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Coy C. Foote

August 29, 1929 — September 12, 2015

Coy C. "Fiddle Foote" Foote, age 86, of Clifton, passed away early Saturday morning, September 12, 2015 at Lutheran Sunset Home in Clifton. Graveside services, with Military Honors, will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2015 at Lane's Chapel Cemetery near Clifton, with Rev. Jerry Smith officiating. The family will receive visitors from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home in West. Coy was born August 29, 1929 in Amarillo, the son of Elvis and Lottie (Simpson) Foote. Coy served his country with the United States Navy. On July 26, 1950 he was united in marriage to Lila Mozelle Foster in Abilene. Mozelle preceded him in death on September 7, 1983. Coy was then united in marriage to Helen Bolton Gummelt on July 6, 1985 in West. Helen also preceded him in death on December 27, 2014. Coy worked as a groundskeeper for Baylor University for many years. He also sold Singer Sewing Machines. Coy was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Clifton. He was a former president of the Sul Ross Dance Club and enjoyed playing in his band called Coy and the Music Makers. Coy is also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robert Gary Foote; a brother, Cecil Foote; and a sister, Louise Fillmon. Survivors include sons, Fred Foote and wife Darleen of Wiley, Michael Gummelt of Clifton and Herb Gummelt and wife Connie of Clifton; daughters, Nancy Foote Patrick of Ft. Worth, Anne Foote Paul and husband Steve of Riesel and Pat Talley and husband Allen of Waco; a sister, Wilma Fillmon; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Lutheran Sunset Ministries. The family would like to give sincere thanks to Lutheran Sunset Home and Hospice for their love and compassionate care.

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Visitation

Sunday, September 13, 2015

4:00am - 6:00 pm (Central time)

Aderhold Funeral Home, Inc.

808 South Reagan Street, West, TX 76691

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Graveside

Monday, September 14, 2015

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Lane's Chapel Cemetery

, Valley Mills, TX 76689

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