James Ezra Foster, Sr., 76, of Pineland, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Houston Methodist Hospital.

James was born in Groveton, Texas on November 25, 1944 to Roy Sanders and Priscilla Lee Thurman Foster.  He was a member of the United States Navy attached to the Marine Corps as a medic and served in Vietnam.  After leaving the military, he worked at Temple-Inland for 38 years as Superintendent of Electrical Maintenance.

James was a 50 year resident of Sabine County and a member of Rosevine Church of God.  He was hardworking member of his community earning the award of Citizen of the Year.  He was an active member of the Pineland Service Club and an awesome cook, always being called on to grill the steaks for the Pineland Day activities.  He was also an avid hunter.

James loved Jesus and always put God first and he wanted all his grandchildren in church.

James is survived by his wife, Lynette Foster of Pineland; son, James E. Foster, Jr. of Hemphill; grandchildren, Chelsey, Corbin and Chloe; and great grandchildren, Aubrey and Everleigh.

He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Patricia Sanders; daughter, Kandice Lee Foster; and sister, Carolyn McCreary.

Graveside services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 26, 2021 in Pineland Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.

Sabine County Honor Guard will provide Military Honors.

Serving as pallbearers are Tommy Smith, Corbin Foster, Dustin Bragg, Royce Parrish, Kevin Woods, Burl McBride and Robert Mitchell.

Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com.