Gerry "Bo" Foster

Gerry "Bo" Foster obituary

Gerry "Bo" Foster

Gerry Foster Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Powell Funeral Home of Bradford on Aug. 19, 2025.

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Gerry "Bo" Foster, 77, of Newark, returned to sender on August 12, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1949, in Craighead County, to Jeff and Monteen (Walls) Foster. Bo was known for his incredible sense of humor and generosity. He loved to make others laugh with his jokes and unforgettable stories from the past. There was never a dull moment in his presence. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, taking spontaneous road trips, and surprising friends and family with unannounced visits. When he wasn't telling stories, Bo could often be found wheeling and dealing-trading horses for boats, cars for bikes-you never quite knew what he would bring home. He had a gift for fixing and building things, with an ingenuity matched only by his curiosity to take them apart. Bo is survived by his children, Sheri of Wisconsin, Jennifer of Maui, Jeffrey of California, and Josh of Arkansas. He also leaves behind six granddaughters, two grandsons, and five great-granddaughters. In addition, he is survived by his brothers Carlin, Rick, Vic, and Randy Foster; his sisters Imogene, Brenda, Paulette, Beverly, and Pamela; and his best friend, Ace. He will be remembered for his laughter, his adventurous spirit, and the love he shared with his family and friends. Services are pending. Arrangements were entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Bradford.

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Paulette

August 31, 2025

Bo was the brother that loved to laugh and share stories of his many adventures and shenanigans. I'll miss the many visits that turned into a couple weeks where we shared many secrets and lots of stories. I'll miss him immensely!

Paulette

Beverly Skaggs

August 21, 2025

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- "Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts"
- "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal"
- "Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower, we will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind"
- "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure"

Salina

August 20, 2025

Spent many of my younger days cutting up and hanging out with Bo. Always had me laughing. He will be missed.

Faye Harris

August 20, 2025

Sorry for you loss prayers for all

Debra Kelly

August 20, 2025

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lauren

August 20, 2025

I don't think that there was a person that he crossed path with that didn't learn something from him.. truly a great man and will be very much missed!! RIL Bo!!

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