Ricky Gwen Foster,

Ricky Gwen Foster, 56, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2013 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born on May 21, 1956, he was the son of Harley Foster (the late) and Vercie Price Foster. He worked in the auto industry and attended Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church. Including his mother, those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Diane Foster; three children - Patricia Johnson and husband Weston, Ryan Foster and wife Deanna and Allison Foster and special friend, Jacob Fransisco; one grandson - Wyatt Johnson; one sister - Jean Teague and husband Gerald; a special friend - Chris Outlaw; along with a numerous number of nieces, nephews and other family members.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church in Bethlehem and Service will begin at 3:00 pm with Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.