James Stuart Foster

James Stuart Foster, 73, of Salem and formerly of New Castle, died peacefully with his children by his side on Monday, January 23, 2012. He joins his Heavenly Father with his beloved father and mother, James (Jim) Foster and Virginia F. Paitsel. His surviving family includes his two devoted daughters, Robyn Foster-Newcomb and Michelle Foster Carper and husband, Bobby; grandchildren, Lisa Jorgensen and husband, Jason, Brooke Caldwell, Zachary Carper, and Brandon Carper; great-grandchild, Ashley Jorgensen; sisters, Genevieve Hannah, Jeanette Huffman and husband, Leslie, and Barbara Huffman and husband, Charles; special friend and companion, Francis Foster and family; and many special nieces and nephews. James was a resident of Salem, but originally lived in New Castle where he raised his family and worked at Lawrences Bestway as a meat cutter and state meat inspector. He was later employed by Malone & Hyde as a foods coordinator. From there, he worked with Valley Rich as an inspector. Educationally, he studied ministry at Ferrum College. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to physicians Dr. David Wyatt, Dr. David Buck, Dr. Mike Boyd, Dr. Matt Skelton, and the staff at Carilion Thoracic Intensive Care and Springtree Rehabilitation Center. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the New Castle United Methodist Church at 364 Main Street in New Castle. Interment will follow at the Huffman Memorial Park. The Rev. Loraine Taylor and the Rev. Penny Wilson will officiate. Flowers are appreciated and donations made in James name may be sent to either the Craig County Rescue Squad at 184 Paint Bank Road in New Castle, VA 24127 or the Salem Rescue Squad at 201 South Broad Street in Salem, VA 24153. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.johnmoakey.com. The Foster family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441.