Robert L. (Bob) Foster

Funeral Services for Mr. Robert L. (Bob) Foster, 78, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Frank Coens officiating. Private family interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Foster was born January 14, 1939 in Monroe, LA and passed away July 28, 2017 in West Monroe, LA. He was a retired branch manager for Motion Industries and member of St. Paschal Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Mr. Foster was a volunteer for AARP Tax Services, the Sheriff’s Department, Chennault Aviation Museum and Glenwood Hospital. Bob was a loving husband, devoted father, wonderful friend, and dedicated employee. Everyone who knew Bob was aware that his family meant everything to him. He was also an enthusiastic football fan, a worldwide traveler, and an avid reader. Even with his health issues, he always maintained a positive attitude and welcomed everyone with a smile. Known as a man of character and integrity, he touched the lives of all who knew him.
Mr. Foster was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest I. Foster and Stella Foster; daughter, Lara Lee Foster; sister, Marion Wall; brother, Bill Jo Foster.
Survivors include his wife, Linda B. Foster; daughter, Lisa Foster (Tammy); son, Rob Foster, Jr. (Helena); sisters, Barbara Oliver, Frances Frey; brother, Jim Foster (Patti); sister in law, Susan Linhares (Jerry); and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Linhares, Terry Barnhill, Ed Holiday, Jeff Adams, Maurice Linam and Berney Perritt. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jackie Beavers and Steve Winnon.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to St. Vincent dePaul Pharmacy and St. Paschal’s Catholic Church.