Mr. Thomas Gid Foster

Mr. Thomas Gid Foster, 73, passed away on December 27, 2017, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus. Mr. Gid was born on August 3, 1944, in Clay County, the son of the late Earley Quincey and Evelyn Smith Foster. Mr. Gid was a member of Hebron Baptist Church. Mr. Gid was a Burner for the Babcock and Wilcox Corporation in West Point, retiring after 35 years. Mr. Gid enjoyed being outside tending to his cows and "piddling" with his tractors. Mr. Gid enjoyed being with his family. Mr. Gid wasn't quick to anger, always had a smile on his face, and always placed others before himself. Mr. Gid enjoyed life. Mr. Gid married Valinda Winter Foster on April 2, 1965, in West Point. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Millsaps and three brothers: Hearne, James, and Earley Foster. Funeral services will be on Friday, December 29, 2017, at 2:00 P.M. at Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Andy Parrish officiating and assisted by Reverend R. C. Bryan. Burial will follow in Cedar Bluff Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery in Cedar Bluff. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include His Wife Valinda W. Foster of Pheba; a Daughter, Kimberly Foster Luke (Curt) of Tupelo; Three Sons, Wayne Foster of Pheba, Craig Foster (Tammie) of West Point, and Scott Foster of Starkville, Seven Grandchildren; Foster and Lila Kate Luke of Tupelo, Erin Foster Simmons (Taylor) of Pheba, Lucas Foster of Pheba, Elizabeth Smith (Matthew) of Philadelphia, and Austin and Colton Foster of Sparta; Three Great-Grandchildren; Remington Simmons of Pheba and Maddie and Callie Smith of Philadelphia, and numerous Nieces and Nephews. Pallbearers will be Aubrey Foster, David Foster, Will Foster, Jeff Foster, Myron Foster, Hearne Foster, John Foster, Paul Young, Jr. and Hiram Millsaps. Memorials may be made to Cedar Bluff Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery Fund, c/o Mrs. Anna Sims, 703 Henryville Road, Cedar Bluff, MS 39741. Visitation will be Friday 12:00-2:00 P.M. at Calvert Funeral Home. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com