William Foster Obituary
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As a member of the Greatest Generation, Roy served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Unknowingly, he worked on the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Roy Foster was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Medders Foster; son, Billy Foster; brothers, Wayne, Marvin, Charley; and sisters, Warrene F. Norris, Lucy F. Snider, Sarah F. Hicks, and Jean F. Hyche. Roy outlived 35 first cousins.
Roy leaves behind his daughter, Judy Foster; best friend, Barbara Hankins; niece, Nancy Snider, and a host of nieces and nephews. Other survivors are five cows and three calves.
"For every beast of forest is mine and the cattle upon a thousand hills" Psalm 50: 10-12
Pallbearers are Stan Bush, Wayne Foster, Brian Foster, Paul Foster, Glynn Snider, Donnie Wheeler, Jonah Hayes, and Kelly Bush.
Honorary pallbearers are George LeGrone, Maury "B" Morrison, Ricky Hatter, Randel Adkins, Joel King, and Luke Wheeler.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of West Alabama or Coaling Methodist Church.
Roy Foster was a cherished member of the Coaling Methodist Church and the town of Coaling.
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