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“Guys, what can I say? I met Lance in the mid 70's. Lost touch and reconnected in the early 90's at Old Towne Pizza with Norman. After that there was...Read More »
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1 of 12 | Posted by: Mary Hard - Toano, VA
“I will always remember Uncle Lance as a genuinely nice man. While it has been many years since I had seen him, my memories of him are all good and...Read More »
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2 of 12 | Posted by: Lisa Ardizzone - Effort, PA
“My deepest condolences to the Foor family for this terrible loss. While we all grew up and parted ways I still was able to see Lance around town and...Read More »
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3 of 12 | Posted by: Chris Doss - Williamsburg, VA
“Our sincerest condolences on your loss. We are with you today in thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye.
I know that Lance is watching over you...Read More »
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4 of 12 | Posted by: The Nostrame Family - Hopatcong, NJ
“To the family of Lance
Lance and I spent a many of day together working and social he was a good friend and still is, he"ll surely be missed by...Read More »
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5 of 12 | Posted by: Ed (Chief) Brock - Williamsburg, VA
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort,
Love,
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6 of 12 | Posted by: John and Kim O'mara - Glen Ellyn, IL
“Joey & family, sorry for your loss! Lance is now once again whole & pain free. He will be your guardian angel! Wish we could be there to show our...Read More »
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7 of 12 | Posted by: Sally & Jimmy Turley - VA
“My friend of many years is heaven bound love you dear friend and you will be missed dear.prayers to the foor family....rip lance our loss on earth is...Read More »
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8 of 12 | Posted by: carol jean linthicum - WV
“My friend of many years is heaven bound love you dear friend and you will be missed dear.prayers to the foor family....rip lance our loss on earth is...Read More »
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9 of 12 | Posted by: carol jean linthicum - WV
“Les, Joey, and all the Foor Family,
When I first me Lance, I was just out of the Navy and he was still a Marine. We "hit it off" right from the...Read More »
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10 of 12 | Posted by: Buddy Farmer - Friend
“Joey, Amanda and Girls - My heart is hugging you right now from afar wishing I lived closer so I could help you. So sorry for the sadness you are...Read More »
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11 of 12 | Posted by: Brian and Phyllis (Procell) Daigle - AR
“Dad,
I am going to miss you a tremendous amount but I will never forget you or the lessons you taught me about life and how to be a man. I love...Read More »
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12 of 12 | Posted by: Joey Foor - Williamsburg , VA
On August 5, 2012 Lance Lee Foor of Williamsburg, VA lost his courageous battle with cancer at the young age of 62 at the Hunter Holmes VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA.
Lance was born to Harold and Ruth Pollock Foor on August 9, 1949 in Roswell, NM. Lance is survived by his mother, Ruth Foor; his brother, Larry Foor; his four children, Cherna Williamson, Chris Foor, Les Foor and Joey Foor (Amanda Foor); and his four grandchildren, Brian, Daniel, Allyson, and Scarlet. Lance is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Lance was a beloved father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Lance was an accomplished U.S. Marine who served in Vietnam as a parachute inspector and ejection seat mechanic.
Lance was always fond of airplanes and obtained his solo pilot's license and enjoyed the freedom being in the air gave him. Lance was a member of the Nansemond Guards Co. E 6th VA. Inf. C.S.A. for more than twenty years and loved every minute of being on the firing line with his friends and teammates.
Lance was beloved by many people in Williamsburg that were fortunate enough to know him. He had friends from all walks of life and never treated anybody without respect. He was able to pass along these traits to his children who will not let his teachings die with him.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 8 from 6-8 PM at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd, Williamsburg, VA. Please dress casually as Lance would have. Interment will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.nelsencares.com.
