July 28, 1954 - January 24, 2015
Roy (Pa Pa) Foster, Jr., was born to the late Roy Foster, Sr. and Aquilla (Black) Foster. Roy was born July 28, 1954 and departed this life on January 24, 2015.
Roy professed a faith in Christ at an early age at the Union Baptist Church in Conway, Arkansas under the leadership of Rev. Robert Crawford. He became an active member of the Mount Gale Missionary Baptist Church after being relocated to Arkansas during his military duties. He served on the Deacon Board, Administration, Tech support, Upgrades, Advancements, Building Maintenance and Safety. He was also involved in the Sight and Sound, active with the Middle Western District Association annual fishing derby and very supportive to the pastor.
Roy served in the Army Military for over twenty-five years and retired in 1998 as a E-7 Sergeant Major. He was also a Special Agent for the United States Marshall, criminal investigator, and military police, safety NCO. He also worked for L.R. Job Corp/Del-Jen Health, Safety and Environment. His last active job was with Tetra Oil/Osha where his primary duty was health and safety.
Roy was very private and quiet man, but oh so smart. When it came to studying, he was given a gift that only our Lord and Savior could give. He could listen attentively to instructors and never study. Take a test and ace it. He received a Master's and bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland in Environmental Science.
With his quiet spirit, his actions for his family spoke for itself. He truly loved his wife, children, grandchildren and extended family. Two things Roy enjoyed most were driving and fishing. In the Acklin Family, he was the designated driver for all the family outings outside Arkansas. He once said that driving gave him a sense of peace with a road map for life. He also enjoyed fishing with his grandsons early in the mornings by the still waters. A few years ago, he bought a Bass fishing boat for himself and grandsons. That was his pride and joy.
Roy was a good husband, father/pa pa and a good provider for his family. He leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory: (Peggy) Diane (wife) for over forty-one years, his two daughters, Aisha and Kerbie Foster and his three grandchildren, Alexia (Lexi) Crater, Channing (Chanman) Monroe and Ka'marion (Noonie) Hamilton. He also leaves to mourn one sister Gloria (Terry) Cane from Tulsa, Oklahoma. His special mother-in-law, Mary Acklin, whom he loved as his mother from Conway, Arkansas, Aunt Betty Smith of Little Rock, Arkansas, cousin Sandra Green from Little Rock, Arkansas and sisters-in-law, Barbara (James), Deborah (Harold), Beverly (Theodore) and Sandra, Nieces, Nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Mount Gale Baptist Church with interment to follow at Rae Cemetery under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway.
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26 Condolence(s)
Mark Rudison
Monday, May 25, 2015
Sorry for your loss Mr. Roy was a great man and wonder teacher and leader. Mark Rudison
JOHN TRAMMELL
Thursday, May 7, 2015
This is John Trammell (ROCK). I was so surprised to here (just know) that Roy had past away. He was a very good friend that I have know since 1978. I will miss him. but won't forget him.
(202) 255-8591.
Ubi Hajj-Mak
Monday, March 9, 2015
Diane and family. I am only now learning of Roy's passing. You might not remember me, but Roy was my supervisor in SIDPERS while stationed at the RPC in Frankfurt in 1979. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Roy was a great one.
Jo Ann Jackson
Saturday, February 7, 2015
To Diane and family, I am was so sorry to hear of your lost. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My prayers and concern be with you. I have been there, and I completely understand.
Terry L. Edwards
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Roy was a classmate (Pinestreet and Conway High) of me and my brother Willie Edwards Jr.and of our late sister Carolyn Edwards. I respected and admired him for the outstanding person he became and for his outstanding military service to our nation.
Our sincere prayer for strength and peace for you -his family and friends- now and throughout the days to come.
Orlando & Glenda Todd
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Diane,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and the family. Lean on God during this time.
Nikole Jordan
Friday, January 30, 2015
Sorry, for your loss. I know Roy from my mother Sgt. Myntrobia Jordan (deceased 7/10) They worked and were friends for years at Camp Robinson.
Eugenia Bobo-Robertson
Friday, January 30, 2015
I am sadden to hear we have lost a great mentor and friend. I served under SFC Foster years ago as a young soldier. Prayers for his family may you rest with the Angels.
SSG Y. Relford
Friday, January 30, 2015
Hoooah! Know that your love one helped many a soldier and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace SFC Foster.
Yolanda McGehee
Friday, January 30, 2015
Mrs. Diane, Aisha, Kerbie, and the rest of the family please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. It is my prayer that the love of the Lord surrounds you to comfort, strengthen, and keep all of you.
SFC Jerry Bowling
Friday, January 30, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. A Soldiers military family always mourns the loss of a Soldier along with their blood family.
Willie and Leeretta Winston
Friday, January 30, 2015
Diane you all are in our prayers. May God bless, keep and hold you all in his loving care.
Guy Lowmack
Friday, January 30, 2015
To the family of Roy Foster, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I had the honor of serving in the AR National Guard at Ricks Armory in Little Rock with Roy from 1989 until he retired. He was a good friend and mentor to me. He will truly be missed.
LaWanna and Stephen Sullivan
Friday, January 30, 2015
Diane, Kerbie, Aisha, Chanman and all, please know that we share in your grief and you are in our prayers. It was an honor to know Roy and our prayers is that he may fiend peace in the arms of his savior. We love you!
Rose Acklin Bentley
Friday, January 30, 2015
Please know that I'm praying for the family.
Keep trusting God.... Earth has NO sorrow that GOD can not Heal.
Gloria Hackett
Friday, January 30, 2015
Diane,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Janice Brown
Friday, January 30, 2015
Dianne, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hold to God's Unchanging Hand!
Don Stewart
Friday, January 30, 2015
Diane, please know that we are praying for your strength and comfort during your time of loss.
Don Stewart,
ADT, Nashville, TN
Velda Neal
Thursday, January 29, 2015
My prayers are with the family.
Danny and Sandra Thomas
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Diane and your family! Roy will be missed.
Pamela Credit-White
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Kerbie and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the joy of The Lord be you all strength. Praying that you all find comfort in Him.
Evelyn DeJarnette
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Diane, may our Lord grant you peace at this time. You can rest in 2Corinthians 5:8.
Mary McCray
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family during this difficult time. Pray that God will give you strength.
Ramona BlackConway
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
I Love My cousin Roy dearly.. He will be missed.
Jacqueline Hardy
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Praying for your family in these times.
Roy & Faye (Armstrong) Foster
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
May God wrap his loving arms of protection around you and grant you peace during these trying times. Our prayers are with you (from the old Markham Street).