Johnnie Wayne Foster

1941 - 2015

Johnnie Wayne Foster obituary, 1941-2015, Marion, NC

BORN

1941

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Kirksey Funeral Home

406 Lenoir Road

Morganton, North Carolina

Johnnie Foster Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 6, 2015.

Johnnie Wayne Foster, age 73, of Marion, NC, died Friday, June 5, 2015 at Rose Hill Retirement Community.

He was born December 30, 1941 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late John Foster and Ruby Hatley Foster. Mr. Foster retired from the United States Navy after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and loved to fish.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Andy Foster.

Surviving Mr. Foster are his wife of 51 years, Ethel Stacey Foster of the home; one son, Michael Foster and wife, Menchie of Mt. Pleasant, SC; one daughter, Susan Fogarty and husband, Ron of Wake Forest, NC; one brother, Larry Foster and wife, Joyce of Marion, NC; one sister, Dianne Overcash and husband, Ronnie of Concord, NC; five grandchildren, Brandon, Bryan, Alysha, Megan and Summer; and five great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 13, 2015 in McCall Memorial Chapel at Kirksey Funeral Home in Marion, NC with Tina Thompson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Hospice of Rutherford County – 372 Hudlow Rd. Forest City, NC 28043.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.kirkseyfhmarion.com.

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July 8, 2015

Susan Taylor

Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. Alysha, I know how much he meant to you as well. Hugs to all of you, sorry I am just hearing about it now.

June 11, 2015

Lavinia turner

Ethel,

I was so sorry to hear about Johnnie's passing. I think of you often especially the many times you saved me from myself. Bill, you and I made a great team. I ampraying for you and your family. May God bless you always. Lavinia

June 10, 2015

William Whelan

As Chaplain of the U.S. Submarine Veterans of North Carolina, I extend condolences to Johnnie's Family. I assure Family members that his oar is at rest. Chaplain Bill, Tarheel Base, USSVI.

June 10, 2015

Nick Nichols

To the Foster Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Johnnie's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Johnnie will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.

On a personal note, at the time Johnnie was COB on the Stonewall Jackson, I was COB on the Henry L. Stimson. We would get together in the offices during our offcrew time and I always left with information that would help me to be a better leader. He was a mentor to many of the COBs that knew him. He will be sorely missed in our Submarine community.

FTCM(SS) Johnnie Wayne Foster
US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain

June 9, 2015

I served with JW on the Stonewall Jackson and he was one of the best friends I had and really helped me get ready to become a Chief of the Boat. Sorry for your loss he will be greatly missed. Alvin Johnson FTCM (SS) Retired COB Simon Bolivar SSBN 641

June 9, 2015

Brian Clarke

My sincere condolences to the Foster family for the loss of great man. I spent some time serving under the COB on the USS Stonewall Jackson SSBN 634. He was a fair leader, and certainly kept me in check multiple times through his wisdom. It was an honor knowing him. May God ease your heavy hearts. Brian Clarke, MM2/SS

June 9, 2015

To the family - May you be comforted by the peace of God as you reflect on the many fond memories and look forward to much happier times.

June 9, 2015

Edward Abel

I am sorry for your loss, and my thoughts and prayers go out for you during this time of sadness, Master Chief Foster was my first Chief of the Boat when I reported aboard the Stonewall Jackson and helped influence me in my Navy service

June 9, 2015

Len Valenti

I am sorry to have heard of COB Foster's passing. I learned a lot from him during my time on the Stonewall Jackson. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time of sorrow. Len Valenti, ITCM (SS)

June 9, 2015

I will post Chief Foster's obituary to the members of the Stonewall Jackson (SSBN 634) Crew List that I have. Speaking for our shipmates to his family and friends, please accept our condolences. Jeff Morris FTB1(SS)

June 8, 2015

My condolences upon hearing of JW's passing. I served with him on the USS Henry Clay in 1982-83. Our prayers are with you.
Steven Morosi, FTBC(SS)

June 8, 2015

Mrs. Ethel, Susan and Michael,
So sorry to learn of Mr. Johnnie's passing. May all the wonderful memories of his life hold you and heal you during this most difficult time. All the wonderful memories I have from Kennington Drive are some of the best of my life. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Marcia Moales Warren

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