James Elliott Foster Jr

Jim was born in Greensboro, North Carolina to James E. and Elizabeth S. Foster. At the age of 2 years, they moved to Greenville, South Carolina which has been his home since.

Jim graduated from Wade Hampton High School in 1966. He also holds a degree in Industrial Management from Clemson University, where he was the President of the Student Senate, active in the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and a graduate of the ROTC Program. He spent two years in service to our country in the US Army stationed in El Paso, Texas.

Jim and Susan Hopper Foster married in 1971. They were married for 52 years, have three children; Ashley Marie Kirkpatrick (married to Maurice Truman Kirkpatrick, Jr.), Samuel Mason and Benjamin James (married to Ashley Mills Foster). They have three wonderful grandsons; Trey, Mason and Emmett Kirkpatrick.

Jim was especially proud of the 36 years he was employed by Michelin Tire Corporation, NA. He and the family lived in Clermont-Ferrand, France for three years and Jim traveled the world in his work for

Michelin.

Jim, Jimmy or Smiley; however you knew his name, he was a good friend, a good husband, a good father and an all-around good man.

A visitation for James will be held Friday, January 12, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, SC 29609, followed by a memorial service at 4:00 PM.