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▰ William Bill Foster

Died December 10, … More Information
William Bill Foster, of Columbus, North Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on December 10, 2003. William was 77.
Obituary published: December 11, 2003 in "Spartanburg H-J (SC)"

▰ William Andrew "Andy" Foster

Died August 21, … More Information
William Andrew "Andy" Foster, of Elkin, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2003. William was 74.
Obituary published: August 22, 2003 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ William Albert Foster

Died May 15, … More Information
William Albert Foster, age 78 of Raleigh, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 15, 1999.
Obituary published: May 16, 1999 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ William Albert Foster

Died May 14, … More Information
William Albert Foster, age 78 of Raleigh, North Carolina, died on May 14, 1999.
Obituary published: May 15, 1999 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ William A "Bill" Foster

Died March 18, … More Information
William A "Bill" Foster, age 75 of Greensboro, North Carolina, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before William March 18, 2004.
Obituary published: March 19, 2004 in "Shelby Star"

▰ William A "Bill" Foster

Died March 17, … More Information
William A "Bill" Foster, 75, of Greensboro, North Carolina departed this life March 17, 2004.
Obituary published: March 18, 2004 in "Shelby Star"

▰ William A "Bill" Foster

Died March 18, … More Information
William A "Bill" Foster, age 75 of Greensboro, North Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on March 18, 2004.
Obituary published: March 19, 2004 in "FC Courier"

▰ William A "Bill" Foster

Died March 17, … More Information
William A "Bill" Foster died unexpectedly on March 17, 2004 at the age of 75 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Obituary published: March 18, 2004 in "FC Courier"

▰ William "Steve" Foster

Died January 06, … More Information
William "Steve" Foster, age 9 of Durham, North Carolina, entered eternal life January 6, 1999.
Obituary published: January 07, 1999 in "Kings MH"

▰ William "Steve" Foster

Died January 01, … More Information
William "Steve" Foster, age 9 of Hudson, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 1, 1999.
Obituary published: January 02, 1999 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ William "Bill" Foster

Died May 29, … More Information
William "Bill" Foster, age 84 of Shelby, North Carolina passed away May 29, 2011.
Obituary published: May 30, 2011 in "Shelby Star"

▰ William Foster

Died May 28, … More Information
William Foster, born September 20, 1916 entered into eternal rest May 28, 2011 in Pineville, North Carolina. William was 94. Tags: #Atlanta #Clemson #World #Topeka #Pacific #Bard #Leary #Newburgh #Marion #Foster #Kent #Jeanne #Jeffrey #Robin #Travis #Stephanie #Noon #Forest #East #Drive #Matthews #Leukemia #Lymphoma #Service- #Chapel #Charlotte
Obituary: William "Bill" Foster, of Newburgh, New York, died May 28th in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was 94.

Bill was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and a follower of all Clemson sports. He proudly served his country in World War II on the USS Topeka in the Pacific. Prior to retirement, he was a salesman for Bard Chevrolet and managed Leary Chevrolet in the Newburgh area.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Marion Bell Foster, as well as their son Kent. He is survived by his daughter Jeanne Cavanaugh and son Jeffrey Foster and grandchildren Robin Foster, Travis Foster and Stephanie Cavanaugh.

His funeral, with military honors, will take place , May 31st at Noon at Forest Lawn East , 3700 Forest Lawn Drive, Matthews, NC.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

under the direction of McEwen Service-Pineville Chapel, Charlotte, NC.

▰ William Robert Foster

Died October 05, … More Information
William Robert Foster, born August 12, 1927 entered eternal life October 5, 2017 in Forest City, North Carolina. William was 90.

▰ William T Foster

Died October 04, … More Information
William T Foster, born September 16, 1946 passed from this life on October 4, 2016 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. William was 70.

