Alfred Lee Foster Jr.

FOSTER, Jr., Alfred Lee, 71, of Ashland, VA passed away on Sunday, October, 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara Inge Foster and Alfred Lee Foster, Sr. Al worked as a cartographer for the Virginia Department of Taxation. He graduated from Henrico High School. Al's hobbies include relic hunting, fishing, birdwatching, dancing, and flying remote control planes. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Foster; children, Annette Foster (Steve Skinner) and Adam Foster (Michelle Foster); grandchildren, AJ Foster, Grant Skinner, Quinn Skinner and MacKenzie Soler; siblings, Sheri (Benjamin) Burruss and Dwayne Foster; sister-in-law, Nancy Kitchens; brother-in-law, Bill Kitchens; mother-in-law, Carol Dutcher; aunt, Kay Mack; nieces, Erin Kitchens, and Tracy Burruss; nephews, Christopher Burruss and Michael Burruss; and close family friends, The Edwards, Kenny, Vicki, Kenny, Jr., and Kayleigh, other cherished aunts, uncles and cousins.

Heaven gained a gentle giant on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Al is now at rest and free from suffering. God must have known to tack an extra half foot when he built Al. He would need all that extra space to pack in so much kindness and generosity. Al will be greatly missed by many, humans and animals alike. He gave love and shelter to many rescued animals and his dogs gave him great joy. Al loved spending time with his children and playing with his grandchildren. He marveled at the beauty of God’s creations everywhere from the smallest feather to the flowing river. Watching “his” eagles soar at the river always put a smile on his face.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 11 to 12 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home in Ashland, VA where a service will immediately follow at 12 p.m. Should friends desire, contributions may be sent to Hanover Humane Society in Ashland, VA.