Charles Edward Foley, 65 of Harlan was born on Wednesday, June 5, 1946 and went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. He was a retired Miner from US Steel and Arch of Kentucky. Charles attended Hall High School and RETS Electronic School. He served in the US Army in Zirndorf, Germany and was a former EMT. He was a former member of the Harlan Bass Anglers, and Member of the Harlan Honor Guard. Charles was also a proud member of the Calvary Baptist Church where he was a Deacon. He also held several positions at the church including Sunday School Teacher. Charles enjoyed numerous outdoor activities including gardening, hunting and fishing.

Charles is the son of, Clarence Foley and Mary Opal Helton Foley. He is preceded in death by his father, Clarence and his grandparents, Hugh and Amanda Foley and Don and Lillie Helton.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Opal Campbell of Harlan; his wife of 43 years, Julia Smith Foley; a son, Stephen and wife, Christie Foley; four precious grandchildren, Courtney, Andrew, Kaylee and Connor all of London, KY.

One brother, Gary and wife, Marie Foley of Elwood, Indiana; also two sisters, Mary Lou Anton of Waldorf, Maryland and Nancy and husband, Danny Helton of Berea, Kentucky. Two special aunts, Donna and husband, Doyle Smith of Three Point and ValDean and husband, Mel Jones of Van Buren, Arkansas and his special buddy, Sunny. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephew’s cousins, family and friends.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 2PM at Calvary Baptist Church at Loyall, KY with Rev. Billy Howell officiating.

Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. C.B. Rezek officiating. Military Honors by The Harlan County Honor Guard.

Visitation will be after 12 noon until the funeral hour at the church.

Online condolences can be made at www.harlanobits.net

Rich Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.