Phil Foster

James Philip Foster (Phil), 64, of Verbena, AL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior suddenly on Monday, October 29, 2018 while doing what he loved, walking his sweet dog Ali. Phil leaves behind his beloved wife of 39 years, Gail Philpot Foster; son, Brian Patrick Foster; sister, Judith Foster Reese (David); niece, Jillian Smith (Richard); three brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews, and friends who loved him dearly. He is preceded in death by his father, James D. Foster and mother, Janie Marie Wells Foster. Phil graduated from Berry High School in Birmingham, AL, and received his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Alabama. He married Gail Philpot on April 14, 1979 and God blessed them with their son, Patrick, on May 3, 1983. Phil was employed by Dominion Voting Systems for many years, but his life's work was fulfilled through his devotion to his wife and son. Whatever Patrick's interests were, they soon became Phil's passion. He was an amazing father and a beautiful example of a Godly husband. Phil loved living on Lake Mitchell. When he wasn't working, you could find him on his boat fishing, floating, and slinging his nieces and nephews or any kid he could find around in a tube. His favorite pastimes were watching Alabama Football with friends, walking the hills around Lake Mitchell with his neighbor and his dog Ali, and participating in half marathons around the state of Alabama. Phil had many names: Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Uncle, Friend and Neighbor to name a few, but his greatest name was humble servant. He was selfless, kind, and loyal to his family and all he came to know. A celebration of Phil's life will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. with the service at 11 a.m. at Clanton First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make memorial donations to Clanton First United Methodist Church.