Fred Foster, 74, of Du Quoin, passed away at 12:59 P.M., Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the SIH Herrin Hospital..
Fred had worked as a warehouse supervisor at Fare Foods in Du Quoin. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Du Quoin. Fred was a United States Army veteran. He served in the Military Police and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and National Defense Medal. He was rated expert with the M-16 rifle. Fred enjoyed being outside, either in his garage working on one of his many projects, hunting, fishing, or putting out a big garden.  Sports was a huge part of his life, from playing in school to watching his own kids and grandkids at their games and activities. If he wasn't at home watching the St Louis Cardinals or on the side line of a Du Quoin Indian game, he would be at The Corner Pocket having his morning coffee.
He was born September 29, 1948 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of George A. and Emma Arlene (Kunkel) Foster, Sr.
He married Christine Huie on February 21, 1970 in Du Quoin and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, two daughters - Natalie Foster-Long of Du Quoin and Melanie Blair and husband Kenny of Jacksonville, FL, three grandchildren - Dalen Foster, Daisy Long and P.J. Blair, two brothers - George A. Foster, Jr. and wife Sharon and Dean Foster and wife Helen, all of Du Quoin, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Robert Morwell officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M., Monday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the St. John's United Church of Christ or donor's choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.