Gary Eugene Foster Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dear, loving names that were given to Gary from loved ones and friends: "Sweetie Pie," "Gary Bell," "Papa Gary," "Uncle G" (as in great), and "Uncle Gig and E." Gary was a master storyteller. He kept us entertained with his tales of growing up, his days as a policeman, and his work as a truck driver. He was known for his excellent work ethic. He was proud to support the U. S. Military with his CAD work on multiple projects. Gary adored his "Hazel Bell" and his eyes shined whenever he saw her. He was quick to share his love of his children and his grandchildren, and was so proud of the adults they have become. His generosity, kindness, and forgiveness were unlimited. He always left with a big hug and words of love and he will be so greatly missed. Gary Eugene Foster was born February 2, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama, and passed away on March 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Shaun "Chris" Foster, and his parents, James Orville Foster, Sr. and Mary Lee Williams Foster. Gary is survived by his wife, Hazel Bell Foster, and his brother, James "Jim" Foster (Joan). He is also survived by his two sons, Kelly Foster (Jennifer) and Jeremy Foster (Christy), and five grandchildren, Robyn Lynne Corry (John), Levi Taylor Foster, Christopher Foster, Dylan Foster, and Mary Madelyn Foster, and a host of family and friends. Visitation with family and friends will be held on July 24, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Central Park Baptist Church, 2020 Westmead Street, S.W., Decatur, Alabama 35601. Celebration of Life will begin at 2:00 p.m. Gary gained more than 20 years' experience in Design/Drafting and manufacturing, planning, and electro-mechanical design. In addition, Gary had more than five years' experience with motor control, solid state power supplies, and PLC's, DoD Secret Security Clearance, and Nuclear Security Clearance Level III. Gary worked with an outstanding company in Huntsville, Alabama at EchotaPass, Inc. as a contractor with Steve Frank and also had the opportunity to work with many other companies. Lockheed Martin-Military, Thiokol America Corporation-Military, Brown International Military/Project for U. S. Army, Browns Ferry Nuclear Facility, Amtec Corporation Designing and building a CNC De-Mill existing MLRS Missiles Machine and Tyonek Febrication Corporation/Military Contract. Gary's First Tour - 1997, on moving tank targets; critical design/interconnects; helped with key diagrams & schematics. Second Tour - 2000, on critical design & Modification of classified system that was key to Operation Desert Storm Tank Commanders. Third Tour - Classified THAAD Missile Launcher: redesign/upgrade used throughout the Middle East operating the theaters to support Operation Enduring Freedom. Fourth Tour - Critical/Highly Classified Avionics Upgrade for both Apache & Blackhawk Gunship Helicopters key for mission success in Iraq & Afghanistan. Assignment ended in 2008. Thank you for all your prayers during this time & so many blessings each and every day. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests you make memorial donations to the Greater Huntsville Humane Society, 2812 Johnson Road, S.W., Huntsville, AL 35805.

Gary Eugene Foster

February 2, 1948 - March 24, 2020