Claud C. Foster, age 95, formerly of Tyler, passed away in the late morning hours of Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Settler’s Ridge Nursing Home in Celina. He was born on August 20, 1916 in Decatur, Texas to Thomas Preston and Sue Jean Madden Foster; they preceded him in death. Mr. Foster proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Force where he learned the skills he carried into his civilian career as a foreman for Bell Helicopter. Claud was raised on farm and never lost his love for the land. He was a farmer at heart who loved his country music and enjoyed a little gambling.
Claud is survived by three children, Raymond C. Foster, and wife Nora, of Brea, California, Linda Stidham, and husband Buddy, of McKinney, and Janis Jenkins of Hurst, and by 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 28 years, Margie Foster, 3 brothers and 3 sisters, and one grandson.
Services for Mr. Foster will be held at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Lloyd James Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend David Brasher officiating. Burial will follow at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery.
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