Harold Foster
March 11, 1937 ~ February 5, 2019
Harold Benson Foster, 81, died February 5, 2019 in a local hospital. Services will be Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Hughes Springs with Dr. Chas Carlisle officiating and a reception following in the Family Life Center.
He was born March 11, 1937 in Mineral Wells, grew up in Marshall, Texas and graduated from both Marshall High School and The University of Texas at Austin. He was a faithful member and Sunday school teacher of First Baptist Church Hughes Springs for 28 years and then at Oak Ridge Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Hellon Foster; and daughter-in-law, Grace Foster.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Billye Faye Foster; his son and daughter-in-law, Bret and Lisa Foster of Forney, his son Dan Foster of Austin, his son and daughter-in-law, David and Kristine Foster of Austin; his six grandchildren, Cade, Cole, Sarah, Jason, Joshua and Luke; his two brothers, Jerry Foster and Ronnie Foster; his three sisters, Veneida Hudson, Sharon Cornelius, and Charlotte Woodfin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either Oak Ridge Baptist Church of Marietta or The Salvation Army.
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Our deepest sympathy to Ms. Billie and the boys. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
My heart goes out to Mr. Foster’s family. May God be with you all.
Our Deepest Sympathy to all the Family! From West Texas.
I am so sorry for your loss. When I think of Harold, his BIG smile immediately comes to mind. I know he leaves a big void. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful Christian role model for me and many.
Prayers for Mrs. Billye and all the family. Mr. Harold will be missed.
Our deepest and sincere condolences to the Foster Family, our prayers are with you.
Condolences and prayers for the Foster family. I have nothing but good memories of Mr. Harold.
We are very sorry and will keep you in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with the entire Foster Family.
Dear Fosters, We were truly saddened to hear of Uncle Harold’s passing. He was a wonderful man with a sweet soul. We were grateful to have known him and had him in our lives. May he be at peace. We are sending all our love and much peace to you all during this sorrowful time.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. When I think of Harold,I think of how kind he was and such a great Christian example. Praying for your dear family.
I send my deepest condolences on Mr Foster’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to read about the passing of Mr. Harold. He was truly a sweet man who always had a smile on his face and jokes for days. He was one of my favorite patient’s. Prayers to you and your family.
Mr. Foster was a joyful presence on the first pew every Sunday as he greeted one and all with a smile. We will miss him.
Mr. Foster was a joyful presence on the first pew every Sunday as he greeted one and all with a smile. We will miss him.
So sorry to hear of Harolds passing. Thought a lot of him. I know he will be missed. Prayers to Billye and family. ??