Funeral services for Clinton Clarance “Grandpa” Foster, of Sperry, were held Monday, August 27, 2012 at Central Baptist Church in Owasso, OK. Reverend Bob Atwood officiated and burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, OK. Casket bearers were Burl Lindsay, Jr., Shaun Lindsay, Tyler Swindell, Roy Robinson, Dustin Pittsley, and Kevin Watkins. Honorary casket bearers were Zach Rivers and Dan Clark, II.
Clinton was born February 13, 1931 in Broken Arrow, OK to John Thomas and Mary Francis (McMahon) Foster. He passed away August 20, 2012 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 81.
Clinton, known by many as Clint, was a retired draftsman after working for John Zink Company and Koch Industries for many years. Clint loved going camping and fishing up until recent years. Clint also served his country in the United States Navy.
He is survived by his son, Bill Foster of Tulsa; step-son, John Swindell of Sperry; step-daughters, Vivian Martin of Skiatook; Gloria Lindsay of Sperry and Sandra Taylor of Owasso; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Foster; 5 brothers; and 5 sisters.