Donald Foster, 84, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away December 27, 2022, at Piggott General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott, Arkansas.

He was born on November 5, 1938, in Crockett, Arkansas, and was the son of the late William "Buck" and Flora (Bolton) Foster.

Donald was united in marriage to Melba Alderson on December 29, 1956.

Donald was a Veteran and was a member of Masonic Lodge #545 and Eastern Star. He was an Alderman for the City of Piggott and also was active in the Piggott Jaycees and Piggott Little League. In addition, he served the Piggott community as a businessman, owning and operating an auto parts store for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Melvin Foster.

Donald is survived by his wife, Melba Foster of Piggott, Arkansas; two sons, Dwayne (Belinda) Foster of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Don (Thea) Foster of Sikeston, Missouri; grandchildren Nicole (Kevin) Beirne, Bryant Arkansas, Jessica Beaty of College Station, Texas, Sara Beaty in Mascoutah, Illinois; great-great grandchildren, Blaine and Asher, Bryant, Arkansas; two brothers, Marvin (Pat) Foster of Port St. Lucia, Florida, Bill (Irene) Foster of Jefferson City, Missouri; twin sister, Ollie Hardie of Webb City, Missouri; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 31, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hoggard & Sons Chapel in Piggott, Arkansas, with Bro. Anthony Dowdy officiating. Burial is in Piggott Cemetery in Piggott, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Eddie Henley, Wayne Henley, Scott Myers, Kevin Beirne, Kenney Foster, and Roy Stender.  Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas, is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation is Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. in Hoggard & Sons Chapel in Piggott, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials to Legacy Hospice in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, in memory of Donald Foster.