Mr. J. Y. Foster passed away Thursday, December 9, 2011 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS at the age of 80.
Mr. Foster was born December 27, 1930 in Corinth, MS to the late Willie "Bill" and Nora D. Holland Foster. He was a retired electrician/plumber and he was a repairman for several of the oil company service stations in this area. He attended Tate Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years: Lessie Gattis Foster- Corinth, MS
Son: Steve Foster and fiancée Pam Foster - Corinth, MS
Step Son- Larry Gattis and wife Sheron- Corinth, MS
2 Grandchildren: Michael Foster, Chase Foster
9 Step Grandchildren: Sylvia, Elisha, Brandon, Nicole, Eric, Jessica, Patrick, Merideth, Art
2 Great Grandchildren: Sydney Foster, Angel Foster
4 Step Great Grandchildren
Brother: H. L. “Tiny” Foster and wife Maxine – Corinth, MS
Other relatives and a host of friends
Those who welcomed him to heaven were his father: Willie “Bill” Foster
Mother: Nora D. Holland Foster
Brother: Leon “Buster” Kistler
Sister: Glenda Foster Adams
Pallbearers will be Harold Mitchell, Frank Clark, Hal Morelock, Darnell Glidwell, Roger Hilburn, Taft Little, Larry Gattis, Jerry Brewer.