He was born on July 29, 1930 in Catawba County to the late Lloyd Propst and Myrtle Lail Propst. Foy served in the United States Army as a Corporal from 1948 to 1952.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Virginia Reinhardt Propst; and three brothers.
Left to cherish his memory are two sons; five daughters, one sister, Maxine Byrd of Greenville, SC; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2016 in the Chapel of Drum Funeral Home in Hickory with Minister Robert Lail officiating, with Military honors following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Catawba Regional Hospice, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.