Ralph Frank Foster's Obituary
Ralph Frank Foster was born on June 6,
1945 in Morrilton, Arkansas to Felton and
Bernice Boozer Foster.
He was a member of Trinity Mount Carmel
Church.
Ralph was an above average student,
graduating from Sullivan High School at
age sixteen, later furthering his education
at Virginia Tech and Forest Park Community
College.
Ralph entered the U.S. Airforce on May 27, 1963. He served during the
Vietnam War until being honorably discharged on May 26, 1967.
In 1967, he met and married Pam and one child was born from this
union, Eric Lamar. In 1968, he moved to Saint Louis, Missouri, where
Erica Lynn was born, He later married Essie Mae Gosby and to this
union, no children were born.
Ralph worked for Ameren for a number of years, where he retired from.
He was also a member of the Masonic Order and Shriners. In his spare
time, he enjoyed traveling.
He departed his life on March 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Felton and Bernice Foster; and siblings, Charles Foster,
Leonard Foster, Maxine Ingram and Leon Foster.
Ralph leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Essie Mae Foster;
children, Erica Lynn and Eric Lamar; siblings, Margaret Ford, Wilma
Foster and Anthony (Debra) Foster; and a host of nieces and nephews.
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