Wednesday, September 3, 2025 9:39 am

Jimmy Foster, age 84, of Forest City peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Jimmy was born July 20, 1941 in Rutherford County to the late Glenn Foster and Bernice Champion Foster. He was a graduate of R-S Central High School, class of 1961. Jimmy worked in manufacturing as a supervisor for most of his life, working for General Fireproofing, Scott Manufacturing, A & E Plastics and AGI. He was a member of Floyd's Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Jarrett Foster and Travis Foster; a sister, Mary Helen Metcalf; brother, Jerry Foster and a niece, Sandra Coffey.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 62 years Linda Butler Foster; son Brian Foster (Kim) of Wilson; grandchildren, Zack Foster (Amberleigh) and Matt Foster; sisters-in-law, Donna Foster of Shelby and Joyce Hughey of Gaffney; brother-in-law, Ron Butler of Asheville; daughter-in-law, Tracy Foster; several nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews and a host of cousins, extended family members and friends.

The funeral was held September 3 at Floyd's Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Shane Kirby and Rev. Robert Carnell officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Floyd's Creek Baptist Church, Honduras Missions Project, 2004 Chase High Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 or to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.