The funeral service for James Foster will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 13, at Fair River Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday.

Mr. Foster, 79, of Brookhaven, passed away from this life, March 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born April 18, 1944, to JD and Doris Foster of Brookhaven, MS. He served 4 years in the United States Navy aboard the USS Trumpetfish. After serving in the Navy, he began his career as a boilermaker that lasted until his retirement.

Mr. Foster loved spending time outdoors riding his tractor, cutting grass, and tending to his animals. He was a member of Fair River Baptist Church where he served faithfully. He was a great example of what it meant to be a good friend and neighbor.

In 1968, he married his wife, Judy Smith Foster. He lovingly took care of her until her death in 2013. Their marriage was blessed with a son and daughter.

Preceding him in death were his wife, parents, and brother-in-law, Kenneth Berry.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, James Foster, and wife, Traci; daughter, Kimberly Foster Lee, and husband, Bo; granddaughter, Julie Foster Roberts, and husband, Ryan; grandson, Luke Foster; brother, Chester Foster and wife Mary; sister, Berenda Berry, nieces and nephews. Others left to cherish his memory are Libby Jayroe; Lauren Priest, her husband Brett and their two sons, Braxton and Brody; Kendra Jackson and her two daughters, Kennedy and Harlyn Clark.

Special thanks to the staff of Dignity Hospice and Trend Health and Rehab for the kindness shown to Mr. Foster and his family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fair River Baptist Church Softball Fund, 3698 Fair River Dr. NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601 or the charity of your choice.