George Frederick Foster

George Frederick Foster was born May 29, 1923 in Macon, Georgia. He was one of nine children. He attended local schools and played football in high school, graduating in 1941. On February 20, 1943, George was inducted in the United States Army Air Corp., reaching the rank of Sergeant; he was discharged from service February 25, 1946. Returning from service, he attended the University of Florida, graduating in 1950 with a BSEE. He worked in the Aerospace Industry at Boeing, then Lockheed and retiring from United Technologies Corporation in 1986 as Senior Launch Conductor. He is survived by his wife Ernestine and four sons. Graveside services will be held Friday, December 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with W. Mike Adams officiating in Bougainvillea Cemetery. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home - Avon Park www.stephensonnelsonfh.com