Matthews R. Foster Sr.'s Obituary
Mr. Matthews R. Foster Sr. departed this earth on September 22, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Matthews, also known as Matt, was born on March 5, 1951, to the union of Dunbar and Lenora Foster. Raised in North Muskegon on Russell Road, Matt attended Reeths-Puffer Elementary School. Later, moving to the downtown Muskegon area on Cedar Street, Matt attended Orchard View High School from where he graduated. As a young boy Matt attended John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church, then moving membership to attend New Liberty Church of God in Christ, where his uncle, Elder Willie Foster, was the pastor. As Matt got older and remarried to his wife, Debra, he gave his life to the Lord, rededicating himself before his transition. Matt was employed with Teledyne Continental Motors until his retirement. He enjoyed skating, fishing, and drinking beer!
Rest in Peace
Luke 23:43: “I assure you, today you will be with Me in paradise.”
Matt leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Debra Foster; siblings: Paul Foster of Troy, MI, Billy (Rebecca) Foster of Dowagiac, MI, Jerome (Debra) Matthews of Indianapolis, IN, Peggy Anderson of Indianapolis, IN, Romus (Georgia) Foster of Grand Rapids, MI, and Linda Foster of South Bend, IN; children: Donates (Tonya) Keenan, Gerald Andre Foster, Matthew R. Foster II, and Jerema Fox, all of Muskegon, MI, Robert Jamal Foster of Las Vegas, NV, Thelma Cheeks of Atlanta, GA, and Zaneena (Troy) Cowan of Newark, DE; 27 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; special nephew, Brian Foster; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. He is heaven bound to join those who preceded him in death: parents, Dunbar and Lenora Foster; brothers: Tyrone Matthews and David Foster; sisters: Evelyn (Robbie) Blackwell and Arnola Corneluis; children: Antonia (Donnie) Burks, Diyamond Foster, Brandan Jackson, and Toma Booker; and sister in-law: Roberta Foster.
A FUNERAL SERVICE will be taking place for Matthews at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 30, at Church of the Living God, 4249 Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI, 49444, with VISITATION taking place an hour prior. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 737 E. Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49442.
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