Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

October 19, 2026

CHARLOTTE – John Giles Foushee, Jr. passed away Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 75. 

Giles was born March 29,1951 in Charlotte, NC, son of the late John Giles Foushee, Sr. and Mildred Leonard Foushee.  He graduated from Myers Park High School, Davidson College, and The University of North Carolina School of Dentistry.  While attending UNC, he was accepted into the United States Air Force Senior Dental program.   Upon graduation from UNC, he was commissioned as a Captain and stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base.  He served as the base flight dentist until his tour was completed in 1980. 

Giles then returned to civilian life and moved back to Charlotte to begin his private dental practice.  He enjoyed serving his patients with precision, compassion, and humor.  He retired in 2017.  Giles was a proud member of The American Dental Association, The North Carolina Dental Society, and The Charlotte Dental Society.  

Outside of dentistry, he loved playing tennis, fishing, camping, hiking, planning and completing projects needed at home, and cheering for his Davidson Wildcats or UNC Tarheels.  In retirement, he turned his curiosity and creativity toward model trains where he constructed an elaborate pastoral diorama which could run six trains at a time.  

Giles is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ruth Buker Foushee; his sons, John Giles Foushee III and spouse, Junru Xu, and Dr. Madison Steele Foushee; his three brothers and their spouses, David L. and Suzanne Foushee of Grand Junction, CO, Drs. R. Holt and Deborah Foushee of Charlotte, NC and James A. Foushee of Stanley, NC; brothers-in-law and their spouses, Kenneth C. and Lori Buker of Land O’ Lakes, FL and Dwight and Elizabeth Sparks of Advance, NC and their wonderful families.  

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 16, 2026, in the Francis Chapel at Myers Park United Methodist Church, 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC.  The family will receive friends following the service at the church.  The service will be livestreamed through the church website at: https://myersparkumc.org/worship/memorials-funerals/ for those unable to attend in person.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered in memory of Giles to Conserving Carolina https://conservingcarolina.org or a charity of your choice. 

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606.  Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.