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There will be no services.
Raymond G. “Bus” Foreman, age 82, of Sailor Springs, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Clay County Hospital.
Born on June 13, 1942, in Louisville, he was the son of Willard B. and Dorothy Merle (Pickens) Foreman. On January 26, 1963, he married Geraldine Brown, and together they celebrated over 61 years of marriage.
Bus had worked in the oil field in his younger years before working as an auto mechanic and owning and operating Foreman’s Garage in Sailor Springs. He enjoyed building and restoring old cars and motorcycles, and could fix just about anything. He wouldn’t give up on a project no matter how long it would take.
He enjoyed fishing at Newton Lake, riding motorcycles, and playing cards, even though he rarely managed to beat Geraldine. In his later years, Bus found joy in relaxing and watching “Gunsmoke” and other classic TV Westerns. Above all, the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought him a lot of happiness.
Bus is survived by his wife: Geraldine Foreman of Sailor Springs; son-in-law: Ron Goldstein of Flora; 3 grandchildren: Carrie Goldstein of Flora, Isaac (Claudia) Goldstein of Xenia, and Dawson Goldstein of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 3 great-grandchildren: Tucker Childers of Flora, Hadley Childers of Flora, and Jameson Goldstein of Xenia; 2 sisters: Mona Tokos of Malvern, Ohio, and Marla Foreman of Flora; a special niece: Tonya (Allen) Bonham of Xenia; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter: Gerri Lynn “Prudy” Goldstein; 2 brothers: Gregory Neil “Grubby” Foreman and Willard Brent “Maverick” Foreman; a sister: Marjorie Holland; parents-in-law: William Ricie and Lois M. Brown; 2 brothers-in-law: Rex and Donnie Brown; and 2 sisters-in-law: Annabelle Barnard and Judy C. Powless.
There will be no services. Memorial donations are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral home in Flora. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
May 10, 1957 - Jan 3, 2025
Jun 13, 1942 - Jan 2, 2025
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I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you Geraldine and family.
Prayers for Geraldine and all who love him.
So sorry for your loss Prayers sent your way
I am sorry for your lost
My condolences to the family.🙏
So very sorry. Much love and comfort to family and friends.
My Condolences to Geraldine and Family Prayers sent your way
Geraldine and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bus was one of my coffee drinking friends when Betty had her restaurant. We worked the same hours, so there was anywhere from 2 to 5 or 6 of us solving the worlds problems every morning. May God be with you all and give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Rest in Peace, Bus.
So sorry to hear this ! Love and Prayers for all the Family .
we are so sorry for your family's loss, prayers for peace in this difficult time
I'm so sorry to hear of Bus' passing. Prayers for Gareldine and the family.
I offer my sincere condolences and prayers for you, Geraldine and your entire family at the loss of your husband, so soon after the loss of your brother. May your time of grief be a short time?
sorry to here about buz allways enjoy working with him at dales and you at nal.if there is any thing i can do or help with let me know ,allways make time for friends and i know he is resting beter know the last few years have been a lot for you both. true friend always .
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