Allen Ray Foster

Allen Ray Foster, 84, of Olive Branch, died Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at his home. He was born November 24, 1929 in Alexander County to Henry C. Foster and Effie (Twente) Foster. He married Juanita (Warren) on December 23, 1946. Allen was a lifelong member of Trinity Assembly of God Church in Olive Branch where he served as Deacon. He was a member of the Browning Quartet and the Trinity Singers. He served on the Board of Directors of Capaha Bank. Allen was employed at SJ Campbell Equipment, Gowin John Deere and also owned Foster Implement Company in Olive Branch for 38 years. He served on the school board for Egyptian High School for 6 years. He also served as a board member of the Olive Branch Cemetery Association. Allen proudly served his country in the United States Army stationed at Kimpo Air Force Base in Kimpo, Korea. He was also licensed as a private pilot for 47 years. Allen was a Master Mason of Caledonia Lodge No. 47 in Olive Branch for 60 years. He was a 32nd degree member of the Scottish Rite for 40 years. He was also a member of Eastern Star, Caledonia Lodge No. 47 in Olive Branch, Illinois. He was an honorary member of Jonesboro Lodge No. 111, Anna Lodge No. 520, Cobden Lodge No. 466, Cairo Lodge No. 237, Murphysboro Lodge No. 498, and Dongola Lodge No. 581. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Foster, one son, Randy (Toni) Foster of Olive Branch, one daughter, Gail (Kenny) Smith of Tamms, grandchildren, Raelen (Courtney) Rigdon of Jackson, MO and Erin (Adrean) Aguila of Cape Girardeau, MO; three great grandsons Drew Rigdon, Alex Rigdon, and Tristan Aguila; two brothers, John (Marilyn) Foster of Virginia and Harold (Sharon) Foster of Olive Branch; one sister Minnie (Charles) McCoy of Olive Branch; Nieces and Nephews and a cousin, James Foster of Carlinville, Illinois. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Effie Foster, infant son, sisters, Nellie Masterson, Margaret Browning and Edith Mae Miller. Visitation will be from 4PM to 8PM with Masonic services at 7:30PM, Friday, May 16, 2014 at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms. Services will be at 11AM, Saturday, May 17, 2014 with visitation from 10-11 all at Trinity Assembly of God Church in Olive Branch with Rev. Stephen Clardy and Rev. Mark Thrasher officiating. Interment will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery. Crain Funeral Home of Tamms in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Olive Branch Cemetery. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and the church.

Allen Ray Foster

November 24, 1929 - May 14, 2014