Lonnie Foster, Jr.

Shortly before midnight on Friday, April 16, 2021, Lonnie Foster, Jr., age 89, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. Born in McDowell County, North Carolina on August 29, 1931, he was the son of the late Lonnie Foster, Sr. and Lona Belle McDaniel Foster.

A Godly man who loved the Lord, Lonnie enjoyed fishing and attending church as often as he could.  Lonnie, however, truly loved spending time with his amazing family.  Not only was he a member Victory Temple Full Gospel Church in Nebo, but had served in the United States Army. 

Left to cherish his precious memories are his loving wife of 23 years, Betty Jean Buchanan Taylor Snyder Foster; two daughters, Gail Harris (Tommy) and Elisa Huffstetler; one son, Perry Foster (Linda); five grandchildren, Brian Harris, Heather Morrow, Travis Huffstetler, Brandon Huffstetler and Derek Foster; and six great grandchildren, Ravin Morrow, Faith Harris, Kylynn Harris, Peyton Huffstetler, Lana Huffstetler and Lucas Huffstetler.  Lonnie is also survived by three stepchildren, Hank Taylor, Carol Worley and Van Taylor; and a number of step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.  

A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Victory Temple Full Gospel Church in Nebo with Pastor Pete McCombs, Pastor Walker Toney and Pastor James Chambers officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the church.  

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Foster's memory are asked to consider, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or by visiting www.stjude.org