Roaring River Mr. Johnny Wade Foster, Sr., age 60, of North Ridge Road, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009 at Britthaven of Wilkesboro. Mr. Foster was born March 15, 1948 in Wilkes County to John Royal & Sarah Higgins Foster. Mr. Foster was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam Era. He attended Ronda Church of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Survivors include: a lifelong companion, Kathleen Wood of the home; a son, Johnny Wade Foster, Jr. and wife Mary of Elkin; a daughter, Lahoma O'Lague and husband Michael of Ronda; three brothers, Allen Foster and wife Ruth of N. Wilkesboro, Boyd Foster, Pete Foster of N. Wilkesboro; three sisters, Betty Jennings, Sue Foster both of N. Wilkesboro, Judy Craver and husband Glenn of Winston-Salem; four grandchildren, Logan Wade Foster, John Morgan Foster, William Levi Foster, Molly Marie Foster; seven step grandchildren; four step great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Ronda Church of God by Rev. Jody Bewley. Burial will follow at White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Ronda Church of God. Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Foster family.