Maxwell Garnett Foster, age 85, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026. He was born on February 12, 1941, and spent his life devoted to his faith, family, and community.

Maxwell was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. For 60 wonderful years, he shared a loving marriage with his beloved wife, Flora Foster. Together, they built a strong and faithful family rooted in love, compassion, and dedication to one another. He was the song leader at the Pascola Pentecostal Church. He enjoyed farming, watching St. Louis Cardinals games, and playing with his beloved dog, Peanut.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Flora Foster; his parents, Floyd and Fleeta Foster; his stepdaughter, Fannie Hide; and 2 brothers, Gene and Dean Gurtin.

Maxwell leaves behind four children: Mary (John) Truelove of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; Allen (Terri) Foster of Portageville, Missouri; Carol Foster of Pascola, Missouri; and Joyce (Robert) Drumright of Blytheville, Arkansas.

Maxwell was the proud grandfather of Josh Hyde of Illinois; Jonathan (Nadia) Hill of Las Vegas, Nevada; Christopher (Bridget) Hill of Kennett, Missouri; John (Erika) Truelove of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; Brian Foster of Louisiana; David (Amber) Foster of Millington, Tennessee; Christopher Dalton (Caitlyn) Drumright of Wardell, Missouri; and Shania Drumright of Hayti, Missouri.

He was blessed with 12 great-grandchildren: Caleb Paul Hill, Samson Hill, Addalee Parson, Elise Hill, Asher Hill, Kylee Truelove, Spencer Truelove, Owen Drumright, Paisley Drumright, Mackenzie Fortune, Kohen Foster, and Bristol Drumright.

Maxwell will be remembered for his kind heart, unwavering devotion to his family, and the love he showed to everyone who knew him. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him.

Funeral Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, in the John W. German Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Danny Neal officiating.  Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

John W. German Funeral Home in charge of services.