Robert L. Foster, 85, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.
Robert had a B.S. degree in chemical engineering and was retired from Union Carbide with 42 years of service.
After retirement, he served for several years as an environmental lobbyist for Charles Ryan and Associates.
Robert was a member of Charleston Baptist Temple and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Chemical Corps.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nelda Foster.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Hauser Foster; daughter, Katherine (Patrick) Leggett of Charleston; son, Mark (Leska) Foster of Culloden; and one grandchild, Andrew Foster.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at the Charleston Baptist Temple Sanctuary with the Rev. Dean Davidson and the Rev. Archie Snedegar officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Baptist Temple Church Garden Columbarium.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be sent in memory of Robert to Charleston Baptist Temple, 209 Morris St., Charleston, WV 25301 and/or Kanawha Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, has been entrusted with the arrangements.