Jerry Ellis Foster Obituary
The passing of Jerry Ellis Foster (Hammond, Louisiana) occurred on September 14, 2026. Jerry, born on January 25, 1929, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jerry Ellis Foster to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Gladys Foster; his parents, Andrew Foster and Annie Foster; his brother Aubrey Denson Foster; and his stepgrandson Philip Shwaiko.
He is survived by: his children, Marilyn Foster Galloway (Tag), Jan Foster Romero (Brian), Stephen Wade Foster (Kris Shwaiko), Samuel and William Arthur; his grandchildren, Carlye Galloway Keen (Kyle), Brett Burchfield (Whitney), Aaron Burchfield (Amy), Zack Traylor (Jayme), Lindsey Nyeki Kinchen (Aaron), Amy Foster Stewart (Wade), Seth Foster (Casey), Becky, Matt and Julie Brook Arthur; his great grandchildren, Brock Bankston, Bryce Bankston, Rylee Foster, Brock Kinchen, Kole Foster, Kale Kinchen, Olivia Kinchen, Piper Burchfield, Cash Burchfield, Camille Burchfield, Isabella Levandoski, Alexander Campbell, Josephine Campbell, Brynlee Traylor and Henry Traylor; his stepgrandchildren, Alexandra, Anastasia and Paul Shwaiko; and his great great grandchild Kora Kinchen.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Jerusalem Baptist Church (11109 Jerusalem Church Rd, Hammond, LA 70403-1935). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
