Dr. James R. Foor

Dr. James R. Foor, 72, of Morgantown, WV; passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at West Virginia University Medical Center, Morgantown.  He was born on January 23, 1949 in Everett, PA; a son of the late Elmer “Jim” W. Foor, Jr. and Helen V. (Hershberger) Foor. 

He is survived by brothers Dr. Jeffrey L. Foor married to Linda, Everett and Dr. Jody S. Foor, Fredericksburg, VA; two nephews Ian Foor married to Amy and their children Alina, Maddie and Nick; Andrew Hartle married to Laura; a niece Natalie Kaar married to Matt and their children Izzy and Gwyneth.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Jill Ann (Foor) Hartle.

Dr. Foor was a dedicated Christian, who belonged to the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Morgantown, WV and was active with the Gideon’s International.

He was a graduate of Everett High School Class of 1966, and a graduate of Juniata College 1970 majoring in Biology.  He graduated from West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 1974 with a DDS degree.  He spent his career as an educator at West Virginia University School of Dentistry for thirty-seven years until his retirement in 2011.

Jim was an avid car enthusiast, collecting over two dozen General Motors vehicles, mostly from the 60’s and 70’s.  He was particularly fond of Buicks, due to the first car he owned, a 1965 Buick Riviera.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel at Akers Funeral Home with Rev. Robert R. Robertson officiating.

Friends and family will be received on Thursday from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Burial will be held privately at the Everett Cemetery.

Arrangements by Akers Funeral Home, Inc., 299 Raystown Road, Everett, PA 15537.

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