Chad William Lee Foster

Herrin- Chad William Lee Foster, 22, of Herrin, died at 2:15 AM, Sunday, August 20, 2006 at his home in Herrin. Chad was born on December 30, 1983 in Herrin to Charles & Lisa (Finney) Foster. He worked at Lombard Caf in Herrin and, prior to that, at Walts Pizza in Marion. He also worked odd jobs helping out friends and family. Chad had a keen sense of humor and was loyal to a fault. He was a survivalist who had a zest for life. He enjoyed fast cars, video games, especially Halo, and rock music. He was drummer in the rock band, Lash Out. SURVIVORS: Son- Gabriel Randall Lee Foster- Carbondale Mother & step father- Lisa & Raymond Tartt- Herrin Father & step mother- Charles Chuck & Kimiko Foster- New Port News, VA Brother- Rick Rich, Jr.- Johnston City Brother- Charles Lee Foster III Sister- Megan Wade- Carbondale Maternal Grandfather- Bill Finney & wife Glenda- Herrin Paternal Grandparents- Charles & Barbara Ann Foster- Freeman Spur Several Aunts, Uncles & Cousins Many Close Friends He was preceded in death by his grandmother; Joyce Finney & Uncles & Aunts; Vivian & Elmer Metz & Bill Finney, Jr. The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 25, 2006 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Layman Donnie Shelton will officiate. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-9:00 PM, Thursday, August 24, 2006 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family and envelopes will be available at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com. .