Jimmie L. Foster , Sr was born in Eagle Lake, Colorado County, Texas. He attended E.H . Henry High School and later was employed locally in the rice field. He retired from Martin Marietta in 2007. Jimmie was the recipient of the 4th Annual Senior Citizen Festival Award being the Honoree as a Dedicated Father in 2017. Jimmie accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized under the leadership of Rev. Jackson and later under watch care of Truman Scott, Sr.
On February 17, 2022, God dispatched his angels to take our loved one home. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted and dedicated wife, Gloria; three daughters: Gloria (Russell), LaSandra (Joseph), and Tarvia; three sons: Michael, Jimmy, Jr, and Frederick (Rolanda); one brother, Joel; a special nephew, Leroy; sixteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; a special daughter, Kerronda; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and other family and friends he has touched along his journey.
To celebrate Jimmie's life, the family has entrusted the professional services to Ben Davis Funeral Home, 931 Preston St., Columbus, TX 78934.
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