James Harry Foster, SR

James Harry Foster Sr.

January 27, 1922 – September 17, 2026

James Harry Foster Sr., affectionately known to his family as “Pop-pop,” passed away of natural causes at home in Paulding County, Georgia, on September 17, 2026, at the age of 104. His life connected generations, and his memory holds a cherished place in the family history he helped shape.

Born on January 27, 1922, in Asheville, North Carolina, James was the son of Yank Foster and Annie Bell Goins. He was raised in Asheville and later served his country during World War II as a Sergeant in Company B, 366th Infantry Regiment, a unit that served in Italy. His military service remains an enduring part of his legacy, alongside his cherished roles as a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

James and his wife, Mildred Eddie Jones, were the parents of James H. Foster Jr. and Harriet Josetta Foster. Through their children and the generations that followed, the Foster family’s story continued.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mildred Eddie Jones; his son, James H. Foster Jr., and daughter-in-law, Margaret Veronica Townsend; his daughter, Harriet Josetta Foster, and son-in-law, Vincent J. Epps; and his six siblings, Cleopatra Foster, Alonzo R. Foster, Virginia Louise Foster, Charles Edward Foster, Dorthey Lee Foster, and Jean Alma Foster.

He leaves to cherish his memory his grandson and sole surviving heir, Vincent J. Epps II, and his wife, Wanda R. Epps (Brown); and his great-grandchildren, I’syis N. Epps, Khimani E. Epps, Mason N. Epps, Éva Acai Epps, Ashan Kwali Epps, Skylar Brown, and Sevin Reign Epps. His family will carry his memory forward through the stories they share and the generations still to come.

A graveside service honoring his life will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at Sunset Cemetery in Asheville, North Carolina.

Across 104 years, James became part of a history much larger than any single lifetime. To his family, he will always be Pop-pop.