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Clinton E. Foster 1930-2018

WARREN — Clinton E. Foster, 88, of Warren, formerly of Ronceverte, W.Va., passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018, after a brief illness.

Mr. Foster was born Feb. 6, 1930, in Hinton, W.Va., to Cecil E. and Nina W. Foster. He attended Nitro (W.Va.) High School, where he graduated as valedictorian of the class of 1948.

Clinton married his high school sweetheart, Joan Hudnall, on Aug. 25, 1951, at St. Paul Methodist Church in Nitro. Their marriage continued until Mrs. Foster’s death on Aug. 10, 2016.

Following high school, Clinton attended Marshall College (now University), where he earned a bachelor’s degree in music and a master’s degree in music education in 1955. That same year he obtained his first teaching position in Parkersburg, W.Va., and then became band director at Calhoun County High School, Grantsville, W.Va. In August 1960, the Fosters moved to Warren, where Clinton became assistant band director at Warren G. Harding High School. Clinton was at Harding until a second high school, Warren Western Reserve, was opened in 1966, where he served as band director. All four of his children graduated from Warren Western Reserve and were very active in the music program. Clinton eventually became the supervisor of music for the Warren City School System. He retired from teaching in 1985.

In 2001, Clinton was the very fortunate recipient of a successful kidney transplant from his daughter, Stacey, and he enjoyed 17 years of good health as a result of this gift of life.

Clinton very much enjoyed classical music, golf, bridge, camping, model railroading and spending time with his family. He relished continued contact with many of his former students from both high schools.

Clinton Foster is survived by his children, Leslie C. (Candy) Foster of Warren, Gregory A. Foster of Warren, Jeffrey L. (Carol) Foster of San Antonio, Texas, and Stacey F. (Gregory) Luther of Raleigh, N.C. He is also survived by his brothers, Melvin P. Foster of Staunton, Va., and Charles E. (Dorinda) Foster of Dunbar, W.Va.; sister, Janice F. (Franklin) Milam of Lewisburg, W.Va.; sister-in-law, Donna W. Foster of Charleston, W.Va.; brother-in-law, John H. (Kim) Hudnall of Merced, Calif. His grandchildren, Katey E. Foster (Adam Lucchesi) of Stamford, Conn., Calvin K. Foster of Detroit, Mich., Madeleine J. Foster of Eau Claire, Wis., Carter E. Foster of San Antonio, Texas; and great-grandson, Parker J. Koehn of Eau Claire, Wis., were highlights of his life. He also enjoyed an extended family of granddaughters, Heather (Steve) Gray and Melissa (C.J.) Fisher; and great-grandchildren, Lylah, Leah and Conner. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great- nephews and he will be greatly missed by members of his family.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald A. Foster; sisters-in-law, Ida Foster and Scheryl Foster; and niece, Lisa Whitescarver.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Foster chose to donate their remains to the Human Gift Registry Program.

Calling hours will take place 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at McFarland-Barbee Family Funeral Home, located at 271 N. Park Ave., Warren, Ohio 44481.

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