▰ William C Foster

Died May 27, … More Information
William C Foster, born April 1, 1936 passed from this life on May 27, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. William was 79. Tags: #Bill #Clemson #Elite #Tournament #Charlotte #Parkinsons #Hemingway #Atlantic #Conference #Miami #Virginia #Foster #Division #University #Cedric #Tree #Larry #Horace #Custis #Tech #Rollins #Nance #Grant #Carson #Tennessee #Marion #High #Director #Athletics #Shorter #Rome #Georgia #Coach #Year #Area #Citadel #Charleston #Fosters #Tigers #Kentucky #Rupp #Cinderella #Duke #Littlejohn #Utah #Brigham #Danny #Lamar #West #Arizona #Hurricanes #Champion #Hokies #National #Years #Wright #Orleans #Hall #Fame #Effect #Next
Obituary: Bill Foster Passes Away

CLEMSON, S.C. - Bill Foster, 79, who guided Clemson to the Elite Eight of the 1980 NCAA Tournament in the schools first invitation, passed away on afternoon, May 27, 2015 in Charlotte, NC, after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease.

The native of Hemingway, SC, is the only coach to serve as the head coach of three current Atlantic Coast Conference institutions (Clemson, Miami and Virginia Tech) and is one of the few coaches in NCAA history to have multiple 20-win seasons at four different schools.

Born 1, 1936, Foster was a head coach at the college level for 30 years at five institutions, and compiled a record of 532-325. He had 21 winning seasons, including 11 with at least 20 victories. He coached Clemson and Virginia Tech to the NCAA Tournament and had a 4-2 record in NCAA Tournament games for his career.

A noted program builder, he started the basketball program at the Division I level at Charlotte and restarted the University of Miami program after a 15-year absence in 1985.

He was also known for his ability to take big men, many of whom were lightly recruited, and make them into star players. His coaching helped turn Cedric Maxwell (UNC Charlotte), Tree Rollins, Larry Nance and Horace Grant (Clemson) and Ace Custis (Virginia Tech) into players with long professional careers. Maxwell, Rollins, Nance and Grant were all NBA first-round draft choices.

Foster actually began his coaching career while he was a senior at Carson Newman in Tennessee. In his final year as a cum laude student, he coached the Carson Newman freshman team to a 19-1 record. Foster became the head coach at Marion (S.C.) High School in 1959 and led that program to a 42-21 record in three years.

From Marion High, Foster became head basketball coach and Director of Athletics at Shorter in Rome, Ga. He coached the NAIA program to a 110-31 record in five years, and won at least 22 games each of his last four seasons. He earned berths in the district playoffs each of his last three years. Foster was named Georgia Intercollegiate Coach of the Year in 1965 and 1966, was the Area NAIA Coach of the Year in 1965, and was one of five finalists for national NAIA Coach of the Year in 1965.

five seasons at Shorter, he took a post as assistant coach at The Citadel in 1967 and remained with the Charleston, SC based military school for two seasons.

Following his tenure at The Citadel, Foster took on the challenge of bringing the UNC Charlotte program to the Division I level. In just five years under Fosters guidance, Charlotte (the schools name today) had an 87-39 record, including a 46-7 record over the last two seasons. He also held the post of Director of Athletics for his final two years.

Foster became the head coach at Clemson in of 1975 and he held the position until the end of the 1983-84 season. Despite inheriting a program on a three-year probation, he registered a record of 156-106. The 156 victories still rank second in Clemson history.

In the six years Clemson was eligible, he took the Tigers to postseason play four times, three NITs and one NCAA. He still holds the Clemson record for wins over Top 20 teams in a career with 16 and in a season with six (1979-80).

In his fourth year, the first year he could take a Clemson team to postseason play, the Tigers were selected for the NIT. In a game that would have been an NCAA Tournament matchup by todays standards, Clemson upset a 19-win Kentucky team in Rupp Arena in front of a then NIT record crowd of over 23,522 people.

In 1979-80, Foster guided Clemson to its first NCAA Tournament appearance and the Tigers became one of the Cinderella Teams that year. During the regular season Clemson defeated five top 20 teams, including No. 1 ranked Duke, the schools first win over the top ranked team. A still record crowd of 13,863 watched that win over Duke in Littlejohn Coliseum.

