of Flippin, AR
July 28, 1953 - June 14, 2022
It is with sadness for those who that will miss him, but also the appreciation of the legacy and impact he left behind, that the family of Gary Thurman Foster of Flippin announces his passing at 68 years old.
He was born July 28, 1953 in Batesville, Arkansas to Thurman Thomas Foster and Laura Leona Talburt Foster. As one of nine children, he is preceded in death by John Foster, Linda Farris, Madeline Strutton and Jerry "Pepper" Foster; but is survived by four sisters, Regina Wilson, Joan Hankins, Jane Rovani and Rhonda Leonard.
On March 3, 1985, Gary illustrated his sales skills, and convinced Debi Jean Foster to join him on an adventure of a marriage that would never be described as boring. During his life he impacted many nieces, nephews and children that passed through his purview, but illustrated what it is meant to be a real dad to his children; Johnathan Wayne Foster, including wife, Stace Stokes Foster, Darla Hulen and Jarred Cantrall. Blessed with big meat paw hands that were not always gentle, he always used them with love for his kids. His bigger than life personality, but even bigger heart, wholly loved his nine grand and two great grandchildren; Devin Hulen, Emily Kyle, Ben Cantrall, Gage Hulen, Abigail Foster, Noah Cantrall, Zachary Foster, Asher Cantrall, Beckham Cantrall, Malakai Hulen and Corey Kyle.
During his 68 years of excitement, he held many professions that typically leaned on his desire to delegate and/or sell his perceived new ideas, leading to 35+ entrepreneurial journeys. These journeys and paths didn't always lead to success, almost always proudly carried his name, sometimes included contributions to gaming institutions and always led to stories.
On the evening of Friday, June 17, 2022 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, there will be a celebration of life and visitation for those friends and families that would like to attend and share stories about Gary with his journey coordinator Debi.
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27 Condolence(s)
Nancy Trimble
Thursday, October 13, 2022
I just found out about this - I am so sorry Debbie for your loss - I wondered when I saw the lot cleared up there in Flippin. I wish I would have known sooner. He will be missed.
Tom Angel
Monday, August 1, 2022
Debi, I just learned of Gary’s passing recently. I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember your kindness and the times we had working together at Alltel/Windstream. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort and peace. Take care my friend.
neil & mary reinhard
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Debi Jean and families,
We are so saddened to learn of Gary's passing. We have known him for several years, but in just the last couple years we became good friends with him. We will surely miss him as I know you all will too. Good friend, great guy!
If there is anything we can help you with, Debi, please let us know. Our love and sympathy, Neil and Mary
Greg Williams
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Garys family and many friends. He will be missed.
Connie Huddleston
Monday, June 20, 2022
Words seem impossible to write. Gary was unique, bit eccentric and undeniable one most caring and trusting individual known. My friendship with Gary and Debbie is truly heartwarming. Gary rest in peace. Your real journey has just begun!!! God's hands welcome.
toyedith richards
Sunday, June 19, 2022
It has been an honor to have worked with you. from the Ladies in Traffic
Dustin p Horton
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Sorry for your loss he was a good man
William A Brookshire
Saturday, June 18, 2022
When I saw Gary, I saw a true friend in evert way. I pray for the tears to become smiles again at his memories for his family. I was blessed to have worked for Gary and will miss my friend.
Sonja Jessen
Saturday, June 18, 2022
I was shocked and saddened to hear that Gary has passed.
We were classmates and we will miss his attendance at our Class Reunions. He was our baby of the class!! He was proud of that. He let us know every reunion.
Gary was one of those people when you meet you will never forget.
Deb, I am praying for you and your family. You have good memories of you love. May the Lord give you peace on your sad days without Gary. He loved you so much. He was proud of his family.
Love & Prayers,
Sonja Lawrence Jessen
Rosalee Wade
Friday, June 17, 2022
Gary always had big ideas and wasn’t afraid to follow his dreams.. So sorry for the Foster
family.
Karin Evans
Friday, June 17, 2022
Debi, I am so sorry about your loss. I will miss Gary a lot. He was such a nice person! He always welcomed me and accepted me - even when others didn't quite know what to do with "that little German girl" many years ago.
Perhaps, Gary and Jerry are meeting up and are going on lots of fishing adventures together! They always talked about that - and didn't get the opportunity.
Our thoughts are with you all!
Karin and the Evans family
Jeanie Hall
Friday, June 17, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the family. Praying for you all. Jeanie
Terri Ivie Smith
Friday, June 17, 2022
Gary was truly one of a kind. Eddie and I will treasure the memories of our adventures with Gary and Debi for years to come.
I wish I could find a way to ease your pain during this difficult time.
Eddie and I will always be just a phone call away for you guys.
Wilma Crawford
Friday, June 17, 2022
Gary I'm gonna miss you . I enjoyed your friendship in school and out fly high with the Angel's.
Tim and Stacey Parham
Friday, June 17, 2022
Debi, Jonathan and family, I loved Gary Foster. He was my cousin as his mother and my grandfather Ernest Talburt were brother and sister. I had had many wonderful talks with Gary and I have a deep affection for him. I love you all and pray peace to your family. We are mourning with you. God bless.
Susie
Friday, June 17, 2022
So sorry for the families loss. Hayden and I send comfort , hugs and prayers for all .
Mary Adams
Friday, June 17, 2022
So sorry for your loss prayers going up ðŸ™
Leisa Blackwell
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Debi and Darla we are sorry to learn of Gary’s passing. Our prayers are with your families.
Paul and Susan Johnson
Thursday, June 16, 2022
We are so sorry about the passing of Gary. He was definitely one in a million. Praying for the family!
Stephanie Osborne
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Debi,
Marvin and I had the privilege to go on a couple of those “famous “ Gary adventures with you. We were sorry to hear of his sudden passing. He was always larger than life.
Love y’all
Marvin & Stephanie Osborne
Jane and Shoja Rahrovani
Thursday, June 16, 2022
We love you Gary and always proud of you. You were such a hard worker but always lived life to the fullest and raised your children wonderfully and helped many people. You love people and never met a stranger. You will love being in heaven with your family and all those ancestors you will get to know. We will love you and meet up with your someday. Love Your Sister Jane and Shoja
Richard Stoltze
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Gary was a good friend, neighbor and classmate of mine.
Mary 'Mitchell' Morrow
Thursday, June 16, 2022
My thought and prayers are with the family. I have a lot of good memories when he coached out softball team when I was young.
Kenford & Lisa Carter
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Shannon Chandler
Thursday, June 16, 2022
My prayers are with all of Gary's family and friends. He was always kind to me in Flippin. God Bless all of you.
Roger Barrett
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Wanda & Larry Sutton
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Our thoughts & prayers go out to all of Gary's family & friends, may you remember him with the love he gave all of you & the wonderful memories you share, it will help some with the rough days ahead. He will be looking upon you all from heaven. And when you are doing something you loved doing together he is there. There's a song that help me . Dancing in the sky from a angel perspective, is good & Dancing in the sky , there 2 different one's 1st on rewrite of the first , I like it better.
Thinking of you all, Larry & Wanda Sutton.