Richard H. Foster

Richard H. Foster, 89 of Fort Smith, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born June 11, 1931 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Henry and Dorothy Foster. He was a retired banker for the First National Bank of Fort Smith. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a commissioned officer. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder and treasurer. He was a member of the Rotary Club. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Foster.

There will be a private committal service at the First Presbyterian Church Columbarium, cremation arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.

He is survived by three daughters, Catherine Foster Kirkpatrick of Pleasant Hill, CA, Toni Foster Dally of Blakeslee, PA and Linda Foster Neville of Edmond, OK; a son, Richard “Rick” Foster of Oklahoma City, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Memorial Contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Hobson Preschool and Kindergarten, 116 N. 12th St., Fort Smith, AR 72901.