George Foster,

Sr.

Mr. George Foster, Sr., a resident of Columbia County, passed away July 19, 2008 at Haven Hospice of Lake City, Florida. He was born October 31, 1930 to the late "Toot" Foster and the late Alma Love. He received his formal education from the Columbia County Public School System, then served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1960 where he received an honorable discharge. He was employed by the VA Medical Center and retired after 30 years of service. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 322. George was a faithful member of the Great Truevine Baptist Church and served on the Finance Committee until his health failed.On April 5, 1968, he and the former Leila Allen were united in Holy Matrimony, a union that continued until his passing. To this union one daughter, Nicole Foster, was born. George was preceded in death by: Eric D. Foster (Son); Nathaniel Foster (Brother); Jafus Allen (Father-in-law); Dorcas Allen (Mother-in-law); and Edna Law (Aunt). He leaves to cherish his memory: A loving and devoted wife, Leila A. Foster; two daughters, Mavis A Foster, Florida and Nicole Foster, Charlotte, North Carolina; three sons, George R. Foster, Lake City, Florida; George Foster, Jr., Iraq, and Bruce Foster, Florida; two brothers-in-law, John Allen, Sr. (Willie Lee) and Roger Allen (Louise); two sisters-in-law, Ila Allen-Jackson and Susie Luton-Anderson (Freddie); three aunts, Delores Cohens, Grace E. Curry and Idella Kelsey; a host of grandchildren, great-grand children, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special thanks to the Haven Hospice Staff of Lake City, Florida.