Lionel B. Foster

Lionel Foster Obituary This service will be livestreamed. Please click on the link below at 10:55am Obituary Lionel Bernard “Bo” Foster, 76, of City of South Fulton, Georgia, transitioned to his Heavenly home on Saturday, July 2, 2022. The Cleveland, Ohio, native was the youngest of four children born to the late Henry and Estelle Foster. Lionel accepted the Lord, as his personal Savior at a young age and was baptized at Bethany Baptist Church where his mother, Estelle, served as a Mother of the Church. She brought many family members closer to Christ through Bethany’s doors. Lionel attended Miles Standish Elementary School, Empire Junior High, and was a Glenville “Tarblooder” Class of 1965 alum. In addition to being quite popular, in his senior yearbook he was voted “Best Built”. In 1966, Lionel was drafted into the U.S. Army, and he honorably served in Vietnam. In 1969, Lionel married Donna King. From this union, two daughters were born, Catherine “Candie” and Angela “Angie”. Bo was employed by and retired from TRW after 25 years of service. Subsequent, employment included Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA). Bo relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to reside closer to his daughters who proudly served as caregivers in his time of need. Lionel loved life, lived it to its fullest, and was a joy to be around - always joking and saying things to make those in his company laugh and smile. Bo’s time in Vietnam and his religious upbringing had him often say, “It Is in God’s Hands.” He freely spoke his mind, and his upbeat attitude easily made him the favorite uncle, brother, cousin-in-law, and friend. Bo was a great cook who learned from the best - his mom, Estelle - and viewed himself as a “pit master.” He loved watching sports, music, was a member of several bowling teams, and he loved to host and entertain. No matter who you were, you were always welcome in his home - And, even offered a plate or two. He had a “big heart” to go along with his big personality, and would give the last of his last to friends and family alike! Bo was preceded in death by his sister Mildred Strong, and brothers Henry Jr. (Hank/Crip) and James Milton (Boot/Bookie); sister-in-laws Eloise and Beatrice Foster; nephew Larry Foster, and son Ronald. He leaves a legacy of love and cherished memories to his beloved daughters, Catherine Foster-Rowell, PH.d., (Eugene); Angela Jackson (Gene), Bridgette and Sheryl; granddaughters, Taylor Jackson, Paige Rowell, and Autumn; nieces Diane Foster, Aletha Jones (Bobby), and Valda Strong-Glenn (Micah), along with a host of cousins to include Winnifred Albert, Shirley Tubbs (Johnny), Robert Denson, Joyce Hall (Edward); Henry Foster; great nephews, a great niece, and a host of life-long, treasured friends - Bruce Cleveland, James Collins, Luke Davis, Roderick Hirsch, Garfield Tucker, Vincent Griffin, and Marsha Love - his beloved Glenville and North Boulevard (NBLVD) family, who helped drive the priceless memories we will treasure for a lifetime. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lionel B. Foster, please visit our floral store. Read More

Lionel B. Foster

July 25, 1945 - July 2, 2022