Bobby Wayne Foster

Bobby Wayne Foster, 71, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2018 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX after a 14-year battle with cancer. Bobby is survived by his wife, Carol; daughter, Ashlee Simmons and her husband Dan; daughter, Sonya Warner and her husband Scott; son, Alan Boney and his wife Kristy; sister, Billie Patterson; brother, Bill “Dennis” Foster; seven grandchildren: Daniel, Amelia, Alyssa, Elizabeth, Kayla, Olivia, and Isabella; nieces: Jessica, Kelly, and Lindsay; and greatest companion and loyal sidekick, Max. He’s preceded in death by parents Venita and Bill Foster. Bobby was born to Venita Moore and Bill Foster on November 11, 1947 in Overton, TX. Always an outdoorsman, his early years consisted of hunting and trapping in the woods around Arp, TX. After graduating from Kilgore High School, he attended Kilgore College before being drafted at twenty years old to the US Army in 1968. He went on to serve in the Vietnam War from 1969 through 1970 as part of the US Army First Infantry Division “Big Red One”. He was a decorated soldier and received numerous awards for his time in war including a Bronze Star and an Army Commendation Medal with a combat V for Valor. The war truly defined his remaining life as a proud veteran and patriot. After the war, Bobby found an outlet for his perfectionist nature in the iron working trade. He spent almost a decade building steel structures across the Midwestern US. Leaning on that work experience, he co-founded a steel erection company in Houston, TX called Steel Masters Incorporated in 1981. He was very proud of his contributions of growth to the Houston area through the construction of many buildings. His retirement came early at the age of 57 due to an unexpected diagnosis of cancer. Bobby and Carol were married for 32 years. In their early years, they enjoyed many trips to Galveston, spending time with family, and sightseeing all over the United States. One of Bobby’s favorite adventures was peacock bass fishing down the Amazon River in Brazil and met many lifelong friends during these trips. Post-diagnosis, Bobby found great enjoyment in having his family over while he cooked. He was very family oriented. He loved watching his grandkids compete in their various sport activities and watching them excel academically. Additionally, he loved spending time with his dog, Max. The two were truly inseparable. He will be dearly missed by his friends, family and all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Bobby Foster to MD Anderson Cancer Center. The Foster family is especially grateful to Dr. Donna Weber and the entire staff at MD Anderson. The family of Bobby Foster requests that anyone attending the service please dress more "casual" (no suits). This was Bobby's request and will be a more appropriate way to honor him as this was how he lived his life. Thank you

Bobby Wayne Foster

November 11, 1947 - December 29, 2018