Dr. G.A. Foster, 69 years of age, died at his home in Liberty Thursday of last week. He was one of the county’s most prominent physicians. He was born and reared in Alamance County, near the Randolph County line. He received his education in the public schools, later attending J.W. Thompson’s military school at Oakdale, in those days a splendid school. Dr. Forster then went to Baltimore where he entered the Baltimore Medical College. During the vacations he practiced with the late Dr. John W. Page near Burlington. After completing his medical education, Dr. Foster returned to his home community and began the practice of his profession.
He was married to Miss Margaret Whitesell and to this union was one daughter, Mrs. J.D. Gregg of Liberty. Dr. and Mrs. Foster moved to Liberty many years ago. Since his wife’s death five years ago, Dr. Foster’s niece had been living with him.
While the deceased underwent an operation a few weeks ago, he had recuperated and was in his usual state of health until on the day prior to his death when he began suffering with his head. He remarked to his son-in-law, Dr. Gregg, the evening before the end came that if any of his patients had similar symptoms, he would pronounce the ailment a burst blood vessel, but regrated having to diagnose his own case that way knowing the result.
At bed time he urged Dr. and Mrs. Gregg to go home and rest, saying the telephone would be connected and they would be notified of any change. He apparently rested during the night and at 6 o’clock Thursday morning, upon being asked by his niece as to his condition said, “I do not understand,” and just here gasped and the end came, Dr. and Mrs. Gregg arriving just as he died.
In the passing of Dr. Foster the county has lost a good citizen, the community a good, conscientious physician and the daughter an ideal, sympathetic father. An unusual tribute paid by Dr. Gregg to his father-in-law is that “All that I am that is worthwhile is due to Dr. Foster and his influence.” He was at all times interested in civic and educational affairs and upon numerous occasions has assisted worthy young people in securing an education.
He was a Mason and also a member of the Jr. O.U.A.M. He represented this county in the Legislature from 1912 to 1916. He was president of the Bank of Liberty and was prominently connected with other business affairs.
The funeral was conducted from the Baptist Church at 2 o’clock Friday by Rev. T.L. Ellington. The many beautiful floral offerings and the large assemblage of relatives and friends attested the high esteem in which Dr. Foster was held. The Junior Order had charge of the funeral service.
From the front page of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, October 29, 1925
newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn91068009/1925-10-29/ed-1/seq-1/
No comments:
Post a Comment