Ben Stroud Foust

Ben Stroud Foust of Siler City died Monday, October 3, 2011 at Siler City Care & Rehabilitation. Mr. Foust was born April 24, 1923 the son of Eugene Harris and Arabella (Stroud) Foust, Sr. Mr. Foust was a native of Chatham County and a member of Siler City Presbyterian Church. He was retired from Boling Chair where he was the chief financial officer. He was an avid golfer. Ben was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy W. Foust; his parents; brothers, Jack and Charles Foust. He is survived by one son: Michael Foust and wife, Donna of Siler City, NC; sister: Sarah Smith of Siler City, NC; brother: Eugene H. Foust, Jr. of Siler City, NC; granddaughters, Tiffany Stephens and husband, Riley of Fayetteville, NC, Nancy Foust of Siler City, NC; great-granddaughter, Rylee Anne Stephens and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. The funeral will be Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Siler City Presbyterian Church, 720 W. 3rd St., Siler City with Rev. Sue Flippin and Rev. Garry Arnett officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Springs Presbyterian Cemetery, Siler City. Memorials may be made to Siler City Presbyterian Church, 720 W. 3rd St., Siler City, NC 27344 or First Christian Church Living Christmas Tree Fund, 1381 Church St., Ramseur, NC 27316.