James Foster, Sr.

James Leonard Foster, age 85, of Erwin, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County and a son of the late Robert and Zula Farnor Foster. Mr. Foster retired from Sammons Communications after thirty-six years of service. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence Foster, Allen Foster and Calvin Foster; and one sister, Audrey Renfro. Mr. Foster leaves behind to cherish his memory two sons, Gaylon Foster of Erwin and Jeff Foster and wife, Connie, of Elizabethton; his longtime companion, Carolyn Allen, of Erwin; four brothers, Raymond Foster and wife, Frances, Denlis Foster and wife, Leyland, and Mike Foster, all of Erwin, Earnest Foster and wife, Margaret, of Johnson City; one sister, Betty Pate and husband, Tommy John, of Erwin; one granddaughter, Mallory Tilson and husband, Jesse, of Erwin; one great grandson, AvinTilson of Erwin; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends Monday, December 15, 2014, from 6:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M. from the Robert Ledford Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Bill Ponder will officiate at the 8:00 P. M. funeral service. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Committal service will be held at 2:30 P. M.,Tuesday, December 16, 2014, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Military honors will be rendered by the Kingsport V.F.W Post #4933. Family and friends attending the committal service are asked to meet at the cemetery by 2:20 P. M. Tuesday. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the family through our complimentary, interactive Book of Memories at www.ledfordfuneralhomes.com. Robert Ledford Funeral Home, 720 Ohio Avenue, Erwin, is privileged to serve the Foster family. (423) 743-1380.