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Kenneth Foster

1927 - 2021

Kenneth Foster obituary, 1927-2021, Wilmington, NC

BORN

1927

DIED

2021

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Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel - Wilmington

4108 S. College Rd

Wilmington, North Carolina

Kenneth Foster Obituary

Kenneth Foster

Wilmington - Kenneth Earle Foster, 93, of Wilmington, NC, and formerly of Winston-Salem, NC, left this earth for his heavenly home on June 19, 2021.

He was born on November 21, 1927 to Charlie Willoughby Foster and Florence Lanier Foster, in Winston-Salem, NC where he lived until moving to Wilmington in 2009.

Ken attended Hanes High School and Duke University. He served in the U.S. Army. He owned a building company and then transitioned to working at Ferguson Enterprises for many years. Ken was a faithful member and active leader at Northwest Baptist Church (formerly North Winston Baptist Church) in Winston-Salem, NC, where he had been a member for 59 years. Music was a major part of his life, as choir director, and he sang at many weddings, funerals and Christmas services. His most frequent requests included O Holy Night and The Lord's Prayer. Ken was an avid Duke fan, liked golf, and loved chocolate. He was, as he said, "an eternal optimist." Always finding the good in people or a tough situation.

Ken was a loving father, grandfather, husband, brother and friend to all. His caring, kindness, and character was immediately evident by all who were fortunate enough to meet him.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, wife Joyce Whistnant Foster, daughter Courtnay Foster Chase, foster daughter Mary Kirby Parker, brother Robert James Foster, sister Doris Osborne, and sister Edith Hutcherson.

Ken is survived by his son in law Timothy Chase (Sharon), and his five grandchildren, Nicholas, Alexandra, Christopher, Mackenzie, and Trigg, all of Wilmington, NC. He is also survived by Mary Parker's family, Earl Parker of Winston-Salem, NC, Catherine Parker Anderson (Larry) and

son Seth of Greenville NC, Elizabeth Parker Horton (Dan) and children Megan, Patrick and Parker of Lexington, NC. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the caregivers from Home Instead (Suzie, Gabrielle and others), and NHRMC seventh floor (Jessica, Maggie and others). Neighbor Shawn Adamac for caring for Ken and his dog Snowy. Also a special thank you to Dr. Dean Karras. He is a man of kindness, caring, and faith much like Ken himself.

The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2021 at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel in Wilmington, NC.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021 followed by funeral services at 3:00 p.m. at Vogler Funeral Home at Forsyth Memorial Park in Winston-Salem, NC.

Burial will proceed immediately following the service.

Share online condolences with the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Wilmington Star-News from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24, 2021.

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Alex Moser

June 25, 2021

Ken and Joyce were great friends of my mother (Pat Moser Willard) and stepfather (Wayne Willard) and Ken sang at my mothers funeral in 2005. Ken was always a friendly, family oriented man. His devotion to Joyce and daughter Courtney, while they were alive, was unparalleled. I send my sincere condolences to the entire family.

Madgelee Brown, Matthew,and Meredith Kelley.

June 25, 2021

So sorry to hear of Kens passing. Went to church with him and Joyce for over 40 years. Sang in choir with him and he was a wonderful singer and friend for so many years. Prayers to his family at this time.

Hazel Fishel and Tim

June 24, 2021

Our deepest sympathy to the family on Ken's passing. He will be greatly missed. He was family to us as well.

Steve Hutcherson

June 23, 2021

My Uncle Ken was an optimist because of his enduring faith in Jesus Christ. I will never forget the impact that Ken had on my life and so many others in our family. Yet as much as we will miss him, we know that there is joy among his beloved family members with his arrival in heaven. He loved his family well, especially Nick, Alexandra and Christopher. Our family owes so very much to Ken’s devoted and loving son-in-law, Dr. Tim Chase, for his lasting care for Ken after the passing of Joyce and Courtnay. Thank you, Tim, for loving him so very well.

Sylvia Gilley, Mike,Beth, and Nita

June 23, 2021

We send our sympathy and love to Ken´s family. We have wonderful memories of our time together. Rest In Peace,dear friend.

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Jun

25

Calling hours

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel - Wilmington

4108 S. College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412

Jun

26

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Vogler Funeral Home at Forsyth Memorial Park

Winston-Salem, NC

Jun

26

Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

Vogler Funeral Home at Forsyth Memorial Park

Winston-Salem, NC

Jun

26

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4108 S. College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412

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