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Paul Foster Obituary
Native of Greenville County, he was the son of the late Edward Burnside and the late Earline Foster.
Educated in the Public School System of Greenville County, he was a 1974 Graduate of Greer High School, a member of Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church and a former employee of Leigh Fiber.
Surviving are: his wife, Georgia Lou Foster of Inman, SC; sons, Shun Foster of Duncan and Shavis Foster of Greer, SC; daughters, Emmy (Jeremy) Coleman of Greer, SC and Tanya Valentine of Duncan, SC; brothers, Lewis (Georgia) Foster of Greer, SC, Malcom (Jennifer) Foster of Wellford, SC and Bill (Janet) Foster of Mauldin, SC; sisters, Mary Lee (David) Casey, Betty (Perry) Dennis and Flora (Victor) Jones, all of Greer, SC; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Viewing will be from 1:00 until 5:00 pm on Friday, July 11, 2025 in The Fred Singleton Slumber Room of The Gilmore Mortuary.
Funeral Services will be 12:00 Noon on Saturday July 12, 2025 in New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
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