Jerry was very active in his community as well family and many friends. Affectionately known as "Fly", Jerry "Got It Right". He accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and it was evident in his daily life and joyous fellowship when he was at church praising God.
Jerry met the love of his life, Dorothy Clifton and they were united in Holy Matrimony in August of 1984, a love that lasted until his death. Jerry loved his children, Jerrilyn, Latrice, Tyrone, and Dedrick. He was known as PaPa by his grandchildren and had a close bond with his brothers and sisters. He had many friends and was very fond of his classmates of Drew High School, especially his graduating class of 1969.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 32 years, Dorothy Clifton Foster; two sons, Tyronne (Yolanda) Stanley of Dallas, TX and Dedrick (Tiffany) Shephard of Little Rock; two daughters, Jerrilyn Foster of Arkadelphia and Latrice Foster of Mobile; five sisters, Mary Foster of St. Louis, MO, Christian and Classis (Clarence) Green both of Pine Bluff, Rosetta Foster of Monticello and Barbara (Clifton) Richardson of McGehee; four brothers, Elder Melvin (Mary) Foster, Troy (Rose) Foster, Charles (Willie) Foster, and Larry Foster all of Monticello; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; father in law and mother-in-law, Brenda (Donald) Freeman and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday night at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(28)
Classie Jones Green
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, November 25, 2016I want to say a big THANK YOU to The Stephenson-Dearmon Staff and all FAMILY and FRIENDS for a WONDERFUL CELEBRATION OF JERRY'S LIFE GOD LOVE YOU AND ...We Do Too....GOD BLESS
Peggy Green Ollison
Spring Valley, CA Tuesday, November 8, 2016 My cousin, Dee Dee and the Foster Family...I am deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one -- and yet we know...
There is an appointed time for every event under heaven...A time to weep, and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time to dance.
Occasionally a time of mourning enters our lives, sometimes stealing in almost silently, sometimes brashly breaking down the door to our well-constructed sense of security. Neither path reflects nor distorts the fact that God loves us. But tragedy and mourning are both part of the ebb and flow of the "rhythm of life."
Rest now Jerry Don... thank you for being my friend.
Shun davis
, AR Monday, November 7, 2016 Cousin fly will be truly missTimothy Forrest
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 6, 2016 Dorothy (DeeDee),So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing, lifting your family up in prayers. Jerry was a great man, he always had a smile on his face and would speak every time I seen him! He will be deeply missed. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you in your time of need.
Love Tim & Diane Forrest
Judy Matthews Floyd
Las Vegas, NV Saturday, November 5, 2016 Dorothy and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God give you & your family strength doing this difficult time. Jerry Don was such a friendly & funny guy. He gave us lots of laughs. I know he will be truly missed. But, know he will always be with you. God bless you and your family. RIP Jerry Don. Love you all.Judy
Melissa Tullos
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 5, 2016 To the Foster Family,I just to tell u that (Jerry Don ),may not be here anymore
But we will see him again oneday up in the sky .No more pain
Or stuffing he is at rest in the arms of our mighty name of our
Heavily father Jesus Christ. ..Melissa TUllos (aka nice wildcat)
Andy Briant
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 5, 2016 Foster family: So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was a nice man s and a good friend. May God bless you all with peace and comfort at this sad and difficult time.Dianne Lloyd
monticello, AR Saturday, November 5, 2016 Dorothy, I was so sorry to hear of Jerry!s passing. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.Dianne
Dianne Lloyd
monticello, TX Saturday, November 5, 2016 Dorothy, I was so sorry to hear of Jerry!s passing. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.Dianne
Diane Lewis-Avery
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 5, 2016 To The Foster Family and Tyrone,My heart is heavy to hear of Jerry passing. I thank God that I had the chance to have him in my life. Jerry Don was a very good person, he never met a stranger. He would do anything for you and give you the shirt off his back. He was a family man and he love the Lord. The last time I saw him he was talking about the grandchildren and Tyrone. Jerry Don was the same where ever you saw him he never change and always kept a smile on his face. My prayers and thought are with the family. RIP
BENNY CHANDLER
Phoenix, AZ Friday, November 4, 2016 If Jerry Don Foster learn anything in this life he learned how to love he was full of the virtues of humility, integrity wisdom and holiness and these virtues were grounded in his creator and taught to him from generation to generation starting with his great grand parents Lucie[ Lambert] an Henry miller he developed these virtues by showing faith in his life. he did what our creator asked us to do.Kay McClain Worbingotn
Monticello, AR Friday, November 4, 2016 Dear Dorothy, I first wrote in the guestbook before the obituary was posted because I know some of Jerry Don's siblings. I did not make the connection until I saw you at Walgreen's tonight, and it dawned on me that this might be your husband. I came home and immediately pulled up the obit to see if he was. I am so sorry!! You and your family have my sympathy at this most difficult time. You will be in my prayers!Linnie Stanley Edwards
Mckinney, TX Friday, November 4, 2016 Let not your hearts be troubled.Believe in God; believe also in me.In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.John 14:1-4
Artis Jones
kansas city, KS Friday, November 4, 2016 The Foster Family: Sorry to hear of Jerry Don passing. You all are in the Jones Family prayers. Our Deepest Sympathy.Windell wilson
Warren, AR Thursday, November 3, 2016 My prayer go out for ur familyGreg Jefferson
St. Louis, MO Thursday, November 3, 2016 My condolences to the family!!Earnestine Colburn
Monticello, AR Thursday, November 3, 2016 Melvin, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Patricia Leonard-Jackson
Little Rock, AR Thursday, November 3, 2016 God saw fit in his infinite wisdom to call my dear friend home.Jerry'slove for Christ & his family gave me joy whenever I was in his presence.
He will truly be missed.This happened so fast .I was not prepared to let go but God is able to give us strength.Prayers for all of your family
Barbara Hampton
Piine Bkuff, AR Thursday, November 3, 2016 I have now u all my life your family and mine family where kin' To the Foster Family I am Truly sorry about his passing. Our thoughts and Prays are with you'Dalton Fisher Jr.
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Rest in peace cuz. To the family I know you all love him ,but God loves him more .may God bless and keep ya,all.diane collins
watauga, TX Wednesday, November 2, 2016 rest in peace my friendBarbara Benton
Warren, AR Wednesday, November 2, 2016 You are in my thoughts and prayers. He was always smiling whenever I saw him.Tria Green
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, November 2, 2016 God truly blessed us when he made Mr. Foster. He was the friendliest man I have ever known I don't think he ever meet a stranger and if he did he made them feel WELCOMED at all times. I can remember him as a child coming by to visit my parents he always made us laugh :)))) He would speak no matter where he saw you and hold up traffic in front of my grandmother's house til he got what he had to say out. LORD BE A COMFORT TO THE FAMILY AND MAY THE LORD REST IN HIS SOUL!!!!Batts Family
, TX Wednesday, November 2, 2016 We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family during this trying time ..our thoughts and prayers are with youKay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 1, 2016 My condolences to the family of Jerry Don Foster. I did not know him personally but know some of his family. He for sure had that 'Foster smile'. Melvin, Classie, Troy and other family members - you have my sympathy at this difficult time.Naudia Carter
Kansas City, KS Tuesday, November 1, 2016 You will be truly missed! I'm praying for your family....Ralph &Teressa Hunter
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We lost a good friend.Anita Riley
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 1, 2016 May God comfort the family during this time of sadness. God bless each of you.