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John Marcus Foster Jr.
1956 - 2021
John Marcus Foster Jr.
1956 - 2021
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BORN
1956
DIED
2021
John Foster Obituary
Moore - John Marcus Foster, Jr., 65, of Moore, SC, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Spartanburg, SC on March 2, 1956, he was son of the late John Marcus Foster, Sr. and Maggie Lee Shelton Foster.
Marcus was a 1974 graduate of Dorman High School and a 1979 graduate of Spartanburg Technical College.
Marcus was a retired veteran of the U.S. Navy; he served in Operation Desert Storm. Marcus was also the Broker-in-Charge and owner of Clayton Marcus Realty.
He was a Deacon at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.
Left to cherish his memories are: his wife, Sylvia Hunnicutt Foster; two children, Lakecia Foster Stickney (Alim) of Silver Spring, MD, and Clayton Foster of Moore, SC; four grandchildren, Chanya and Miracle Foster of Spartanburg, SC, Kaydon Foster of Moore, SC and Alim "Deuce" Stickney, II of Silver Spring, MD; his siblings, Sandra Maynes, Mary Byers and Harrison Foster all of Moore, SC and Lynne English (Theodore) and Sharella Caldwell both of Spartanburg, SC; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Ida and Johnny Adams.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC.
A Celebration of the Life of John Marcus Foster, Jr. will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 502 S. Daniel Morgan Ave., Spartanburg, SC. Burial with Military rites will be in the Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 2310 Cannons Campground Rd., Drayton, SC. Services will be streamed via Facebook Live at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Spartanburg.
J. W. Woodward Funeral Home
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Tim Foster
March 2, 2025
The photo of my High School Friend says it all.That add mile never left his face.He was one of the rare " bridge builders" whose Christian outreach crossed all racial barriers as he purposely reached out to others.We were baseball teammates and he would crack jokes constantly. Laughter was always wherever He was. At reunions he would run to hug me and lift me off the ground. The sight of his photo and obituary here has reminded me what a dear friend he was to so many people.
Lynn Foster Dale
March 12, 2021
Sylvia, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet husband, Marcus. It's been a good while since I've seen the two of you but we always shared a laugh as we remembered our Dorman Days. It was an honor to sing in the chorus together with Marcus and to call him "brother". Praying for peace, comfort, rest and sweet remembrances for you and your family.
Lynn Foster Dale
Robert and Gail Brewer
March 10, 2021
We will miss Marcus and his jovial nature. Gonna hold onto those happy memories. Our prayers are with the family. Robert and Gail Brewer (Phil. 1:2)
james
March 10, 2021
With deepest sympathy to the Foster family. Marcus, was truly a remarkable person and will be missed by so many, he touched the hearts of all who knew him. May you find comfort in knowing he will always be loved and remembered in a very special way.
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James Anderson
March 10, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Marcus, was truly one of Kind he will truly be missed,
Libby Bridgman Cronkrite
March 9, 2021
I have the best memories of John Marcus and Sylvia from
High school. Fly high with the Angels my friend.
Libby Bridgman
Thomasenia Goode
March 9, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Danny Thompson
March 9, 2021
Marcus was a great man! Have not spoken to him very often in the last few years but I will always remember his smile. We need more people in the world like Mr Marcus Foster. Danny Thompson
Bee bee Brown
March 9, 2021
BILLY AND I HAVE KNOW MARCUS FOR MANY YEARS DURING OUR TIME AS REAL ESTATE AGENTS. HE WAS ALWAYS A GOOD PERSON TO BE AROUND. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS SAD TIME. BILLY BURNETT AND BEEBEE BROWN
Harold Hill
March 8, 2021
My deepest sympathy and prayers for peace for Marcus’ family. Marcus was a bear of a man with a huge heart. He always had a warm smile, a pat on back and that infectious laugh every time he saw you. I feel blessed to have had him for a friend. A respected fellow Realtor and a true patriot.
Tim Foster
March 8, 2021
He was my best friend from Dorman High School. The expression on his face in this photograph was indicative of his countenance happy, jolly. We played baseball together. He was a catcher and I was a pitcher and he aggravated me in that capacity often. I ran into him occasionally over the years and he would hug me so hard he would lift me off my feet. My wife graduated with Marcus and when I saw him at the reunion we laughed for hours. He was a great Christian man whose friends were from every race and social class. People from all over the community will mourn the loss of my friend.
Mable Drummond
March 8, 2021
My heart goes out to the Foster Family. May God bless you and keep you.
Kris Rao
March 8, 2021
Sending heartfelt condolences to Marcus' family. Talking with him at the gym made the time pass by quicker. Hugs to Sylvia!!
Linda Martin / Martin Girls
March 7, 2021
Am sorry for your loss, I will miss talking junk to Marcus and he will do the same with me, he will truth be missed.
MY GOD BLESS AND BE WITH THE FOSTER'S FAMILY
Sheloid and Shirley Alston
March 6, 2021
To Sylvia his wife and to Harrison his brother....no words can express the sorrow we felt when we heard about Marcus.. please accept our deepest gratitude..May the Lord bless you and your family during this celebration of life for Marcus.
Sheloid and Shirley Alston
Mark and Sharon Robbins
March 6, 2021
Marcus, my friend, you will truly be missed by me and my family. Sold us our first house as a realtor....33 years ago. God Bless you and your family Sylvia, we haven't seen you in a while! Just know that we will pray for you and family. God is GOOD!
Willie Browning Sr.
March 6, 2021
You will be missed in many places! You always was a true person! We are praying for your family!
Levelle Mack
March 6, 2021
I'm praying for Mr. Marcus wife and Family. I sure am gonna miss seeing you (daddy) with mom at Walmart.
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