H.G. Foster

H.G. Foster

On November 24, H. G. (Henry Glen) Foster went to meet his only son David Glen Foster who passed away March 15, 2017 and be with the Lord. What stories they are telling in heaven!

It was a special day on November 21, 1930 when H.G. Foster (Hank) was born to Ella Butts Foster and William Marion Foster. He was the youngest of 6 children, 3 girls and 3 boys. H.G. grew up on a farm in Holmwood, Louisiana and treasured that upbringing all his life. He loved the country living and his family. He attended Bell City High School, graduated from LaGrange High School and was quite the basketball player.

He met the love of his life after high school graduation when he went to work downtown at Beresford’s Tin Shop across the street from the Armentor family on Mill Street. They had 6 girls and one boy and H.G. made sure he would marry Fern Armentor. They attended Lake Charles Bible Church and H.G. played softball for the church team. He was also an avid bowler in the city league.

Foster joined the National Guard and served for 8 years after being promoted to the rank of sergeant. He was in the Sheet Metal Worker’s Association most of his life, taught in the apprenticeship program for the union and taught at Sowela Technical School. He also worked at Fuller Austin Company and Air Conduit Company for many years. Foster began travelling with Babcock and Wilcox Corporation to supervise construction of industrial plants all along the Mississippi River. He could build/construct almost anything out of metal, but also helped build many family members’ homes throughout Lake Charles. Later, H.G. started K&F Metals with lifelong friend Paul Kline who was one of his first apprentices at Fuller Austin. It was a successful venture for these two good friends and partners.

After retirement, H.G. and Fern bought several motorhomes and travelled all over the country. They brought the SWLA culture with them everywhere they visited. Foster joined the Jean Lafitte Camper group and became President of that group. Camping friends loved for H.G. and Fern to cook Louisiana food and they had visitors from many states come to visit.

We ask that you when you think of H.G. (Henry Glen) or Hank Foster, remember him as one of the most honest men you ever met. He was a man who would make a million-dollar deal on a handshake. H.G. was a hardworking man who was devoted to his family and his friends and had an unbelievable love and devotion for his wife after more than 73 years of marriage. He treasured the role of “Father” and did his best to fulfill that role all of his life.

H.G. is survived by daughters, Sheryl Wilkerson (Scott) and Denise Foster of Lake Charles, and Linda King (Carl) of Wharton, Texas; caregiver, Anderia Stevens of Lake Charles; five grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Ruth Bult of Iowa, LA and sister-in-law, Jean Abate Foster of Nederland, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, J.T. Foster and J.W.(Dub) Foster; sisters, Ruth Tyson, Irene Butts, Ruby Dees and his only son, David Glen Foster; brother-in-law, Murphy J. Tyson; sister-in-law, Helen K. Foster and brother-in-law, Raymond Bult.

Mr. Foster’s family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the Heart of Hospice team for their kindness and excellence in care.

Funeral services will be at 9:30 AM Saturday, November 29, 2025 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Reverend Glynn Tyson will officiate. Interment will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation Friday will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM and will continue Saturday from 8:30 AM until the time of service in the Funeral Home.