FOSTER, Joseph Edward, born September 24, 1941, in Dekalb, TX, passed away on September 6, 2010 at the age of 68. He retired from the insurance business after 33 years. He was a loving husband, father, uncle and grandfather. Preceded in death by father, Larkin Foster; mother, Florence Hawkins Foster; brothers, Chester Foster Pete Foster, Nathen Lee Foster. Survived by wife of 40+ years, Esper Foster; children, Brian Edward Foster, Michele McGill & husband, Jerry; grandchildren, Tanner McGill, Evan Foster, Leah Foster, Lindsey Foster; sisters, Rita Barron and Jane Wise; numerous nieces and nephews. Service will be 10:00AM Friday September 10, 2010 at New Hope Funeral Home, 500 E. Hwy. 80, Sunnyvale, TX. 75182. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6:00PM " 8:00PM.