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Roy Albert Foster, 90

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Roy Albert Foster, 90, was born Feb. 5, 1917 and died Jan. 2 at River Park Hospital following an extended illness.

A farmer and nurseryman and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Arthur Ross and Hassie Reeder Foster. He was married to Mary Estie McGinnes Foster, who preceded him in death Feb. 22, 2005. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Eula Frances Foster; brother, Robert Foster and sister, Minnie Medley.

He is survived by one son, Roy ‘Bud’ Foster of McMinnville; two grandsons, Bradley Foster of Mt. Juliet and Tracy Foster of McMinnville; two great-grandchildren, Owen Franklin and Parker Hildreth; brother, Thomas Foster of McMinnville and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today in High’s Chapel with Richard Bowman and Nestor Stewart officiating. Burial will follow at Webb Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service today at High’s.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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