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John Marcus Foster, Jr.

Passed 03/04/2021

Obituary For John Marcus Foster, Jr.

Moore - John Marcus Foster, Jr., 65, of Moore, SC, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Spartanburg, SC on March 2, 1956, he was son of the late John Marcus Foster, Sr. and Maggie Lee Shelton Foster.

Marcus was a 1974 graduate of Dorman High School and a 1979 graduate of Spartanburg Technical College.

Marcus was a retired veteran of the U.S. Navy; he served in Operation Desert Storm. Marcus was also the Broker-in-Charge and owner of Clayton Marcus Realty.

He was a Deacon at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.

Left to cherish his memories are: his wife, Sylvia Hunnicutt Foster; two children, Lakecia Foster Stickney (Alim) of Silver Spring, MD, and Clayton Foster of Moore, SC; four grandchildren, Chanya and Miracle Foster of Spartanburg, SC, Kaydon Foster of Moore, SC and Alim "Deuce" Stickney, II of Silver Spring, MD; his siblings, Sandra Maynes, Mary Byers and Harrison Foster all of Moore, SC and Lynne English (Theodore) and Sharella Caldwell both of Spartanburg, SC; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Ida and Johnny Adams.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC.

A Celebration of the Life of John Marcus Foster, Jr. will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 502 S. Daniel Morgan Ave., Spartanburg, SC. Burial with Military rites will be in the Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 2310 Cannons Campground Rd., Drayton, SC. Services will be streamed via Facebook Live at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Spartanburg.


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To the Foster family and friends, our deepest condolences for a wonderful person gone so soon, may the memories he left get you through. He was a true business person and we were bless to have know him. Mr. & Mrs. J. Davis

Sylvia I am so sorry about Marcus I didnt know he had passed away until this morning March 12, until Linda called me, and I confirmed it on the internet.Please accept my sympathy for your loss.

To the Foster Family our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. May God grant you strength and comfort.

John and Gloria Young

Lakecia, Deacons Nabritt and Carr our Group 5 Layleaders were mistakenly left off the email. With deep sympathy during this difficult time, may you find comfort in the sympathy expressed by your Alfred St Baptist Church Group 5 Members. The Group is praying for you and your family. Natalie Sorrell, President, Chukwuma Nwaka, V. President; Tamia Peterson, Secretary; Myra Johnson, Events Coordinator; Melanie Moore, Evangelism Coordinator, John McCauley, Treasurer, Annette Thomas, Chaplain.

With deep sympathy during this difficult time, may you find comfort in the sympathy expressed by your Alfred St Baptist Church Group 5 Members. The Group is praying for you and your family. Natalie Sorrell, President, Chukwuma Nwaka, V. President; Tamia Peterson, Secretary; Myra Johnson, Events Coordinator; Melanie Moore, Evangelism Coordinator, John McCauley, Treasurer, Annette Thomas, Chaplain.

Sylvia, The Barthwell family send out condolences to you and your family. I will truly miss my brother in Christ. May God continue to bless you and your family 🙏 Deacon Darryl and Natasha Barthwell 🙏

Sylvia, may the grace, protection, and peace of God be with you and your family. I will miss seeing Marcus at the gym with his melodious baritone voice and gentle nature. If my family can assist you in any way, please let us know. Arthur Brewton

Sylvia we are so sorry for your loss we will continue pray for you and the family. Carolyn and Donnie Sims

Sylvia we are so sorry for your loss we will continue pray for you and the family. Carolyn and Donnie Sims

Sylvia and family, my prayers for you all as you transition to a different life with the loss of such a large part of your family. The memories of Marcus's smile, laughter and spirit will remain with you always, along with God's love and mercy to get you thru the years to come. Please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you. Let me know if I can be of any help as I know the road that you will now travel. You all are in my thoughts and prayers, Mary Johnson.

Marcus will be truly missed in our community. He devoted so much to Real Estate and his friends. A big smile and big heart is how I will remember Marcus. I appreciate all the times spent with him and the laughs we shared! Prayers to Sylvia and family!

I have known Marcus as a real estate professional for many years and he will be greatly missed--especially his big smile. My condolences to his family on his passing.

Prayers of comfort and strength during this difficult time of loss. Sylvia I'm just a phone call away. Love Ella Spears and family

Fair seas and following winds....To our shipmate, from former Naval Reserve members. Your brothers of the Spartanburg Naval Reserve Center, YN2/LN2 William J Jones and IC1 Cleveland H. Watkins, will cherish the fond memories of duty, and basketball, moments shared. You will be missed.

