Thomas Anderson Foster, age 83, of the Flat Creek Community, passed from this life on July 18, 2024, at home surrounded by his family after an extended illness.
A native of Bedford County, Tommy was born June 7, 1941, to the late John Foster and Sally Mae Williams Foster. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Foster.
Tommy was a graduate of Bell Buckle High School class of 1959 and served in the US Army for two years followed by a 23-year career in the National Guard retiring in 1999. He had worked as a plumber electrician, and worked with Albea in maintenance for 33 years before retiring in 2006.
During his free time, he enjoyed riding his lawnmower, taking care of his cats and dogs, storytelling and preparing delicious home-cooked meals for his family. He was a member of Philippi Independent Methodist Church and served as a trustee.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty Lou Brannon Foster; two sisters, Jean West of Bell Buckle, and Martha Harold of Unionville; along with several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2024, in the chapel of Doak-Howell Funeral Home with Reverends Lester Hawkins and Tim Nowlin officiating. Burial will follow at Rosebank Cemetery in the Flat Creek Community.
Visitation with the family was held prior to funeral services on Monday, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Philippi Independent Methodist Church by mail: 522 Philippi Church Rd. Shelbyville, TN 37160.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
