Earl Gray Foster

Earl Gray Foster, age 81 of Collinsville died Friday, March 12, 2010. He was a superb role model and a remarkable husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed dearly by his family. He was born April 12, 1928 in Franklin County a son of the late Claude and Flossie Foster. He was also preceded in death by his one brother, Sydney Foster. Earl was a World War II era Veteran serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps and the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He retired from E.I. DuPont with 40 years service and was a part time employee of the Martinsville Speedway from 1966 to 1996. He was an avid outdoorsman serving as a Cub Scout leader, and also attended Collinsville Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Ruth J. Foster; three sons, David Foster, Thomas Foster and Robert Foster (Marce) all of Collinsville; a sister, Dorothy F. Bristow of Woodbridge, Va; and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 7 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Roy McVey officiating. Interment will be in the Rakes Family Cemetery, Ferrum 11 a.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Central and Western Virginia Chapter 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 306 Charlottesville, VA 22901. His family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at Flora Funeral & Cremation Service, Rocky Mount and other times at the home of Robert and Marce Foster, 448 Pioneer Trail, Collinsville, Va. www.florafuneralservice.com