Billy D. Foster

Billy D. Foster of Fayetteville, Ark, transitioned peacefully into the hands of God on March 6, 2019 at the age of 85. He was at his home surrounded by his loving wife of 64 years and several family members. Bill was born in Brentwood, Ark, on February 16, 1934. He was raised and lived in Winslow, Ark, until he moved to Fayetteville in 1969. Bill was the oldest of five, he had three brothers Ernie, Jerry and Terry Foster and one sister, Wanda Donaghe. Bill was employed by the Fayetteville Police Department for 23 years. He retired as Captain of the force in 1992. He then spent his next 26 years doing the things he loved which included spending time with his very large family, woodworking, gardening, building flower gardens, mowing, tinkering in his garage and anything else that he could do outside. He was always available when anyone needed help with anything. He also was his mom's primary caregiver the last 2 years of her life. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, J.D. and Opal Foster and a son-in-law Roger Harp. He is survived by his wife Sue (Ross) Foster; five daughters, Vicky (Dick) Janway, Gena Harp, Myra Sisk, Sandra (Matt) Campbell and Karla (Fred) Yochum; 14 grandchildren, Faira (Scott) Sexton, Fawna Janway, Falicia (Matt) Bailey, Joe Harp, Amy(Josh) Smith, Bryan(Leslie) Harp, Amanda(Nick) Tyburski, Whitney(Kendall) Riley, Madelynn(Jared) Meyer, Andrew Campbell, Scott (Beth) Taylor, Rachel (Matt) Shipp, Rebekah (Wayne) Johnson and Ashley (Mike) Weers; 24 great-grandchildren, Devon, Kolton, Peyton, Tucker, Jackson, Dally, Kelsey, Gus, Connor, Kase, Harper, Jacob, Annabella, Landon, Lucas, Lincoln, Cash, Rosalie, Braelyn, Matthew, Ethan, Kyla, Michael and Nai'yna. Ark. Visitation will be held at Beard's Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville Monday, March 11, 2019 from 5-7 p.m.. Celebration of Life service will be Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Beard's Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Parks Cemetery in Winslow under the direction of Beard's Chapel. The family would like to express their sincere thanks for the wonderful care given by those at Circle of Life Hospice. In lieu of flowers. donations can be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark., 72762 in memory of Billy D Foster. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.