Richard Jackson Foster, Jr., 36, of Roanoke, VA and formerly of Candler, NC, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 12, 2020.
Richard was born May 2, 1984 in Buncombe County. He was employed with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Richard was always smiling, good hearted, never met a stranger, and had a passion for the towing business. He loved his family and nephews.
Richard is preceded in death by his mother, Jerry Ann Campbell; and grandparents, William Lee and Nina Foster.
Richard is survived by his father and step-mother, Richard and Norma Foster; sister, Elizabeth Foster; step-sister, Michelle Gardner; step-brothers, Kevin, Kirk and Anthony Gardner; aunt, Doris Austin; uncles, Ronnie, Jim, Mike, and Robert Foster; nephews, Chandler and Christian Foster, Aiden Burnette, Nathan, Colin, Peyton and Kane Gardner; nieces, Allison Burnette, Natalie Sprinkle, and Annabelle Gardner; and numerous cousins.
The family will receive friends on Monday, September 21, 2020 from 9:30 to 11:30am in the chapel of Harwood Home for Funerals & Cremation Services.
A celebration of life service will immediately follow at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Thurman officiating.
Burial will be in Piney Mountain United Methodist Church Cemetery in Candler.