Johnny Foster

September 6, 1964 - January 15, 2018

Johnny Foster, age 53, of Erwin, passed away suddenly, on Monday, January 15, 2018. Johnny is a native of Erwin and a son of the late Clarence and Nevada (Shelton) Foster. He was a hard working "Jack of all trades and master of none", who was bluntly honest and never cared for money. Johnny was a loving father and a wonderful grandfather. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting and he loved to take on odd jobs to fix or repair odds and ends. In addition to his father, Johnny is preceded in death by: his mother, Nevada Foster, who passed away only a few short hours prior to Johnny; and by two sisters, Linda Briggs and Juanita Foster Allen. Johnny Foster has left behind to cherish his memories: Son: Jamison Foster and Desiree Barnett; Granddaughter: Ariele Foster; 3 Brothers; 3 Sisters; 25 nieces and nephews. The family wishes to offer special thanks to Ariele Foster, who, upon her birth, forever changed Johnny's life for the better. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Johnny Foster in a funeral service to be held at 6:00 PM, Friday, January 19, 2018 in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. Bishop John Edwards will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 4:00 PM and continue until the time of service on Friday at Valley Funeral Home. A committal service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM in Unaka Springs Cemetery. Those attending will meet at Valley Funeral Home by 1:15 PM on Saturday to go in procession. Pallbearers will be notified. Honorary pallbearer will be Danny Foster. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Johnny Foster through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.