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Dixon Foster Obituary
Born in Williamsburg on March 4, 1923, he was the son of Merritt W. Foster and Nancy Oliver Foster.
He was a graduate of the College of William & Mary and the Marshall-Wythe School of Law. After serving as an officer in the Navy in the South Pacific during World War II, he moved to the Northern Neck to practice law with his father-in-law, Sen. Robert O. Norris Jr. In 1967, he was appointed as a judge in the Circuit Court of Virginia, a position he held for 21 years.
Judge Foster served as president of the Northern Neck Bar Association and the William & Mary Alumni Association. He was a recipient of the W&M Alumni Medallion. He was a member of Irvington Baptist Church for over 50 years.
Known to many as "The Singing Judge," he enjoyed entertaining with his ukulele and was a faithful member of the Northern Neck Bay Tones.
Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Nancy Norris Foster; their children, Katherine F. Muller and husband, John, of Irvington, Nancy F. Bennett and husband, Frank, of Poland, Ohio, R. Dixon Foster of Kilmarnock; and their five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Dr. Merritt W. Foster Jr. and H. Oliver Foster.
Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Sept. 4, at Irvington Baptist Church. Burial will be private.
Donations may be made to the William & Mary Foundation Endowment, in memory of Dixon L. Foster, P.O. Box 1693, Williamsburg VA 23187.
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Karen Owens
September 22, 2011
Dixon,
I was so sorry to hear about your Father. he was such a remarkable man.He was lucky to have a son like you. Please give my condolences to your family.
Calvin Rock
September 6, 2011
Dear Nancy, Kate, Nan and Dixon and families. Very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your families during this time. I have many fond memories of growing up in Irvington with you and your family.
May God Bless and Keep You,
Calvin and Kay Rock
Wm. Shore Robertson
September 5, 2011
Dear Nancy,
My wife Barbara and I were greatly saddened to learn of Dixon's death. He was truly an outstanding man and judge with whom it was an honor to serve and know. As a fellow alumnus of William and Mary, I always took special pride in him. You and your family are very much in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely yours,
Shore Robertson
Sharon O'Connor
September 2, 2011
Uncle Dick, the "Singing Judge" was always the life of our extended family gatherings with our Virginia relatives. I have nothing but the fond memories of time spent in Irvington at the Foster residence and out on the water in and around Carters Creek with Captain Dick. Praise for a life well spent focused on his precious family, love for the Lord, and service to country and community. The heavens are celebrating the newest member as brothers Ollie & Merritt and parents, Merritt Sr. and Nancy Oliver, welcome him with open arms!
Loving, devoted daughter of Ollie,
Sharon Foster O'Connor
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