Harold L. Foster

IN MEMORY OF: Harold L. Foster Serving Location: CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – CAPE GIRARDEAU 829 North West End Boulevard, Cape Girardeau, Missouri Harold L. Foster, age 80, of Olive Branch, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 in Olive Branch, Illinois. He was born January 11, 1944 to Henry C. and Effie Mae (Twente) Foster in Olive Branch, Illinois. On December 30, 1964, Harold married his forever love, Sharon Coleson and together they spent over 59 years together in love and she survives. Harold was a truck driver among other things. He was mechanically gifted and could fix anything. He was very passionate about anything that involved using his hands, which made him a great problem solver and certainly helped his various occupations and side jobs. Harold was also an avid musician. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church and was very faithful to his church and family. He even met his sweetheart at church. He grew up and raised his family in his hometown of Olive Branch. He is survived by his wife, sons, Timothy C. (Cheri S.) Foster, Leslie H. Foster, daughters, Yolanda K. Doughty, Belinda M. (Gregory D.) Gibson, 12 grandchildren, Steven Nolkemper, Brittany Below, Breanna Foster, Alex Doughty, John Doughty, Nathan Doughty, Tinsleigh Doughty, Makayla Doughty, Austin Gibson, Jayden Gibson, Natoma Gibson, Logan Gibson, 7 great-grandchildren, sister, Minnie McCoy, and other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his three grandchildren, Skylar Ray Gibson and twins, Spencer Foster and Tyler Foster, five siblings, Margaret, Nellie, Edith Mae, Allen Ray, and John. Visitation for Harold will be Monday, February 26, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Crain Funeral Home, 829 North West End Blvd, Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Tuesday, February 27 from 11:00 Am until 1:00 PM at the First Assembly of God Church, 312 Dearborn St., Scott City, Missouri with the funeral service following at 1:00 PM at the church with Randy Morris officiating. Interment will follow the funeral service at Olive Branch Cemetery in Olive Branch, Illinois. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to the family to help offset funeral expenses. Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Crain Funeral Home.

Harold L. Foster

January 11, 1944 - February 23, 2024