Johnny Edward Foster

Johnny Edward Foster, 84, of Higginson, passed away, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born on November 18, 1942, to the late Van and Josie (Phillips) Foster.

Johnny was of the Baptist faith and found great enjoyment in the simple pleasures of life, especially fishing and spending time outdoors with his friends. Above all, he cherished his family and treasured the time spent with those he loved. He was a devoted husband who lovingly cared for his wife before her passing, and he held a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His love for his family and the memories they shared will forever be treasured.

He is survived by his daughters, Melissa Robinson, Jossie Polly M. Blansett (Richard), and Patricia Ray (Norman); grandchildren, Shalen Gray, Jacob Gray (Courtney), Joshua Rayburn, Courtney Stevens, and Kaitlyn Wright; great-grandchildren, Rhea Rayburn, Adilyn Rayburn, Lynnleigh Dawson, Oliver Dawson, Zylie Doby, Sensai Doby, Kenzleigh Gray, Ember Gray and Waylon Stevens; siblings, Cecil Foster, Roger Foster, Rickey Foster, Carolyn Trefeathen, and Joeanne Fowler; as well as a his life long friends, Jerry Hamm and Jerry Don Hamm.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 60+ years, Ruthie Marie (Kidd) Foster; brothers, Presley, Jimmy, and Jerry Don Foster.

A memorial service will be held 12:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Searcy McEuen Funeral Home Chapel.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to a charity of your choice or you could plant a tree in his memory.