of Jonesboro, AR
December 7, 1943 - July 1, 2014
Rev. Richard (PaPaw) Foster, Sr., 70, of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born December 7, 1943 in Pitts to the late John William and Ocy Redith Farmer Foster. He was a former crop duster, owner of Foster Auto and Truck Salvage, faithful husband for over 45 years, and was a loving and caring father and pastor to his children, as well as pastor of Gospel Chapel Church for 38 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his loving wife, Patsy Sue Harris Foster; a son, Richard ''Richie'' Douglas (Corinne) Foster, Jr. of Jonesboro; a daughter, Ruchelle Dawn (Shannon) Hanks of Jonesboro; four grandchildren, Caleb William Foster, Samantha Dawn Hanks, Sarah LaDawn Hanks, and Caden Douglas Foster; and a brother, Gilbert (Betty) Foster of Jonesboro.
Visitation will be 5-8 pm Saturday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.
Funeral services will be 1 pm Sunday at The Gospel Chapel Church, 1920 Wood Street in Jonesboro with Rev. Alfred Daves, Rev. Cletus Benfield and Rev. Duane Catron Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Cemetery.
Duane Catron Sr., Duane Catron Jr., Joey Harris, Paul Catron, Kevin Fry and Kenny Fields will serve as active pallbearers. Gilbert Foster and Billy Bryant will serve as honorary pallbearers.
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8 Condolence(s)
Mary Annn Tate Foster
Friday, August 1, 2014
Patsy, So sorry to read of your husbands' passing just now. May your family be bless by the presence of the holy spirit and knowing he is at rest. I pray that you and your family will feel the comfort of your loved ones and friends. Praying for you.
Your Sister in Christ, Ann
Mary Annn Tate Foster
Friday, August 1, 2014
Patsy, So sorry to read of your husbands' passing just now. May your family be bless by the presence of the holy spirit and knowing he is at rest. I pray that you and your family will feel the comfort of your loved ones and friends. Praying for you.
Your Sister in Christ, Ann
Heather Bishop
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Our prayers and hearts go out to Sis. Pasty and the family, as well as the church family at the loss of Bro. Foster. He was a wonderful man of God, whom was loved from coast to coast. He will truly be missed.
Roy and Iris Ratliff
Saturday, July 5, 2014
We were sorry to hear of Brother Foster passing. Never forget going with them on a tour of the Holy Land. He was sure fun and a good man. Prayers for his family
Kathy Brown
Friday, July 4, 2014
My heart felt sympathy at the loss of Bro. Foster. He touched my heart and offered his pulpit to my ministry. I gleamed from his teachings. He will be truly missed here on earth but we will see again.
Praying for God's comfort to the family and Church family, Sis Kathy Brown
Larry W. Riley
Friday, July 4, 2014
Rest in God's loving arms, Sis. Patsie and family. Memories of our times in fellowship will always burn brightly.
Ruth Foster Thieman
Friday, July 4, 2014
I pray God's comfort for you Aunt Patsy, Richie, Chelle, and your families. I know it will be difficult for a while, but you can be at peace that Uncle Richard devoted his life to preaching and teaching the Word of God and is resting in our heavenly home now. In my mind, I picture MaMaw and PaPaw welcoming him with open arms. Love to all of you.
Greg Woodruff
Friday, July 4, 2014
I was saddened to hear of Bro. Fosters passing. I always appreciated his laughter and the way he cared for people. He will be greatly missed. May God bless his dear wife and precious family during this difficult time.