The Tigers defeated Utah State, Brigham Young (12th ranked, led by Danny Ainge) and Lamar to reach the Elite Eight of the 1980 NCAA Tournament before losing to UCLA in the West Regional final in Arizona. It is still the only season Clemson has reached the Elite Eight.

Foster left Clemson in 1984 to restart the University of Miami (Fla.) basketball program. He spent the 1984-85 season developing the program. The Hurricanes began competition in 1985-86. Foster posted a 78-71 record with Miami (FL), including a 19-win season in 1988-89. The victory total included an 87-86 victory over defending NCAA Champion Kansas.

Foster spent the 1990-91 season in broadcasting, but his desire to return to the sidelines and help build the careers of young men brought him out of retirement and to the head coaching position at Virginia Tech.

In the six seasons between 1991-97, Foster led the Hokies to a 101-78 record. During that time Foster coached Virginia Tech to a 25-10 record in 1994-95 and the school won the NIT for just the second time in history. The 25 wins are still tied for the most in school history.

The following year, Foster coached the Hokies to a 23-6 record and the second round of the NCAA Tournament before losing to eventual National Champion Kentucky. That teams .791 winning percentage is still the best by any Virginia Tech team since 1973.

On New Years Eve 1995, Foster gained his 500th career victory, a triumph over Wright State in a game played in New Orleans.

Foster retired after the 1996-97 season. In his retirement years he was honored by many institutions. In 2001, he was inducted into the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame. continued...

▰ William Graham Foster, Jr

Died July 31, … More Information
William Graham Foster, Jr , born August 1, 1934 joined the Lord July 31, 2014 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. William was 79. Tags: #Janice
Obituary: William was born on 1, 1934 and passed away on , 31, 2014. William was a resident of Rocky Mount, North Carolina at the time of passing. William was married to Janice.

▰ William "Bill" C Foster

Died May 27, … More Information
William "Bill" C Foster, born April 1, 1936 entered into eternal rest May 27, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. William was 79.
Family members and close friends: , Wayne Huntley, Thomas Elliott, Susan Garner, Ben Romine, George Doyle, Larry Nance, Cullie Tarleton, Wayne S. & Miriam M. Cattlett, Vernon Defee, Jimbo Cocke, Molly Day, Britt Shearman, Jerry Grant, Elaine Barnett, Vincent Hamilton, Ronnie Tate, David Beard, Michael Miller

▰ William L Foster

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ William Luther Foster

Died February 07, … More Information
William Luther Foster, born November 4, 1930 entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 7, 2014 in Archdale, North Carolina. William was 83.
Family members and close friends: , Phyllis Ritchie, Ruth Parker, Kathy Knight, Cheryl Traylor, Keith Kinley, Sylvia Davis

▰ Willard Egbert Foster

Died June 10, … More Information
Willard Egbert Foster, age 94 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 10, 2000.
Obituary published: June 11, 2000 in "Salisbury P"

▰ Willard Egbert Foster

Died June 10, … More Information
Willard Egbert Foster, 94, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina departed this life June 10, 2000.
Obituary published: June 11, 2000 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Willa Gray Foster

Died November 11, … More Information
Willa Gray Foster, of New Bern, North Carolina, departed this life Sunday November 11, 2014. Willa was 64.
Obituary published: November 12, 2014 in "New Bern SJ"

▰ Wilburn Hampton Foster

Died March 14, … More Information
Wilburn Hampton Foster, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully March 14, 1999. Wilburn was 84.
Obituary published: March 15, 1999 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Wilbur Sharp Jr Foster

Died May 05, … More Information
Wilbur Sharp Jr Foster, age 64 of Statesville, North Carolina, passed from this world into the next May 5, 2001.
Obituary published: May 06, 2001 in "Statesville L"

▰ Wayne Lester Sr Foster

Died May 19, … More Information
Wayne Lester Sr Foster, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed from this world into the next May 19, 2011. Wayne was 71.
Obituary published: May 20, 2011 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Wayne Keith Foster

