Foster Clinton Smith, was born on May 6, 1935 to Mary Elizabeth Norris-Smith and Foster Crum Smith in Frederick, Maryland. He later moved to Mulberry Street which holds many memories. He was educated and graduated from Old Frederick Douglass High School, in Baltimore, Maryland. Upon completion of high school he enlisted on August 1, 1954 in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged on May 7, 1961. He was employed by Lord Baltimore Press later known as the International Paper Company for 23 years. He then was employed by Domino Sugar Factory for 18 years from which he retired at the age of 62. He married Juanita Pauletta Dixon on May 8, 1954, who preceded him in death on September 21, 1992. Out of that union four children were born, Foster C. Smith, Jr., Gregory D. Smith, Warren A. Smith and Sheila D. Smith-Johnson. He later married Carolyn E. Smith who also preceded him in death on November 3, 2011. No children were born of that union. Foster enjoyed traveling, football, baseball, concerts, jazz shows and the beach. His favorite show was 60 Minutes and he preferred not be disturbed during viewing. His favorite food was fried chicken with bread and butter. He was an outgoing and very sociable person. He preferred face to face interactions over telephone conversations. Foster was a joy to all and will be missed. He was loving known by his nieces and nephews as "Uncle Pop" and fondly to others as "Smithy". He was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Frances Smith-Hill (June 10, 1998), Delores Anna Smith-Rone (June 19, 1998), Valaida Jacqueline Smith-Taylor (July 31, 1999) and first cousin, Richard Alexander Smith (April 29, 2010). Foster leaves to mourn: three sons and one daughter, Foster Smith, Jr. (Glenda Smith-daughter in law), Gregory Smith (Beverly Smith-daughter in law), Warren Smith and Sheila Smith-Johnson (Dwayne Johnson-son in law); two grandsons, Dwayne Jr. and Julius Johnson, a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and other family members and friends. Viewing Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home Tuesday, December 03, 2013 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM Email Details 2140 N. Fulton Ave.
Baltimore, Maryland 21217 Directions Funeral Service Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home Wednesday, December 04, 2013 10:00 AM Email Details 2140 N. Fulton Ave.
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