James Dallas ‘Doll’ Foster

Published 2:10 pm Thursday, November 1, 2018

Mr. James Dallas “Doll” Foster, 95, of Pine Ridge Road, Cooleemee, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 at his home.

He was born April 10, 1923 in Davie County to the late Luther Franklin and Ora Catherine Morris Foster. Mr. Foster was a member of Cooleemee First Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II and was recipient of two Bronze Stars. Mr. Foster retired from the VA Medical Center as a nursing assistant. He was a member of the Autumn Care Believers, a group he organized to spread the gospel in worship and song to the residents of Autumn Care.  Mr. Foster was a loyal and loving husband.

He was also preceded in death by: a daughter, Anita Louise Foster; and 2 brothers, Harold Foster and “Tincie” Foster.

Survivors: his wife, Nancy Louise Ridenhour Foster of Genesis Health Care of Salisbury; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10 at Cooleemee First Baptist Church with the Rev. Allen Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.

Memorials: Cooleemee First Baptist Church, PO Box 518, Cooleemee, 27014.

Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.