Died March 04, … More Information
Wayne Keith Foster, age 44 of Rutherfordton, North Carolina passed away March 4, 2002.
Obituary published: March 05, 2002 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Wayne Keith Foster

Died March 02, … More Information
Wayne Keith Foster, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home March 2, 2002. Wayne was 44.
Obituary published: March 03, 2002 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Walter Shear Foster

Died January 21, … More Information
Walter Shear Foster, born March 30, 1937 went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2010 in North Carolina. Walter was 72. Tags: #Walter #Maxine #Welch #School #Winston- #Wake #University #Sigma #Epsilon #Paul #Dunn #Foster #Spainhour #Baptist #Forsyth #Lord #Clemmons #Mother #Daddy #Cartwright #Julius #Camp #Vietnam #Purple #Patricia #Lisa #Mark #Mary #Maxey #Julian #Christian #Meredith #Christine #Kirby #Catherine #William #Madison #Disher #Carleigh #Service #Pastor #Phillips #Vogler #Sons #Chapel #American #Association #Westlawn #Memory
Obituary: Winston-Salem-Mr. Walter Shear (Punky) Foster III, 72, of Winston-Salem, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on 21, 2010 at Forsyth Medical . He was born in McDowell , WV to Walter and Maxine Foster.

Mr. Foster was born and raised in Welch, WV where he graduated from Welch High School in 1955. He and his family relocated to Winston-Salem where he attended Wake Forest University. He graduated in 1960 and was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.

graduating from Wake Forest, Mr. Foster took a sales job with Paul B. Williams Co. While at Paul B. Williams, Mr. Foster excelled at using his gift of gab to become one of their most successful salesmen.

leaving Paul B. Williams, Mr. Foster was one of the founders and owners of Dunn, Foster and Spainhour Inc., which was started in the early 1970s. Mr. Foster became the sole owner of Dunn, Foster and Spainhour in the late 1970s where he worked tirelessly until his retirement in 2006. Mr. Foster was known for being a man of his word and an accomplished businessman. In addition to performing grading and construction services for the state and a variety of other entities, he was the primary grading contractor for Baptist Hospital, Forsyth Medical , and Wake Forest University for over 20 years.

He had a deep love for his wife, children, and the Lord. Mr. Foster was very family oriented and always enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren at the lake. Those who knew him know that he was always ready to tell a story.

He was an avid collector of model trains, with one of the largest collections in NC. As his friends liked to tease him, He played in the dirt during the day and played with his trains at night.

He attended Clemmons First Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mother Pat and Daddy Julius Cartwright; and brother, Julius (Corky) Cartwright, who courageously walked from Welch, WV to Camp Lejune, NC to proudly serve his country in Vietnam. He was awarded the Purple Heart medal for giving his life serving our country.

Those left to cherish his memories include his devoted wife, Patricia Foster; daughter, Lisa M. Randolph and husband Mark, and their children, Mary Katherine Maxey, Julian Cartwright Maxey, Christian Brodie Maxey, Meredith R. Rutledge, Christine Randolph, and Kirby L. Randolph; and daughter, Catherine F. Disher and husband William (Bill), and their children, Madison Wade Disher and Carleigh Grace Disher.

A Service will be , 25, 2010, 2:00 pm, at Clemmons First Baptist Church with Pastor Robbie Phillips officiating. The family will receive friends on , 24, 2010, 6:00-8:00 pm, at Vogler and Sons Clemmons Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The American Diabetes Association.

Entombment will be at Westlawn Gardens of Memory.

Vogler and Sons Clemmons Chapel is assisting the Foster family.

