James E. “Butch” Foster Jr., 73, Huntington, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, at his home. He was born March 9, 1948, in Huntington, to James E. and June M. (Funderburg) Foster Sr.

He was married on March 29, 1974 in Huntington, to Margaret C. “Maggie” (Bradley) Trainer who preceded him on June 2, 2015.

He is survived by sons, James (Glenda) Foster III, Jesse (Angela) Foster, and Lee (Susan) Trainer III, all of Huntington; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren; brother, Mike (Gloria) Foster, Huntington; three half-brothers: Tom (Julie) Niemann, Goblesville; Brent Foster, Huntington; Carlton “Jodie” Niemann, Bluffton; six half-sisters: Karen (Phil) Welty, Wabash; Carol (Steve) Swaim, Rockville; Dee Dee Foster, Brenda Foster, Sue Niemann and Debbie (Dan) Driscal, all of Huntington; aunt: Joan Beall, North Webster, as well as many North Webster area cousins.

Arrangements are with Owen Family Funeral HOme.