William Graham Foster
August 1, 1934 ~ July 31, 2014
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William Graham (Bill) Foster, Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 31, 2014. Born in Norfolk, Virginia on August 1, 1934 he was the son of the late William Graham Foster, Sr. and Lillian Brock Foster.
“Uncle” Bill was a longtime salesman in Norfolk and Virginia Beach selling automobiles, but his passion was selling boats and yachts at Lynnhaven Marine in Virginia Beach. In our area, he enjoyed working at LBJ Chevrolet in Nashville, NC as well as Davenport Auto in Rocky Mount. Bill served his country in the US Army from 1955 to 1957. He was a member of Englewood United Methodist Church in Rocky Mount. Bill became a Freemason from the Lynnhaven Masonic Lodge #220 in Virginia Beach, a member of the Norfolk Scottish Rite of Freemasonry #32, the Khedive Shrine of Chesapeake, Va., and the Shrine Club of Rocky Mount. Bill was a member of the National Association of Clock Collectors, the National Rifle Association and was an avid gun collector. Bill was also a huge Chicago Bears fan. Always a cut-up, Bill never knew a stranger and was much loved by his friends and family. We will miss his stories and laughter that made him the gentle, fun-loving man that he was.
Special thanks goes to the UNC Urolology Doctors and Nurses in Chapel Hill for their continued efforts for his care for the past five years.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 50 years, Janice Stewart Foster; daughter, Kimberly L. Matthews and husband Troy of Rocky Mount; son, Craig Stephen Foster and wife Jennifer of Rocky Mount; grandsons, James Tyler Matthews, Dylan Foster Matthews, Tresten D. Warren and Braiden M. Warren; sister, Lillian Jean Grumiaux of North Chesterfield VA; as well as his nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Englewood United Methodist Church with Dr. John H. Dutton Jr. officiating. VIsitation with the family will follow the service. Graveside Services with Military Honors will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 2:00pm at Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery in Virginia Beach, VA.
Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville NC 27834 or Englewood United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 7128, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Tip & I want to say, as a neighbor and friend we are glad he is no longer suffering! Tip recently received a call from Bill and Tip will miss his laugh and the interest he had in Guns, as Tip does! Tip and I will never forget the hunting trip he went on with Tip to the Eastern Shore! Bill was the only one to shot a deer; he was so happy!! Memories will last forever!
Kim, Troy & Family, Lila and I were saddened to learn of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Tony & Lila Spell
Craig and Family,Sorry to learn of the passing of Uncle Bill,He was always so fun to work with and a pleasure to be around. Johnny Matthews,LBJ Chevrolet
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My sincere condolences to the Foster family for your loss. William will truly be missed! Even though I don’t know William personally, I like to share the comforting promises that Jehovah God has in his word the Bible regarding the end of death(Isa. 258), and the wonderful hope of seeing our dead loved ones again, by means of the resurrection hope(Acts 2415)! What comfort these scriptures can give us-2 Cor. 13, 4! Please feel free to check out our website http://www.jw.org and go to Publications, and then BooksBrochures, and search for the book What does the Bible Really Teach Please read chapter 6 Where are the Dead and chapter 7 Real Hope for Your Loved Ones Who Have Died. I have found the scriptural information in these chapters to be comforting! If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at [emailprotected] May your family be comforted!
During our time of grief, when we lose our loved one to the last enemy, of mankind, that of death. ( 1 Cor. 15 26) Gods treatment is in John 3 16, he loves, he gave, we believe, we live. The words are to scripture what the Mississippi River is to Americanan entry-way into the heartland. Believe or dismiss them, embrace or reject them, any serious consideration of Christ must include them. We live, what a wonderful hope.
Kay King, I worked with Uncle Bill in the 80s at Conley Phillips Lincoln Mercury. I remember his laughter and his wonderful loving personality. So many years ago. I was in my late 20s and worked at night as the receptionist. It as my second job. It was a fun job and always some type of excitement on Saturdays. Rest in peace Uncle Bill. It was a pleasure to have known you.