▰ Walter Foster

Died November 05, … More Information
Walter Foster, born March 18, 1947 entered into eternal rest November 5, 2020 in Cary, North Carolina. Walter was 73.
Family members and close friends: , Elizabeth Hanna, Karen Wilkerson

▰ Walter Foster

Died February 22, … More Information
Walter Foster, age 58 of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully February 22, 2000.
Obituary published: February 23, 2000 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Walter Foster

Died February 23, … More Information
Walter Foster died unexpectedly on February 23, 2000 at the age of 58 in Shelby, North Carolina.
Obituary published: February 24, 2000 in "Gaston G"

▰ Walter Foster

Died February 21, … More Information
Walter Foster, age 58 of Shelby, North Carolina, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Walter February 21, 2000.
Obituary published: February 22, 2000 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Walter Foster

Died February 21, … More Information
Walter Foster, age 58 of Shelby, North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 21, 2000.
Obituary published: February 22, 2000 in "Gaston G"

▰ Wallace Wilkie Foster

Died April 28, … More Information
Wallace Wilkie Foster, age 73 of Statesville, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest April 28, 2006.
Obituary published: April 29, 2006 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Wallace Wilkie Foster

Died April 29, … More Information
Wallace Wilkie Foster, age 73 of Statesville, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2006.
Obituary published: April 30, 2006 in "Statesville L"

▰ Wallace Wilkie Foster

Died April 28, … More Information
Wallace Wilkie Foster, age 73 of Statesville, North Carolina, passed from this world into the next April 28, 2006.
Obituary published: April 29, 2006 in "Shelby Star"

▰ W Marie (Pendleton) Foster

Died February 13, … More Information
W Marie (Pendleton) Foster, of North Carolina, born in District of Columbia, died on February 13, 2006. FOSTER was 83.
Obituary published: February 14, 2006 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ Virginia Lucille (Melton) Foster

Died November 22, … More Information
Virginia Lucille (Melton) Foster passed away peacefully November 22, 2011, at her home in Mocksville, North Carolina. She was 89.
Obituary published: November 23, 2011 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Virginia (Jones) Foster

Died October 14, … More Information
Virginia (Jones) Foster, of Stanley, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest October 14, 2005. Virginia was 88.
Obituary published: October 15, 2005 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Virgil Gray Foster

Died January 16, … More Information
Virgil Gray Foster, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2001. Virgil was 75.
Obituary published: January 17, 2001 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Virgil Gray Foster

Died January 16, … More Information
On January 16, 2001, Virgil Gray Foster, 75 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: January 17, 2001 in "Statesville L"

▰ Victoria Foster

Died October 31, … More Information
Victoria Foster, born February 23, 1926 joined the Lord October 31, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Victoria was 87.

▰ Vernon G Foster

Died March 19, … More Information
Vernon G Foster, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home March 19, 2007. Vernon was 77.
Obituary published: March 20, 2007 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Verlie Durant Foster

Died October 17, … More Information
Verlie Durant Foster, of Millers Creek, North Carolina, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master October 17, 2010. Verlie was 88.
Obituary published: October 18, 2010 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Vera Coffey Foster

Died July 29, … More Information
Vera Coffey Foster, born May 10, 1931 died July 29, 2014 in Yadkinville, North Carolina. Vera was 83. Tags: #Clyde
Obituary: Vera was born on May 10, 1931 and passed away on , 29, 2014. Vera was a resident of Yadkinville, North Carolina at the time of passing. Vera was married to Clyde.

▰ Vera C Foster

Died December 31, … More Information
Vera C Foster, born January 15, 1933 died December 31, 2019 in Hickory, North Carolina. Vera was 86.

▰ Vada (Triplett) Foster

Died August 02, … More Information
Vada (Triplett) Foster, of Hickory, North Carolina, departed this life Sunday August 2, 2005. Vada was 96.
Obituary published: August 03, 2005 in "Hickory R"

▰ Tyler Foster

Died August 27, … More Information
Tyler Foster, born October 1, 1990 went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2017 in North Carolina. Tyler was 26.

▰ Tony Foster

Died November 27, … More Information
Tony Foster went into the presence of the Lord on November 27, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

▰ Timothy Ivan Foster

Died December 04, … More Information
Timothy Ivan Foster, of North Carolina, born in San Francisco, California, entered Heaven's gates on December 4, 2002. Timothy was 43.
Obituary published: December 05, 2002 in "Hendersonville T-N"
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