Luther ‘Luke’ D. Foster
FOSTER
Luther “Luke” D. Foster, 75, of Nestorville, West Virginia, passed away on Feb. 23, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer at his residence surrounded by family.
He was a proud veteran of the United Sates Army, where he served in Vietnam. He was an avid hunter, skilled woodworker and carpenter. He loved talking, walking, keeping track of all current events and spending time with his family. His grandkids and great-grandkids were his pride and joy.
He was born April 26, 1949, in Philippi, West Virginia, to the late Bernard and Sarah (McDonald) Foster.
He was united in marriage to Reta B. Foster, on Nov. 1, 1991, in Philippi, West Virginia.
He is survived by his siblings Harold (Debbie) Foster of Springfield, Ohio, Vincin (Judy) Foster of Buckhannon, Barbara Gillis of Philippi, Minnie (Jim) Stewart of Chesapeake, Virginia, Arnold (Diana) Foster of Philippi, Ronnie (Debbie) Foster of Philippi, and Mike Foster of Clarksburg; children Daniel McDaniel, Timothy (Virginia) McDaniel, Randy McDaniel, Pamela McDaniel and Shelia (Ray) Marsh; grandchildren, Kimberly (Chad) Gardner, Jason (Devin) Lake, Brandy Cunningham, Isaac (Lindsey) Tingler, Derek (Shannon) McDaniel, Kara (Adam) Duckworth, Krista Tingler, Krystal (Robert) Snyder, Nick (Brandi) Marsh, Randy (Josie) McDaniel, Noah McDaniel and Hunter McDaniel; great-grandchildren, Kyler, Shane (Sadie), Ian and Maddison Gardner, Brianna and Bronlyn Cunningham, Ella Tingler, Brooklyn McDaniel, Ava Pumphrey, Destiny Hill, Laiken Drummond and Kaydence and Logan Snyder; many nieces and nephews; a special friend, Don Harris, and his extended veteran family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Reta; sister, Betty Jane “BJ” Daniels; brother, William “Bill” Foster; grandson, Justin Marsh; daughter-in-law, Rosetta McDaniel; and brother-in-law, Mac Gillis.
The family wishes to give a special Thank You to the VA Hospital and WVU Medicine Hospice and nurse Lila.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorial contributions to be made to Wounded Warriors Project PO Box 758516, Topeka KS 66675-8516, or online www.support.wounded warriorproject.org.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 5-8 p.m. and on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. with Pastor Tammy Phillips officiating.
Interment will follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery with military honors being accorded by the U.S. Army and Belington American Legion Post 96.