Donnie Foster

Donnie FosterEasley, SC

Charles Donald Foster, 76, of Easley, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.

Born in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Charles Luther Foster and Eva Sue Hinton of Greenville. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from John D. Hollingsworth. He was a member of Easley First Baptist Church and a member of the ER Eller Sunday School Class.

He is survived by the mother of his two children Marlene Foster, a son Joey Foster of Easley and a daughter Shannon Ballew, husband Alan, and two grandchildren, Adam and Addison Ballew of Easley.  

A graduate of Parker High School '58, and North Greenville College, he loved life and loved to Shag. He was inducted into the Greenville Shaggers Hall of Fame. He was loved by many friends who may have known him as “Redfox”. He was an all-around athlete an avid Gamecock fan.

Visitation will be Saturday, December 19, 2015, from 12:30 until 1:45 at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road followed by memorial service at 2:00 in the chapel with Dr. John Adams officiating. Committal service to follow at Robinson Memorial Gardens.

The family will be at 310 Wexford Way, Easley, SC.

Much appreciation to Richard M. Campbell's nursing staff and Patriots Hospice staff for loving and caring for our dad.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Research at www.michaeljfox.org.  Your contribution is matched if donated by Dec. 31.

Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.