Aaron Louis Foster Sr.

Aaron Louis Foster Sr. obituary, New Orleans, LA

Aaron Louis Foster Sr.

Aaron Foster Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans on May 6, 2025.

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Aaron Louis Foster, Sr., was born March 23, 1952. He was a beloved son of the late Dorothy Griffin Foster and the late William Foster. He is the youngest brother of Joseph W. Foster Sr. and Regina Foster Smith of Antioch, Tennessee. Aaron was baptized at an early age, by the late Rev. Leroy Crinel at Antioch Baptist Church. Aaron is the proud father of Dayana (Emanuel Sr.) January, Amanda Williams and Aaron Foster Jr. (Natasha), Edgar Griffin (fiancee' Kizzie Dillion), Tamimyra Conerly. Aaron is affectionately known as "Bishop" in the music arena. He has been the Minister of Music for 50+ years and Aaron's love for gospel music showed with each organ keystroke. Aaron was the founder of The Phase 1 Gospel Ensemble, the Rev. David Bates Jr. Ensemble, and the Chorale. He was also a faithful and dedicated musician for the Ideal Association. On April 26, 2025, at 8:22 pm, Aaron Louis Foster Sr. answered his final call and was summoned to his heavenly home, where he will be joining his mother and father, his son, Charles Thomas "Puppie" Watts III and his daughter, ChonBriel Watts. His sisters-in-law, Rita Foster, and Yvette Bowen. Aaron leaves to cherish his memory, his Forever Love, Romanda Smith Foster, his children, grandchildren, great-grandson, brother, and sister, along with nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended relatives. Also, his church families and cherished friends and let us not forget his Goodwill Industries family. Aaron's life reflected devotion to God and to his family. His legacy of faith and service will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. The Celebration of Life Service will be on Friday, May 9, 2025, viewing at 8 a.m. followed by 9:00 a.m. service, at The Holy Faith Temple Baptist Church 1325 Governor Nicholls Street, New Orleans, LA 70116. Dr. J. C. Dyson, Sr. Host Pastor, Rev. Kendrick Allen, Officiating. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer Ave. New Orleans, La. 70122.Arrangements by Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc.2715 Danneel Street, NOLA 70113. Information: (504) 895-4903

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May 12, 2025

Love and Prayers

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May 9, 2025

My deepest sympathy is extended to the family.
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Angela Slater

May 7, 2025

To the family, just hold on to Gods unchaining hand for he has all the power to give peace and understanding. Rest Aaron your work is done. Much love and prayers

Valentine (Val) Wiliams Cell

May 7, 2025

A Soldier of The Cross is now Safe in the Arms of Jesus. Prayers and Condolences to Family and Members.

Doris Martin

May 6, 2025

I am really going to miss you Big Brother but the Lord knows what is best and we all going to miss you. Praying for the Family to Continue to Trust God to get Through this.

BerthaDRhodes

May 6, 2025

My deepest condolences and prayers to the family. May the Lord comfort you as you go through your valley.

The Staff of Estelle J. Wilson Mortuary

May 6, 2025

Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.

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