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Joseph Maudest Foster "Butch", 61 passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 19, 2007.
Born in Akron, Ohio, he graduated from John R. Buchtel High School. Butch Served in the US Army (Siagon, South Vietnam) with a Honorable Discharge. He retired from Babcock & Wilcox Company. Butch wanted everyone to know that he put up a good fight on this journey. He attended Simmons Chapel AME Zion Church in Lisbon, Ohio under the leadership of the Rev. Loretta Sanders. Upon his death he was a member of Wesley Temple AME Zion Church were he was baptized.
Proceeded in death by mother, Mary L. Davis Foster; brother, Taalib-Washeed "James Foster"; grandmothers, Odessa Davis Echols, Eula M. Foster. He leaves to mourn his sons, Maudest Joseph Foster Jr., Brandon W. (Christina) Foster; father, Maudest J. Foster; sister, Rev. Loretta (Richard) Sanders, Gwendolyn Moore; special neice, Renatta Anne Robinson; aunt and uncle, Rose and Charles Davis; also a host of cousins, neices, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 12 p.m. at Wesley Temple, AME Zion Church, Rev. William Rankin officiating Rev. Loretta Sanders, eulogizing. Interment at Ohio Western Reserve Cemetery. Friends may call at 11 a.m. until time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 915 Mull Ave. #1Q Akron, Ohio 44313.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Foster
Angelina Howell-Cox
January 5, 2008
Rev. Sanders and to all my cousins.
Butch fought a good fight. He'll be missed. I am happy to be blessed with precious memories. Times shared with our family. Through it all We Are Blessed!!
Isaiah 61:3
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirt of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.
In Jesus Name!!! Amen
Love always,
Angelina and Family
DaNita Smith
December 28, 2007
Rev Sanders & Family: Lean on the Lord at this difficult time (Prov 3:5), but rejoice knowing that he is resting in His everlasting arms!
I am praying for you, Rev Sanders, Renatta and your entire family.
Keep the faith and stay focused on the Master! God bless, comfort and keep you all.
Deepest Sympathy.
From: DaNita and the Wesley Temple Evangelism Committee
Hobson Hamilton
December 27, 2007
To the Family of Joseph Foster,
Please know that you have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord comfort and strenghthen you all during this difficult time. Respectfully submitted, Hobson Hamilton, Jr. & Family
Reva Cheatham-Link
December 26, 2007
Rev. Loretta Sanders and the Foster Family:
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Joe. We were good friends during our late teen and early adult years when living in Barberton. His calm soft spoken demeanor always comes to mind when I think of him. My prayer is for your strength and steadfast faith in God who knows all and makes no mistakes.
Cynetta Clift
December 26, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Aunt Rosemary and Cousin Charise
December 26, 2007
L'il Joe, Brandon and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Love,
gwen watkins a.k.a mason &mae/james cephus family
December 25, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
DANNY THOMAS
December 25, 2007
TO ALL OF BUTCHS' FAMILY; AS TIME HAD GONE ON , I'VE TALKED WITH BUTCH FROM TIME TO TIME, WE'VE ALWAYS REMEMBERED THE TIMES OF EUCLID AND EASTER AVENUES. GROWING UP HE HAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE REMEMBERED.
DANNY THOMAS AND FAMILY
Rhonda Tucker
December 25, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shandre Delaney
December 23, 2007
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to my family in this time of loss. I remember my Uncle Butch very fondly and he will be missed.
December 22, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
CLARENCE / GAYLE BROWN/ FAMILY
December 22, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
December 21, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Phyllis Komerofsky
December 21, 2007
I am the friend of Anna and Sasha who used to visit at Manor Care at dinner time a few times a week. I was sorry to hear that Joe had passed away. I know he was suffering and is now at peace. My condolences to all of his family.
Karen Sanders
December 21, 2007
I loved my Uncle Butch and know that he is at peace right now. The suffering is over and I know he's in heaven with my grandmother.
Rest in peace, Butch.
Your niece,
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