William E. Foote, Jr. was born March 6, 1937 in Chattanooga, TN the son of the late William Edwin and Quixie Anna Brandon Foote.
Mr. Foote graduated from Selmer High School in 1956. On October 15, 1959, he married the former Barbara Ann McCormack. Mr. Foote was employed by Brown Shoe Company in Selmer from 1959 to 1965. After leaving Brown Shoe, he began working with his father at Foote Amusement Company, and remained active in that business until his death. He served in the Tennessee National Guard from March 28, 1955 until March 27, 1965, where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. Mr. Foote was a member of the Selmer Moose Lodge and the Fourth Street Church of Christ.
Mr. Foote departed this life on May 25, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 75 Years, 2 Months, 19 Days. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Ann (McCormack) Foote of Selmer, TN; three sons: William Mark Foote and wife Mary K. of Savannah, TN, John Paul Foote and wife Vicky L. of Selmer, TN, Todd Lee Foote and wife Tabitha of Bell Buckle, TN; three sisters: Frances McCullar of Selmer, TN, Juanita Kennedy of Selmer, TN, Barbara Jernigan of Meridianville, AL; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Foote was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Foote; a sister, Patricia Swinney; and a brother, James (Buddy) Foote.