Darrell Wayne Foster

He was born on December 29, 1950, in Baytown to Alvin Earl and Mildred (Smith) Foster. He married the former Kristi Dianne Soileau on March 22, 1975. In his early life, Darrell worked in construction, operating heavy machinery. In his thirties, he decided to change directions. He was a 1986 graduate of Lee College. Soon after, he decided to follow his father-in-law into a career in law enforcement, graduating from the officer training program at Alvin Community College. His started his career as a deputy sheriff in Chambers County and in 1994, he was a candidate for Chambers County Sheriff. Darrell spent the final years of his active duty in Harris County as a deputy constable with Precinct 3, retiring in 2003. In his retirement, he enjoyed travelling the back roads of Texas on his motorcycle and spending time with his wife and their dog. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, and was a member of the East Houston Lodge of the Freemasons.

Darrell is survived by his wife, Kristi Foster, son Christopher Foster of Houston, mother-in-law Rosa Soileau of Baytown, brother and sister-in-law Danny and Sylvia Foster of Baytown, sisters Janie Foster of Centerton, Arkansas, & Patricia Aston of Baytown, brother-in-law Keith Soileau and wife MaryAnn of Mont Belvieu , and nieces and nephews Trent FerrIll & wife Jeannine of Highlands, Tami McCreary and husband David of Garfield, Arkansas, Joshua Soileau and wife Angela of Houston, Annie Branch and husband Jonathan of Deer Park and Danyell Aston of Baytown. He was preceded in death by parents Alvin and Mildred Foster, and father-in-law Alvin H. Soileau.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Trent Ferrill, Christopher Foster, Danny Foster, Fred Miller, Jr., Joshua Soileau and Keith Soileau.

Arrangements under the direction of Earthman Baytown Funeral Home, Baytown, TX.