengthy illness. A time to sew: I received my education in the State of North Carolina. I loved to read and spent many hours working as a baker while still in my youth. A time of war: On July 16, 1941 I enlisted in the United States of Army Corps. One of my greatest joys was to take advantage of the Army by traveling to many exotic places all over the world . I served the United States in World War II for four years and was finally honorably discharged as a Master Sergeant in 1945. A time to love: I met the love of my life, Ruth Lenora and was married in 1962. We loved each other dearly. To this union, one child was born, Larry Thomas Foote. My love preceded me in death on October 16, 1998. A time to plant: I retired as head Chef from North Charles General Hospital on June 30, 1986. Oh how I loved to cook and enjoyed family gatherings. Among my other hobbies were watching wresting and baseball on television. I was awarded the distinguished “Hall of History” award from the North Carolina Historical Commission on February 25, 1941. This award was given to me for bringing to the Commission glass negatives of pictures I found on Smith's Island, North Carolina dating from 1894 to 1918. I received another Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Veterans Administration for (18) years of residential care home sponsor. A time of peace: I thought I Knew what peace was but I didn't until I found Christ. I was led to Him through my granddaughter, Pam, on October 7, 2007 and was baptized two weeks later in the name of Jesus Christ on October 21,2007. I loved the songs of Zion coming from the choirs but most of all; I loved the Word of God coming from my pastor, Bishop Leroy H. Cannady. A time to heal: I leave to cherish my memory my devoted granddaughter Pam, Grandson, Larry, several great-grand children , on niece, Patricia of Connecticut, one nephew, Rufus of Atlantedand one daughter-in-law, Brenda. I also leave a host of extended family member and friends. Also preceded me in death are my wife, Ruth, six brothers, two sisters and one son.

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William T. Foote

December 18, 1920 - August 10, 2011