Jerry Ellis Foster

Jerry, age 97, joined his wife in Heaven on Monday, September 14, 2026 at his home in Pumpkin Center, LA. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. Jerry was happiest outside, whether he was hunting, fishing, simply riding around cutting grass, or riding 4-wheelers. He didn’t need much to be content, just some time outdoors and the people he loved close by. Family and friends meant everything to him. Jerry was the person you could call when you needed something, and you could always count on him to show up. He never hesitated to help and would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it. But one of his greatest joys was being a Paw Paw. Jerry loved his family fiercely and treasured the time he spent with his grandchildren. His absence will be felt in so many ways, but especially in the moments when we wish we could call him, see him, or hear him say, “What do you need?” Jerry will be deeply missed and forever loved. He is survived by his daughters, Marilyn Foster Galloway (Tag), Jan Foster Romero (Brian); sons, Stephen Wade Foster (Kris Shwaiko), Samuel and William Arthur; grandchildren, Carlye Galloway Keen (Kyle), Brett Burchfield (Whitney), Aaron Burchfield (Amy), Zack Traylor (Jayme), Lindsey Nyeki Kinchen (Aaron), Amy Foster Stewart (Wade), Seth Foster (Casey), Becky, Matt, Julie Brook Arthur; great-grandchildren, Brock Bankston, Bryce Bankston, Rylee Foster, Brock Kinchen, Kole Foster, Kale Kinchen, Olivia Kinchen, Piper Burchfield, Cash Burchfield, Camille Burchfield, Isabella Levandoski, Alexander Campbell, Josephine Campbell, Brynlee Traylor, Henry Traylor; step-grandchildren, Alexandra, Anastasia, and Paul Shwaiko; and great-great-granddaughter, Kora Kinchen. Jerry is preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Foster; parents, Andrew and Annie Foster; brother, Aubrey Denson Foster; and step-grandson, Philip Shwaiko. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Jerusalem Baptist Church on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Jerry Ellis Foster

January 25, 1929 - September 14, 2026