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Willard Lebron “Mater Man” Foote

Birth
Tennessee, USA
Death
20 Mar 2022 (aged 89)
Burial
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section NN, Site 2543
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Courtesy of www.wilsonfuneralhome.com

Willard Lebron Foote, 89, of East Ridge, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2022 while surrounded by family.

He was a United States Army Ranger and served during the Korean Conflict. Lebron was a master plumber and a member of Cloud Springs Baptist Church. He was also known as the "Mater Man" for selling tomatoes on the corner of Cloud Springs Road and Dietz Road.

Lebron is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Gail Bools Foote, daughter Lebrondia Moore; parents, Deward and Letha Smith Foote; brothers, Otis and Gene Foote, and sister, Kathleen Hodge.

He is survived by his son, Gregory (Rita) Foote; granddaughters Britany (Stacy) Knight, Becki (Billy) McDaniel, great grandchildren Gage and Parker McDaniel, Abigail, Luke, and Caleb Knight; sister, Cora Bell Heaton; sister-in-law, Alice Sells; close friend Mason Weatherly, as well as his companion of nine years, his dog, Molly.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, March 24, 2022 in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bill Gardner officiating. Interment will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
Courtesy of www.wilsonfuneralhome.com

Willard Lebron Foote, 89, of East Ridge, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2022 while surrounded by family.

He was a United States Army Ranger and served during the Korean Conflict. Lebron was a master plumber and a member of Cloud Springs Baptist Church. He was also known as the "Mater Man" for selling tomatoes on the corner of Cloud Springs Road and Dietz Road.

Lebron is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Gail Bools Foote, daughter Lebrondia Moore; parents, Deward and Letha Smith Foote; brothers, Otis and Gene Foote, and sister, Kathleen Hodge.

He is survived by his son, Gregory (Rita) Foote; granddaughters Britany (Stacy) Knight, Becki (Billy) McDaniel, great grandchildren Gage and Parker McDaniel, Abigail, Luke, and Caleb Knight; sister, Cora Bell Heaton; sister-in-law, Alice Sells; close friend Mason Weatherly, as well as his companion of nine years, his dog, Molly.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, March 24, 2022 in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bill Gardner officiating. Interment will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.


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  • Created by: '82 VFL
  • Added: Mar 20, 2022
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/237823101/willard_lebron-foote: accessed ), memorial page for Willard Lebron “Mater Man” Foote (27 Dec 1932–20 Mar 2022), Find a Grave Memorial ID 237823101, citing Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by '82 VFL (contributor 49179080).