Jessie FOSTER, II

Jessie Lawrence Foster, II was born February 8, 1946 to the union of Eloise Smelly and the late Jessie Foster, Sr. He departed this life on February 26, 2014.

He was baptized as a young boy. On October 11, 1989 Jessie was united in Holy Matrimony to Sandra Foney.

A true outdoorsman, Jesse was an avid golfer and loved to hunt and fish. He was known for his creativity in the kitchen as well as on the grill. He proudly created his secret recipe barbecue sauce which won awards throughout South Florida.

A skilled painter for decades, Jesse owned two successful painting companies, Buckeye Painting and Foster & Sons Painters.

Jesse took pride in spending time with his family and friends. He was especially attentive to the needs of his mother. Jesse put family above all things and on several occasions, he warmly opened his home to family members in need. To many of his nieces and nephews he was a beloved and much needed male presence and caring father figure.

Jessie graduated from Withrow High School and later received a degree from Norfolk College. He was a Vietnam Navy Veteran. He continued his career in the Navy Reserve for over a decade. He was a hard worker, and often worked three jobs to support his family. He worked at GE, the Fernald Plant, Florida International Airport, Hamilton County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and was a contractor for metropolitan housing.

Survivors include his wife Sandra Foster; his beloved sons Jessie L Foster, III (Tiffany), James Lance Foster (Kayann), Johnathan Foster; and Jason Foster who proceeded him in death; his mother Mrs. Eloise Smelly; and he is also survived by his step children Lavinia Marshall (David), Kimberly Magette (Orlando), Deron Lear (Marla) and Rodney Lear (Gwendolyn); 13 Grandchildren; 9 Great Grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Family and Friends are invited to a Visitation (10a) and Funeral (11a) - Thursday, March 6, 2014 at New Prospect Baptist Church, 1829 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202.