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Gerard FOSTER Obituary

FOSTER, Gerard Deacon Gerard Foster, of Decatur, GA. passed July 6, 2016. Celebration of Life Services will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 11:00am at our Chapel; Pastor Melvin Whitlock, Officiating; Interment Sawdust Cemetery, Greensboro, GA; He is survived by a wife, Diana Anglin Foster; seven children, Jessica, Meosha, Brittaney, Deana, Dean, Tashae and Quintalya; mother, Jannette Foster; father, R.C. Foster; two grandchildren, four sisters, one brother and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Family hour will be held Tuesday evening from 6-7pm; Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel. 404-758-1731.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jul. 10, 2016.
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Always thinking of you. Give jesus and my family a big hug for me

Kokumo Ward

July 4, 2019

Gerard I couldn't believe when Larry told me of your passing. My heart goes out to your wife and family. We will miss seeing your at the Solace.

N Clark

July 13, 2016

my man gerard unbelieveable just heard about it on the news.love man.craig Crawford long Gerald please@4043998146 love guys stay strong

craig johnson

July 13, 2016

Gerard i cant believe you're gone. I know that you are in a better place. Thank you for your kindness, your help, and advice you given me over years.To Family: so sorry may god give you all the strength.

koko ward

July 12, 2016

you will be missed daddy. Your grand son is a living imitation of you and I will always have your words of encouragement and memories for a lifetime!

Quintalya Eaden

July 12, 2016

Charles / Nakeia Robinson

July 11, 2016

Peace be with you and your family. I thank God for the opportunity to have been a part of your life.

Betty Williams

July 10, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family. I'm so sad to hear of this and I know you are too I ask the lord to comfort you all in a time like this may God cover you all with his blood!!! May God give you understanding and peace!! My prayers are with the family and his wife and children!! God bless

Nakeia Robinson

July 10, 2016

My condolences to the family. May God the Hearer of prayer bring your family peace and comfort during this difficult time. Jer 29:11

D S

July 10, 2016

To Queenie and Tashae, Mrs. Diane and all the children
Gerard was a great man loved by many because of his good works. We will miss him dearly.
Remember the good times and the laughter. Hold your head up high and carry him in your heart.
God will see you thru this.

Brenda Robinson

July 10, 2016

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