William “Bill” Anthony Foley, 79, of Salina, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. He was born in Troy, Kansas, to James and Ruth Foley.

William married Jolene Marcotte on May 22, 1976. During their 45-year marriage they had three children.

William worked at SRS and retired from the Salina mental health facility at 65 to start a new chapter of his life: being a grandfather. He was deeply involved in the Special Olympics of Salina. William enjoyed yard work, spending time outdoors and working on cars with his friend Tim.

William is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Jolene Foley.

He is survived by his children, Rachel (Ace) Everett, James and Jessica Foley, and bonus daughter Jeri Smitt of the home; grandchildren, Ansen, Aiden, Aaron, and Chevelle Everett, and bonus grandsons, Dylan and Brent Drumm; sisters, Virginia Foley and Pat (Roger) Flatequal; sister-in-law, Karen (Curtis) Foster; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 4-8 pm with a rosary at 7 pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, KS. The funeral will be at 10 am on Monday, October 26, at Ryan Mortuary. The burial will be at a later date at All Saints Cemetery, Salina.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Saline County ARC or to Rachel for the benefit of Williams Children.