Clarence L Foster Obituary (1934 - 2012)

Clarence L. Foster, Sr., 78, of Decatur, IL passed away on Friday (Oct. 12, 2012) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A life celebration service for family and friends to share memories of Clarence will be held from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 21, 2012) at 5615 E. Monarch Drive Decatur, IL. Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family at P.O. Box 271 Decatur, IL 62523. Mr. Foster was born on September 15, 1934 in Decatur, IL, the son of Henry E. "Barney" and Sena "Lizzie" Elizabeth (Logue) Foster. Clarence retired in 1995 as an Operating Engineer for Local 965 in Springfield, IL after 44 years of service. He was a very proud father and grandfather who adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Clarence would carry candy at all times for any children he would encounter, giving him the name Candy Man. He was an avid Concealed Carry Law advocate. Clarence married Maxine Ann Nicholls on March 20, 1954. Surviving is his wife: Maxine Ann Foster of Decatur, IL; daughter: Deborah (Jeffery) Weita of Jacksonville, FL; sons: Jeffrey (Brenda) Foster, Sr. of Decatur, IL, Clarence L. Foster, Jr. of Oreana, IL; sister: Georgia Mundell of Decatur, IL; brothers: Danny (Pam) Foster of Texas and Barney (Margaret) Foster of Long Creek, IL; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.