Richard Aubrey Foster, Jr. Martinsville, Virginia Obituary

Richard Aubrey Foster, Jr.

Richard Aubrey Foster, Jr. of Charlotte, NC formerly of Fieldale, VA passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. He was born on February 3, 1938 in Eden, NC to the late Richard Aubrey Foster, Sr., and Julia Cooper Foster. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Mark Foster. Colonel Foster retired after twenty years in the United States Army and started his second career teaching at Fieldale Collinsville High School before bringing JROTC to Bassett High School where he served as Senior Army Instructor for twenty six years. After retiring from the Henry County School System, he continued to substitute teach for several years. He is survived by his former wife, Jean Plaster Foster of Charlotte, NC daughters, Rinda Foster Poole of Charlotte, NC, and Jennifer Foster Waters of Minot, ND; son, Richard Aubrey Foster, III of Charlotte, NC; sister, Mary Foster Young of Eden, NC. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Reese Hagy, Stephen Poole, Brian Poole, Amanda Crandall, Kayla Foster, Sierra Waters, and Summer Waters; great-grandchildren, Landin Poole, Clara Poole, Adelyn Poole, and Eli Poole. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Hermon Church of the Brethren, 144 Mt. Hermon Church Rd., Bassett, VA. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Hermon Church of the Brethren with Pastor Doug Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow the service at Foster Family Cemetery on Stella Rd. in Patrick Springs, VA. The service will be held outside at the amphitheater for safety reasons due to COVID-19. The family respectfully asks for the public to wear masks. Norris funeral Services in Martinsville, VA is serving the Foster family.
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Renee Crispin
October 9, 2023
I just learned of Col. Foster’s passing. My condolences to his family. I hope he’s still enjoying some Gatorade.
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Rachel France
August 5, 2020
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David R Hurd,Sr&Jr
August 5, 2020
Condolences to Family and Friends,My Son had Col Foster in ROTC at BHS,He was Not only a Great Teacher,He was a Great Person,And Mentor to all his Students.My Son was Benefited by Col Fosters Knowledge And His Kindness as well. He will be Greatly missed by all that Knew ... Continue Reading
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Kelly Proffitt
August 5, 2020
Colonel Foster was such a great colleague & friend! He was my jogging buddy at BHS and I will never forget the impact that he had on my life. He was definitely one of the finest men that I have ever known.
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Lee and Pam Oakes, and kids
August 5, 2020
Our prayers are with you during this time.
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April Gammons
August 4, 2020
It took a few days for this to really soak in that you was gone. You was by far one of the best teachers there was. I’ll never forget meeting you the first time and finding out you taught my mom your first ROTC years at Bassett. You taught me a lot in life and always tre... Continue Reading
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Amy Nunley
August 3, 2020
My prayers are with Col Foster's family. He was an amazing man and teacher. He treated each of us like we were his. We looked up to him and respected him. Thank you for sharing him with all of us.
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Karen Douglas
August 3, 2020
He was a amazing teacher. Many prayers to all of his family.
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Antoinette Estes
August 3, 2020
Col Foster was an amazing teacher. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for the family in their time of grief.
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Brenda Parks Moorefield and Chris Daughtry
August 3, 2020
Thinking of you all and wishing moments of peace and comfort as we remember Richard and the wonderful moments in life he provided to us all.
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