CENTRAL CITY – Melvin Joe Foster, Sr., 69, of Central City, died Monday, December 28, 2020, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born June 15, 1951, in Muhlenberg County. He worked in maintenance at Perdue. He was a member of Martwick Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Phillip M. Foster.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Ballard Foster; sons Melvin Joe Foster, Jr. and Allan Hinson; daughter April Hinson; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; mother Della Arndell; sisters Julie Fraze and Millie Nelson and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday, December 31, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Rev. Curtis McGehee officiating, assisted by Rev. Matt McIntosh. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday after 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends are asked to wear a face covering, in accordance with the governor’s mandate. Capacity will be limited to comply with current state guidelines. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
