Thomas Elijah Foster's obituary , Passed away on December 22, 2024 in Goode, Virginia

Thomas Elijah Foster

November 7, 1944 - December 22, 2024 (80 years old)

Goode, Virginia

Thomas Elijah Foster's obituary , Passed away on December 22, 2024 in Goode, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Updike Funeral Home Inc

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Thomas Elijah Foster

November 7, 1944 - December 22, 2024 (80 years old)

Goode, Virginia

Thomas Elijah Foster Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Thomas Elijah Foster of Goode, Virginia, whose life came to an end on December 22, 2024 at the age of 80, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Thomas Elijah may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edgar Smith and Katie Mae Foster; and his siblings, Mary Cook, Martha Shanks, Simon Foster and James Foster.

He is survived by: his wife Ellen Chandler Foster; and his siblings, Howard Foster and Fannie Ficklen. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held on Monday, December 30th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Bedford Presbyterian Church (105 W Main St, Bedford, VA 24523).

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to The Shepherd's Table or Bedford Presbyterian Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Updike Funeral Home Inc



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Dec 30

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Bedford Presbyterian Church
105 W Main St, Bedford, VA 24523

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