Obituary of Thomas A. Foote

Thomas A. Foote, 62, of 94 N. Dillon Dr. Titusville, died Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Titusville Area Hospital. Tom was born on April 12, 1948 in Titusville, a son of Betty Drake Foote Beers and the late Robert N. Foote. He was married to Kathy Mitcham on July 29, 1967 in Titusville. Tom was a graduate of Titusville High School, class of 1966 and had attended the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville. He had been employed as a machinist at Grand Valley Manufacturing for 17 years until early retirement due to an extended illness. Tom was a member of the Gilson Ridge Free Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, music and previously playing the guitar. He was an avid Steelers fan; enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren; and loved his pet dog “Max”. He is survived by his wife of Titusville; his mother of Pleasantville; four children, Michael Foote and his wife Jackie of Herkimer, NY, Lisa Schneider and Krista Ebert, both of Titusville, and Terri Foote of Pittsburgh; six grandchildren, Brittany Spencer, Sean Schneider, Madison and Jordan Foote, and Evan and Emma Barker; a brother, David Foote and his wife Amy of St. Mary’s, PA; two sisters, Patricia Brown and husband Patrick of Titusville and Rebecca Dahle and husband Steven of Stowe, OH; two sisters-in-law, Carol Roberts and husband Sam, and Nancy Bennett, all of Titusville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville on Sunday from 7 to 9 PM and attend the funeral service there on Monday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Lee Baker, associate pastor of the Titusville First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery. The family asks that memorials be made to the Arthritis Foundation 100 West Station Square Suite 1950, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. FLOWERS