James T. Foster, of Peoria passed away at 2:30p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2013 on his 90th birthday at Rosewood Care Center in Peoria with his family by his side. He was born September 27, 1923 in Manchester, TN, the son of Lillard & Sarah Ferrell Foster. He married Annie Adell Rhoton in Georgia on September 8, 1951. She preceded him in death on November 6, 2008 in Peoria. James is survived by his children;James Foster , Kathy (Steve) Wakeman , and Darryl Foster all of Peoria; several grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elleine Witty of Mt. Juliette, TN and Lonnie Brandon of E. Peoria. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Thomas and David Foster, one brother, one sister, and one daughter-in-law, Sarah; and one grandson, Justin Foster. James was a machinist at Caterpillar Inc. until his retirement in 1982. He was a member of Paris Ave. Church of Christ in Peoria Heights. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. Pastor Rick Liggin will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 1, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and half hour prior to services also at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Morton. Memorials may be made to his church. To visit James' memorial website please go to www.davison-fulton.com.
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