Grays Harbor County WA Archives Obituaries.....Foster, Melvin Arthur August 15, 2014
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The Mountaineer,  August 18, 2014 Haywood Co., North Carolina
MELVIN ARTHUR FOSTER

WAYNESVILLE--On Aug. 15, 2014, at 2:27 a.m., Melvin Arthur Foster, 65, went home
to be with his Lord.  Melvin passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by
family.  

Melvin was born Jan. 7, 1949, in Aberdeen, Washington, to the late Cordie O'Dear
of Canton, North Carolina, and the late Samuel Foster of Aberdeen.  

Melvin graduated from Sylva Webster High School in 1967.  He earned a bachelor's
degree in education from Warren Wilson College then went on to earn double
master degrees in English literature and history.

Melvin had a passion for learning and he taught at West McDowell Middle School
for 27 years encouraging each of his beloved students to not only excel
academically but endeavor to be better people.

He was a well loved and deeply respected educator.  He made a difference in each
life he touched and was honored to serve his country as a Naval Reservist. 
Melvin's other passions included reading, hunting, fishing, and challenging
anyone to a serious game of Rummy.  He also loved to read and study the Bible. 
Melvin was a member of Pleasant Balsam Baptist Church and a former member of
Greenlee Baptist Church.

Melvin was preceded in death by his youngest son, Jason.

He is survived by his son Eric; grandson, Blake; brothers Jim (Kathy) Weatherman
of Waynesville, and John Foster of Maryland; several nephews and nieces; and
many special friends.

Melvin was a true gentleman with an incredible sense of humor who never met a
stranger.

Funeral services were Aug. 17, in the chapel of Garrett Funerals and Cremations
with the Revs. Bobby Downs and Ricky Mason officiating.  Pallbearers included
Chuck Weatherman, Travis Foster, Michael Bryson, Chris Bryson Kenny Bryson and
David Sutton.  Burial is at Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Garrett Funerals and Cremations is caring for the foster family. 
www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com

Additional Comments:
A picture of Melvin Foster is included in the obituary.

I offer this obituary as Mr. Foster was born in Aberdeen, WA (as I was).  I will
be glad to mail it to any family member in Washington.  dorothy10young@aol.com

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