Birth date: Aug 7, 1949 Death date: Feb 19, 2020
Foster, Charles R. “Charlie” – Goodlettsville. Age 70. Passed away peacefully on February 19, 2020, surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Irene Foster. Deeply missed by his loving wife of 50 years, Read Obituary
I started at Peterbilt in 1976 Charlie was one of the first people I met. he knew his way around a truck and was a great person to teach. He took the time to explain ,he helped a lot as I was learning trucks as a young engineer. Later on he helped me as a supervisor.
He spent some time in the Denton plant while I was plant manager and he brought that know how and his teaching skills with him to help train the folks in Frame air and axle. Everyone loved him he was always smiling and happy to help and teach people how to do a new job.
he was a great man and he will be missed by many.
Jim Fykes
Krum Texas
We moved here in 1984. The corner lot next to us was all trees and woods. Later, some were saved. A very pretty home was built. It was Charlie and Billie. Much later we connected. The two of them come to be the most understanding and tolerant of me the best neighbor in our neighborhood. So much respect for them. Our connected back yards have been a zoo. Chatty back and forth on phone or texting about the coyotes, deer, rare birds that show up, skunks, and stray animals. Charlie cooked a lot and grilled for get together of church members and family times. Sweet Billie made the best best banana bread that would knock your socks off, wanting to eat the whole loaf. I would need some answers about things not to ask everyone. If Charlie could, he would answer or if he wasn't sure, Billie could. Between the two of them tolerating me alone, they were positive with all responses. Never negative. he was a people person with all. When I was wrong and angry, he'd set me straight. That was Charlie. You like it or not, he didn't hold back. He has truly been like a younger brother I had never had. He loved his wife. I'd get so tickled when he would use her nickname in our conversations with a glow. Our dog Oscar loved him to.
Family, church, & friends, we have all lost a wonderful man. No doubt God has many crowns for him up there. Enjoy your new body Charlie, your healed now and we'll all see you soon.
I was so frustrated when I was moved from an expeditor job to the line but I had to deal with it, like many of us that experienced cut backs through the years at Peterbilt. This time was different for me. I was moved to assembly one start, hosing the air brake systems and bunch of other things that I can't even remember now. Charlie Foster was the Supervisor of that line then. What I do remember is Charlie talking to me about his fishing trips, his demeanor toward other guys by calling them Hammer Heads but at the same time he could turn and lift them up and inspire the very one just insulted. Amazing! He was indeed a people person but more than that, he was a leader or at least he was a leader for me. Charlie saved my job for me at that time, but more importantly he saved me from me for I was ready to hurt someone. It may have been my frustration of being moved back to the line but Charlie knew it was level of frustration was from my home life more than anything. And on that day he talked me down, he knew what I was feeling and he helped through a dark place in my life, for that I will always remember him. It is said that we die 3 deaths, 1 when you die to self and live for God, 2 when you die and shead the body and the 3rd death comes when the last living person that remembers you dies. Charle my friend and confidant my you yet live many years to come.
Sincerely,
Steve Wilson
Charlie was my supervisor during the time I spent in Air & Electric at Peterbilt. I remember we were working overtime one evening. We were outside changing fittings on some air tanks. It was about 95 degrees that day. I remember Charlie saying, "Look at that!" We looked up and saw some of the ladies in our department riding around on a cart. I don't think that was the job Charlie gave them on overtime!! We just laughed!! Another memory is he really enjoyed the tomatoes I would bring him every summer and we always talked about growing them. Charlie was the best supervisor I ever worked for!! Miss you Charlie
Randy Huffines
I met Charlie back in 1964. He has always been a good Christian guy and so caring. When I got married in 1968 he gave me a crystal butter dish. I still have that dish and I think of him everything I use it. I am so very sorry on t-the loss of your loved one. He will be missed by all who knew him. My brother worked with him at Peterbilt. Everyone that knew Charlie has so many caring and loving words to say about him. We both went thru rehab together back in 2007. Charlie I love you and will see you again some sweet day as will your loved ones. God bless. May those Precious Memories put a smile on your faces and laughter in your hearts. I know they do mine.
