James Alton Foote

James (Jim) Alton Foote, age 90, of Toledo died peacefully on October 4, 2022. He was born on January 24, 1932, in Bowling Green, Ohio to Erma W. (Reed) and Alton J. Foote. Jim married the love of his life Barbara (Lawley) on May 10, 1953. They have 3 children and 3 grandchildren.

A long-time resident of Maumee, Jim was a 1950 graduate of Maumee High School. He was a proud veteran having served 10 years in the United States Air Force and finished his Air Force career as a Tech Sergeant. Jim attended night school at the University of Toledo and day classes at Bowling Green State University while stationed there in the ROTC program. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University in 1961.

Jim, a banker, retired from Fifth Third Bank where he held a position as Trust Officer. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling with his wife, attending his grandchildren's activities, playing bridge, golf, reading and watching the Ohio State football games.

Jim was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Maumee where he enjoyed being a part of the Men's Bible study. In his early years, he was active in the Masonic Order and received his 33rd degree in 2003. Jim served as a member of the Quality of Life civic organization in Maumee.

Surviving is his wife of 69 years, Barbara; children Lisa Foote, Jeffrey Foote and Beverly Oatis; grandchildren Ellen, Eric and Celia Oatis; and brother Howard of Tomales, California. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law Rena.

Jim's family will be forever grateful for the exceptional care he received from his caregivers and Ohio Living Swan Creek.

Family and friends will be received at the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant St., Maumee, on Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 4-7 PM with Masonic services being conducted at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church of Maumee, 200 E Broadway St, Maumee, OH. A luncheon with family and friends to follow. Interment will take place in Tontogany Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Maumee, Ohio Living Swan Creek, Ohio Living Hospice or to the Parkinson's Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com.