James D. Foster “Jimmy Dean”, 86, Jasper

James D. Foster “Jimmy Dean”, 86, of Jasper, passed away at 8:05 a.m. on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper.

James was born in Daviess County, Indiana on April 4, 1935, to Arvel R. and Glen (Hedrick) Foster.

He retired from Prides Creek Golf Course where he worked as a groundskeeper.

He was a lifetime member of the Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Otwell Ruritan Club.

He is survived by two sons, Richard (Bobbie) Foster of Washington and Randy (Sherry) Foster of Jasper; one daughter, Renaee Keller of Loogootee; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; one sister, Mable Lamb; two brothers, Donnie and Tommy Foster.

Preceding him in death was his companion, Delores F. (Foster) Unterbrink; two sisters, Sally Gotwalls and Mary Lou May; one brother; Bobby Foster and half-brother, John Foster.  

A prayer service for James D. Foster “Jimmy Dean” will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. at the Becher Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Pastor Jason Rea will officiate the service.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until the 8:00 p.m. service time at the Becher Kluesner Funeral Home North Chapel on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

A burial will held at a later date at Oak Grove Cemetery in Daviess County.

Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.  

Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.