Marcus will be missed in the Real Estate community. I have known him for over 30 years and back in the day used to punch his arm whenever I saw him and tell him that he was "getting soft". This was back when he spent a lot of time in the gym! He would always laugh. Rest in peace sweet friend. Beth Abernathy

To Sylvia and the Foster Family, I send my deepest sympathy for the loss of such a vibrant person. I will always remember Marcus smiling, joking, and letting out a deep laugh. Sometimes I would see Marcus and Sylvia out together shopping. Words cannot express the emptiness in your hearts. Lean on God to get you through this difficult time. Remember that Death has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. May God Continue To Cover You With His Divine Love and Give you Peace. Barbara, Demetrius and Maurice Duncan

Marcus was a great man in the real estate world. I will miss seeing him at our meetings. I loved his smile. He will be greatly missed by all. Praying for you and your family. Traci Brock

My condolences to the Foster family, We love you. Tony and Cynthia Waters.

Fond memories from days far gone. Fond memories of old Macedonia too fond and 💕 loving memories of the new Macedonia. Peace be with thee. May your faith in our savior guide you comfortably threw this difficult time. My sympathy to the entire family. Sincerely. Doug Martin.

Sylvia and family, Marcus was a Giant. We have been friends and business partners over 20 years with no disagreements at all, THAT'S PRETTY BIG. He will be highly missed. Walter Henderson III

The Corinth Baptist Church Adult Choir Sends Condolences to Sherella and the Foster Family. Spiritual Blessings to you.

Sorry for your loss Sylvia

To Sherella, Mary and Sandy. You'll have our sympathy. Blessings to all. George and Margaret Holloway.

YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES, PRAYING FOR YOU AND THE FOSTER FAMILY MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE STRENGT TO EDURE. HE IS YOUR FORTRESS AND STRONG TOWER. TRUST AND LEAN ON HIM. SINCERELY YOUR BESSIE BARNETTE MILLER AND FAMILY

Sylvia, my heart aches for you, and for the loss of my friend. I will miss his big smile and hearty laugh at the gym. Marc was such a fine man! Praying for your family, Brian Honeycutt

Sylvia and the Foster family sadden to hear about you all loss. praying for God to give the strenght to endure. keep relying on God , He will bring you through.

Sylvia, so sorry to hear of your loss. Keep the faith in God and he will show you the way. DWilliams

Words cannot express how deeply saddened we are by the loss of your loved one. We pray God keeps His loving embrace of you during this season of your life. Our deepest sympathy to the Foster Family. ~Love, Corina, Renee, Deja and Rei

Saddened to hear of your great loss. Our prayers to the family. May God strengthen and comfort you during this very difficult time.

Ed and Theresa Fernanders

Praying for the family. Gid bless and keep you during your bereavement.

Tommy and Linda Rice Williams

Marcus will truly be missed by all who knew him. I'm so sorry for your loss!!!

Sylvia & Family my heart is sadden in the lost of Marcus. Hold on to God in times such as these. Love, Lynn Nash

Soldier of the Lord went home 🙏🏿 To the Sylvia and the family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Marcus was dear friend and brother. May the Lord comfort and give you peace Willie Degraffinreid

So sorry for your loss. I'm praying for you and your family during this time.

Sylvia I send my condolences to you and your family. I pray that God gives you strength during your time of brevement. Alberta "Annette" Johnson

Sorry For Your Loss ,Lorenzo Black jr

Praying with you all and for you all. God chose you to be a part of this journey & be blessed by the gifts only your husband and your father could provide. Sending extra love your way...Qia

Sylvia, we send our sincere condolences. Tracy Owens-Lyles

I am praying for Mr.Marcus wife and Family. I loved seeing them come to Walmart. I always called them my mom and daddy.

Our prayers are escalating for your strength. From the Brown and Parks family.

Sylvia, I am praying for your strength. May God's favor cover you and your family during this time of grief. Dr. Suber

Sylvia, praying that God gives you and your family comfort and strength during this difficult time. He is able. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Gloria Meadows

Thankful to have the pleasure of knowing such a nice, kind person. The Lord has picked another flower. I pray that God grants this beautiful family comfort and peace thru this painful time. Prayers and love to each of you. Emma S. Garner

Sorry for your lost.My heart go out to the family. Carolyn S.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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