Donald Eugene Foster

Donald Eugene Foster, 81, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2016. He was born on November 13, 1934 in Erwin, TN, the son of the late Clyde and Oneda Foster and sister, Irene Austin. Mr. Foster was a U.S. Army veteran and worked at Eastman Chemical Company before pastoring churches in Tennessee, Florida, and North Carolina.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Sona; three daughters, Robin Schell and husband Bob, of Greeneville, TN, Cheri Triplet and husband Todd, of Riner, VA, and Andrea Hodges and husband Aaron, of Bristol, TN; six grandchildren, Russell Schell, Rachel Schell, Olivia Schell, Emily Triplet, Abby Hodges and Anna Grace Hodges; one brother, Douglas Foster and wife Freddie, of Kingsport; one sister, Imogene Taylor, of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted at noon on Friday, April 8, 2016 at East Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Bud Russell officiating. Military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 3/265.

Pallbearers will be sons-in-law and grandson.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Hall 20 at Wexford House and Amedisys Hospice.

Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org or send a check to: Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

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