SR0086 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0086 LRB103 31102 ECR 57763 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Roger Duane Foiles, who passed away on February 16, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Roger Foiles was born to Jacob Cecil and Carrie (Brangenberg) Foiles in Kampsville on April 8, 1941; he graduated from Carrollton Community High School in 1959 and served his country in the U.S. Army; he married Barbara J. Prough at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Carrollton on July 14, 1968; and

WHEREAS, Roger Foiles operated Foiles Fair Acres in Greene County and then expanded his adventure into retail; he owned and operated Foiles Customs in Carrollton, where he specialized in custom sign work, truck seats, and Amish furniture; he would eventually expand his furniture store into both Springfield and Grafton; he treasured the relationships he had with customers and vendors; and

WHEREAS, Roger Foiles was a founder of Believers Baptist Church in Carrollton, where he served for many years as a Deacon; he had a kind and generous spirit and was always willing to lend a helping hand; and

WHEREAS, In his early years, Roger Foiles enjoyed drag racing in White Hall, Alton, and Wentzville, Missouri; he continued his passion for restoring and collecting antique cars throughout his entire life; and

WHEREAS, Roger Foiles was preceded in death by his parents and his five brothers, Raymond, Edgar Ralph, Robert, Gerald, and Ronald Foiles; and

WHEREAS, Roger Foiles is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara; his son, Scott (Natasha) Foiles; his two daughters, Carrie (Keith) Schoonover and Janie (John) Brady; his four grandchildren, Jacob, Jordyn, Caleigh, and Allison; and his numerous, beloved pets; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Roger Duane Foiles and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Roger Foiles as an expression of our deepest sympathy.