Edward “Eddie” R, 65, of Plant City, Florida, died on February 25, 2016, and the glory of God reigned down on us as Eddie made his journey home to be with our Lord and Savior.
Eddie was born on November 20, 1950 in Colorado City, Texas, to Edward R Foster, Sr. and Lois C. Foster.
He grew up in Pasadena, Texas, where he became an avid game hunter and an athlete. He excelled in football, track, basketball, and baseball. His talent in football led him to a four-year scholarship as a Middle Linebacker and Center for Howard Payne University. There he became a member of the 1971 Lone Star Conference championship team, playing in the Cowboy Bowl in Norman, Oklahoma and a bowl game in Mexico City. He excelled academically earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education History, with a Minor in English.
Upon graduation he was employed by GATX working with Petroleum Pipelines, Tank Farms for 28 years. In 1990 he was promoted and transferred as Operations Manager of the Tampa Facility at the Port of Tampa. In 2000 he was employed by DC Engineering as an Inspector, Consultant and Excavator. In 2005 he became the sole proprietor of Foster Group Associate Inc., as a consultant excavating and repairing petroleum pipelines.
Our Gentle Giant will be greatly missed for his laughter great smile, mischievous nature, and great stories. He was a wonderful and devoted family man.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ruth Ann Mendoza- Foster of Plant City, FL., daughter, Kaitlyn Ann Boston and her husband Daniel Scott Boston; beloved granddaughter, Kali Ann Boston; mother, Lois C. Foster of League City, TX., his sister, Cynthia Marie Foster, his mother in law, A. Dora Mendoza of Marion, sister in law, Dora Jean Mendoza of Marion, and longtime friend, Dr. Joseph Stanko of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward R Foster; and a brother, Kenneth Dean Foster.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 10AM @ Marion Cemetery with Rev. J. Patrick Street officiating.
The Boyd-Born Funeral Home is honored to serve the family during this difficult time. On line condolences may be expressed to the family at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com
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