Bill Foster, Sr.

May 22, 1935 - September 4, 2016
Bill Foster, Sr.

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Bill Foster, Sr., 81, of East Flat Rock, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 4, 2016. A resident of Henderson county for the past 40 years, he was a son of the late Barnard and Revilee Dill Foster and husband of the late Shirley Bradley who died in 2014. He was also preceded in death by a daughter Donna Williams and two brothers Charles Foster and J.R. Foster.

Bill was a manager with Alkahn Label Manufacturers retiring in 2000 after 40 years with the company. A member of Tracy Grove Baptist Church, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Surviving is one son Bill Foster, Jr. and wife Sherrie of Hendersonville; one daughter Sherry Suber of Landrum, SC; five grandchildren Ashley Wallace and husband Edward, Aaron Foster and wife Kara, Alyssa Jones and husband Matthew, Anthony Suber, Jr. and Portia Suber; nine great-grandchildren Hunter, Tyler, Mia, and Zoe Wallace, Samuel, Ariana, Bella-Grace, Elijah, and Ayira Suber; three brothers John, Robert and Nick Foster; four sisters Jean Randall, Margaret Newman, Juanita Whitesides and Betty Davis; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Thursday in the chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. Rev. James Maybin will officiate.

To offer online condolences, visit shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.


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  • September 06, 2016
    Gail Bradley says:
    Billy and Sherry you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Charles and Aunt Gail

  • September 06, 2016
    Janice Brown says:
    I am so saddened by this news. I will surely miss my good friend! Your Dad was a wonderful man, a true southern gentleman! Love, thoughts and prayers to you, Bill, your family, and Sherrie. He loved you all so much. Please know I am here if I can help you in any way. May memories you shared with your Dad serve to bring you comfort and peace. God bless you all.

  • September 06, 2016
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    Lit since September 6, 2016 at 9:13:17 PM

  • September 06, 2016
    Mark & Mildred Renaud says:
    Our sincerest condolences and prayers for the family in this most difficult time.

  • September 07, 2016
    Ray & Trudy Bennett says:
    Bill, Sorry to read about your Dad's death. Trudy and I will keep you in our thoughts these next weeks as you move through these times.