Bobby Ray Foster

Bobby was born on April 27, 1950, in Rush Springs, Oklahoma. He bravely succumbed to his battle with cancer on May 16th. Bobby loved his family, being on the farm, and enjoyed the outdoors and visiting with family and friends. He always had an entertaining story to share that usually ended with a heart-warming laugh.
He graduated from Rush Springs High School and was a member of the class of 1968.
Bobby married Shannon Scruggs on June 6, 1969, in Rush Springs.
He received an associate degree in Farm Machinery from Okmulgee Tech in 1970. Bobby and Shannon then moved back to Rush Springs. They had a farm northwest of Rush Springs, and he was the owner of Foster Feed Store. During his years of farming whether it was the watermelon fields, the pumpkin and turnip patches, his sprigging business, many hours on the tractor or working with his cattle and horses he embraced the challenges and the rewards of life on a farm.
Bobby had a lifelong history of volunteer work, serving three terms as President of the Rush Springs FFA and 4-H Parents Booster Club, 9 years with two terms as President of the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Vegetable Growers Association and as a member of the Advisory Board at the Canadian Valley Technology Center for the Farm Business Management Program. As a member of the first Farm Management class, Bobby assisted in the development of the curriculum. He served on the Grady County OSU Cooperative Extension Advisory Committee and served on the Oklahoma Sustainable Agriculture Advisory Committee. He served on the Grady County Fair Board for more than 15 years, mostly as President. His long-range vision was the eventual renovation of the facility into a state-of-the-art fairground. This vision was fulfilled, and the county now reaps the benefits. In 2014 he received the Oklahoma Association of Fairs and Festivals State Volunteer of the Year award. He was also a volunteer for the Oklahoma Mesonet and maintained the weather station in the Acme area for over 30 years.
He attended church at College Heights Baptist in Chickasha.
Bobby is survived by his wife Shannon Foster, and three sons: James Foster and fiancé Stephanie Beaty, Kyle Foster, Robert Foster and wife Jaime who all live in the Rush Springs community. Also survived by his sister, Jane Foster Harrington, from Baton Rouge Louisiana.
He was proud of his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. His grandchildren are Taylor Foster, Steven, Shaun and Slade Spears, Kylee Foster, Seslea Zinn and husband Nic, Wyatt Foster, Journee Bishop and Faith Foster. One great grandchild Sage Zinn.
Also, numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews who were an important part of his life.
He was preceded in death by his father - Thomas Oliver Foster Sr, mother - Betty Jo Dodgion Foster, brothers Thomas Oliver Foster Jr, and Johnny Foster.
In Lieu of Flowers you may donate to the following non-profits:
Friends of the Glover Spencer Memorial Library, PO Box 628, Rush Springs, OK 73082
Beautiful Day Foundation - Beautifuldayfoundation.net
Viewing will be from 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Callaway-Smith-Cobb in Rush Springs on Wednesday.
Services to be held at 10:00 am at the Southern Baptist Church on Thursday.
Honorary Pall Bearers: Eddie Cox, Jack Porter, Steve Calhoun, Ron Justice, Rusty Garrett, Bud Lowe, Jerome Jones, Lynn Alexander, Clay Rennaker, Frank Lozano, and Cody White.
Pallbearers: Thomas Foster, Chris Foster, Trenton Harrington, Shane Elam, Ryan Joplin and Darvin Foster.