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Gordon Foster Obituary

FOSTER HAMPTONVILLE - Gordon Foster, age 64, of Hamptonville, died Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1944 in N. Wilkesboro to Gilbert and Valeria Belle Nichols Foster. He was retired from Bob Neil Pontiac. Gordon was a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church in Hamptonville, where he taught Sunday school for several years. Gordon was active in Boy Scouts for more than fifty-five years. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow, an Eagle Scout, a recipient of the Silver Beaver and Good Shepherd along with numerous other Scout recognitions. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Mary; and his brother, Gilbert Wade Foster. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Mills Foster of the home; and a daughter, Teresa (Brian) Jones of Yadkinville. Gordon is also survived by three step-daughters; Cindy (Tim) Amos, Stephanie Goforth, and Amy (Billy) Evans, as well as one step-son, Hugh (Kay Kiger) Goforth. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Monday November 2, 2009 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. A Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Flat Rock Baptist Church in Hamptonville with Dr. Joey Tomlin officiating. Memorials will be received with gratitude made to Scout Cub Pack/Troop 699, Flat Rock Baptist Church, PO Box 267, Hamptonville, NC 27020, or a donation to Flat Rock Church designating "Second Harvest Food Bank". Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Foster family.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2009.

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Judy Pennell

November 10, 2009

To Phyllis and family: I was very saddened to hear of the loss of Gordon. You are your family are in our prayers.
Roger and Judy Pennell, Hiddenite NC
Allen and Joyce Minton, Stony Point NC

Barbara Barr

November 2, 2009

Mrs Foster, I want you to know that Gordon was my car salesman at Bob Neil for over 10 years. I am still driving the G-6 he sold me in 2005. Gordon always tried to give me a good deal with low payments. When my 2 sons and my husband died in 2005, 2006, and 2007, Gordon had such comforting words. Gordon Foster will really be missed. Only time will make the pain easier. Just let God give you comfort in his word.

Barbara Barr

November 2, 2009

Gordon was a dear dear friend for many years. We will sure miss him.
Judy and Tracie Hawkins, Winston-Salem

November 2, 2009

To Gordon's family,

Me and my wife have been friends with him for many years.

He was a grand person.

He will be greatly missed.

Richard and Glenda Gambill

Brenda Cline

November 2, 2009

To Gordon's family,
Gordon was well liked in the Wilkesboro area. His good nature and giving spirit from his teen years at Wilkes Central lasted throughout his life. I know he must have enjoyed his family with all the grandchildren. I was always told we were related through the Foster family but Gordon thought of everyone as "family". My deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved him. May beautiful memories bring you peace.
Brenda Kulynych Cline

November 2, 2009

Gordon always cheerful, respectful, going the extra mile was his way of serving customers and making purchasing autos a great experience. He always spoke of his family with love. I pray God's comfort will abide with you as you mourn his passing.
Marion A.Beal

Libby Brooks

November 1, 2009

Gordon was a member of our Wilkes Central High School class of 1963. He was a good friend.He was always well behaved with a twinkle in his eye and an easy smile.

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