"Rest in peace Mr. Foreman I was a client of you, my sincere respect and condolences to your family, God Bless You !"
In loving memory of
William Christian Foreman
January 22, 1999 - December 30, 2014
William (Will) (Bubbie) Christian Foreman, was born January 22, 1999 to Stacey Scott and William (Roy) Foreman. He is the third of four children. He was a delightful young child and enjoyed playing with his sister and brothers and loved outdoor sports. Will attended Denbigh Christian Academy, Newport News Virginia, Creek Side Elementary School, Suffolk Virginia, John Yeates Middle School, Suffolk Virginia, Nansemond River High School Suffolk, Virginia and Rogers High School, Newport, Rhode Island. He attended school in Suffolk, Virginia from 3rd grade until 9th grade. The family relocated to Rhode Island where he finished 9th grade and started his sophomore year at Rogers High School. He continued to have communication and visited his school mates and friends from the Suffolk area on visits back home. Will was a very good student. He loved school and was popular on the play ground as well as in school. Will loved video games, skate boarding and riding his bike, he enjoyed being a big brother to Zion. He was 6 feet two inches tall and excelled in sports. Will was a natural athlete. He played football and basketball. Will worked his first part time job in Rhode Island at the commissary taking out groceries. He loved the job and the tips. Will was a people's person, had a great smile and a pleasant disposition. He enjoyed spending time with is grandparents, Will and his cousin Demarco enjoyed riding in his grandfather's antique car in the annual Oyster Festival parade. He spent time doing the summer vacation in North Carolina, Georgia and Texas with his grandmother. He loved his grandparents. He enjoyed eating at Sonic with his cousin and uncle. He loved his mother, was very protective of her. He communicated with her via text throughout the day. Will was also a very obedient child. He loved his iPhone and used it to communicate with his friends and family. Will loved his sister, called her Sissy. They played and rough housed around until he grew bigger. He has two nieces; he met 7 month old Saraiah the first time on Christmas day. Will loved his Stepfather Derrick Cooper. Derrick was very supportive. He attended all of Will's games and activities. Will loved family. The family moved to Newport, Rhode Island in April of 2014. Will adjusted very well and really loved the new place. He was a sophomore at Rogers High School. He made new friends and excelled in his school work, football and basketball. He wore Jersey Number 7. He was very popular at Rogers High school, well liked by everyone. The school held a game in his honor on Jan. 2, 2015. The entire community supported the event. The team wore "Rest in Peace Banners". A moment of silence in his honor was observed during the game. The game winning shot was completed by the team mate that wore Will's Jersey number in his honor. His is survived by his parents Stacey Scott-Cooper (Derrick), William (Roy) Foreman, One sister Diamonique Love, Virginia Beach, VA., Two brothers; Lamar Parker (Kerry), New York and Thomas Zion Foreman, Rhode Island, Two nieces; Karly Parker, Saraiah Winter Bundy. Maternal Grandparents; Carolyn Scott-White, Toano, VA., James Edward Scott (Sylvia) Gloucester, VA., Paternal grandparents; William Roy (Mary) Charles City, VA., Leah Foreman (Garland) Petersburg, VA., Great Grandmother; Eva Cooke, Saluda, VA., Seven Aunts and Uncles; James Arnold Scott, Baltimore, MD., Michael James Scott, Newport News, VA., Angelette Shaw, Louisiana, Melissa Foreman, North Carolina, Jason Foreman (Julia) North Carolina, Kevin Tyrone Roy Charles City, VA. Will had two very special first cousins Demarco Alexandra Scott and Javel Foreman, who were like brothers to him, Godmother; Cheryl Jacobs, Suffolk, VA. He has a host of other relative and friends. Will was mature beyond his years, he handled life well, he had a sweet and tender heart. He will be deeply missed by his classmates, friends and family. Visitation JAN 6. 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"Always remember his smile and his angel like spirit!"
"Hi my name is Breanna. When me and Will were in Elementary School together me, him and a few other people played Football with him. I sometimes used to make touch downs but play football and other sports were Williams favorite so lets keep it alive and play for him. We love you and miss you so so much William. Watch over us up there. Love your friend, Breanna R."
"Thank you"
"Holly lit a candle in memory of William Christian Foreman"
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"My deepest Sympathies go out to the Foreman family. I did not get to know Will. but may he rest in peace.Will JohnsonOrange,MA"
"my deepest sympathy go out to his family and friends and fellow teammates he will forever hold a place in our hearts.#Vikingstrong#Vamily#7#33Michele Gibbs"
"I remember seeing will on the first day he picked up his football equipment. ..he looked really excited.... I had the privilege of watching him play football along with his teammates and as always a joy to watch. ...my deepest sympathy go out to his family and friends and fellow teammates he will forever hold a place in our hearts lissa smith"