W Fred Foust

W. “Fred” Foust, 90, of Pensacola, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015, peacefully at his home.

Fred was born January 24, 1925, in Coal Creek, Tennessee, to parents George and Emma Foust. Fred was raised in Harold, Florida. Fred loved working outside, and was one of the hardest working men you would ever meet, often taking a manual primitive labor approach to anything he set his mind to doing. He retired from Pensacola Naval Air Station in June 1984.

Fred and his beloved wife, Mary Sue, loved surf fishing at Johnson Beach in Perdido Key. He had a great sense of humor and was a big jokester. He was a faithful member of Gonzales Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George Washington and Emma (Richardson) Foust; his wife, Mary Sue Foust; three sisters, Dorothy Hatcher, Stella Mae Stokes, and Helen Parker; and two brothers, Clyde Foust and Lawrence Foust.

Fred is survived by his only son, Stephen Foust, whom he loved very much. He is also survived by his special friend, Clara Lewis; and a host of nephews, nieces and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2015, at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel, with Rev. Clive Knights officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Home Cemetery in Harold. Visitation will be held 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., prior to the Services.

Lewis Funeral Home, Milton, has been entrusted with arrangements.