Leo Ray Foster "Sonny" 85, of Palmyra, Missouri, passed away December 23, 2019, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO.
The family is being served by Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Monday December 30, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Palmyra, MO. Father Kelechi Uzuegbu will officiate. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Palmyra, MO.
A dinner will be served after services for all family and friends to celebrate Sonny's life. All are invited.
As Sonny wished, there will be no visitation.
Sonny was born on August 18, 1934 to Leo Truman and Anna Mildred Bittleston Foster in Hannibal, MO.
He married Patricia Ann Hirner June 16, 1956 and their union resulted in seven children. She survives.
Other survivors include his children Greg Foster (Carolyn) of Palmyra, Cindy Lurkins (Mike) of Flagstaff, AZ, Raymond Foster (Cammie) of Palmyra, Roger Foster (Tammy) of Palmyra, Judy Martin (Duane) of Palmyra, Bruce Foster (Carolyn) of Palmyra, and Dan Foster (Lauren) of Palmyra; 19 grandchildren, Connie, Stephen, Eric, Jason, Mandi Jo, Garrett, Courtney, Sara, Elizabeth, Hannah, Katherine, Jeremy, Melissa, Zachary, Rachel, Sophie, Luke, Logan, and Wyatt; 16 great-grandchildren, Ty, Bryce, Preston, Aubrey, Raegan, Ryleigh, Hannah, Malachi, Storm, Greta, Hugo, Siena, Emma, Matthew, Ali, and Aisleigh.
Preceding him in death were his Parents, two brothers, Earl and Robert, two sisters Jean and Marjorie.
Sonny grew up in Woodland, MO and graduated from Palmyra High School in 1952. He worked construction with Bleigh Construction from the age of 16 until he retired at the age of 75.
Sonny was known for his wonderful sense of humor and he relished telling a good joke and making people laugh.
He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, bowling, playing cards, coaching and playing baseball. He immensely loved his family, and especially his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The family is being served by Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Monday December 30, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Palmyra, MO. Father Kelechi Uzuegbu will officiate. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Palmyra, MO.
A dinner will be served after services for all family and friends to celebrate Sonny's life. All are invited.
As Sonny wished, there will be no visitation.
Sonny was born on August 18, 1934 to Leo Truman and Anna Mildred Bittleston Foster in Hannibal, MO.
He married Patricia Ann Hirner June 16, 1956 and their union resulted in seven children. She survives.
Other survivors include his children Greg Foster (Carolyn) of Palmyra, Cindy Lurkins (Mike) of Flagstaff, AZ, Raymond Foster (Cammie) of Palmyra, Roger Foster (Tammy) of Palmyra, Judy Martin (Duane) of Palmyra, Bruce Foster (Carolyn) of Palmyra, and Dan Foster (Lauren) of Palmyra; 19 grandchildren, Connie, Stephen, Eric, Jason, Mandi Jo, Garrett, Courtney, Sara, Elizabeth, Hannah, Katherine, Jeremy, Melissa, Zachary, Rachel, Sophie, Luke, Logan, and Wyatt; 16 great-grandchildren, Ty, Bryce, Preston, Aubrey, Raegan, Ryleigh, Hannah, Malachi, Storm, Greta, Hugo, Siena, Emma, Matthew, Ali, and Aisleigh.
Preceding him in death were his Parents, two brothers, Earl and Robert, two sisters Jean and Marjorie.
Sonny grew up in Woodland, MO and graduated from Palmyra High School in 1952. He worked construction with Bleigh Construction from the age of 16 until he retired at the age of 75.
Sonny was known for his wonderful sense of humor and he relished telling a good joke and making people laugh.
He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, bowling, playing cards, coaching and playing baseball. He immensely loved his family, and especially his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Leo Ray Foster "Sonny" 85, of Palmyra, Missouri, passed away December 23, 2019, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO.
The family is being served by Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Monday December 30, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Palmyra, MO. Father Kelechi Uzuegbu will officiate. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Palmyra, MO.
A dinner will be served after services for all family and friends to celebrate Sonny's life. All are invited.
As Sonny wished, there will be no visitation.
Sonny was born on August 18, 1934 to Leo Truman and Anna Mildred Bittleston Foster in Hannibal, MO.
He married Patricia Ann Hirner June 16, 1956 and their union resulted in seven children. She survives.
Other survivors include his children Greg Foster (Carolyn) of Palmyra, Cindy Lurkins (Mike) of Flagstaff, AZ, Raymond Foster (Cammie) of Palmyra, Roger Foster (Tammy) of Palmyra, Judy Martin (Duane) of Palmyra, Bruce Foster (Carolyn) of Palmyra, and Dan Foster (Lauren) of Palmyra; 19 grandchildren, Connie, Stephen, Eric, Jason, Mandi Jo, Garrett, Courtney, Sara, Elizabeth, Hannah, Katherine, Jeremy, Melissa, Zachary, Rachel, Sophie, Luke, Logan, and Wyatt; 16 great-grandchildren, Ty, Bryce, Preston, Aubrey, Raegan, Ryleigh, Hannah, Malachi, Storm, Greta, Hugo, Siena, Emma, Matthew, Ali, and Aisleigh.
Preceding him in death were his Parents, two brothers, Earl and Robert, two sisters Jean and Marjorie.
Sonny grew up in Woodland, MO and graduated from Palmyra High School in 1952. He worked construction with Bleigh Construction from the age of 16 until he retired at the age of 75.
Sonny was known for his wonderful sense of humor and he relished telling a good joke and making people laugh.
He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, bowling, playing cards, coaching and playing baseball. He immensely loved his family, and especially his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The family is being served by Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Monday December 30, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Palmyra, MO. Father Kelechi Uzuegbu will officiate. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Palmyra, MO.
A dinner will be served after services for all family and friends to celebrate Sonny's life. All are invited.
As Sonny wished, there will be no visitation.
Sonny was born on August 18, 1934 to Leo Truman and Anna Mildred Bittleston Foster in Hannibal, MO.
He married Patricia Ann Hirner June 16, 1956 and their union resulted in seven children. She survives.
Other survivors include his children Greg Foster (Carolyn) of Palmyra, Cindy Lurkins (Mike) of Flagstaff, AZ, Raymond Foster (Cammie) of Palmyra, Roger Foster (Tammy) of Palmyra, Judy Martin (Duane) of Palmyra, Bruce Foster (Carolyn) of Palmyra, and Dan Foster (Lauren) of Palmyra; 19 grandchildren, Connie, Stephen, Eric, Jason, Mandi Jo, Garrett, Courtney, Sara, Elizabeth, Hannah, Katherine, Jeremy, Melissa, Zachary, Rachel, Sophie, Luke, Logan, and Wyatt; 16 great-grandchildren, Ty, Bryce, Preston, Aubrey, Raegan, Ryleigh, Hannah, Malachi, Storm, Greta, Hugo, Siena, Emma, Matthew, Ali, and Aisleigh.
Preceding him in death were his Parents, two brothers, Earl and Robert, two sisters Jean and Marjorie.
Sonny grew up in Woodland, MO and graduated from Palmyra High School in 1952. He worked construction with Bleigh Construction from the age of 16 until he retired at the age of 75.
Sonny was known for his wonderful sense of humor and he relished telling a good joke and making people laugh.
He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, bowling, playing cards, coaching and playing baseball. He immensely loved his family, and especially his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
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