Jeremiah A. Foster

Jeremiah Antoine Foster was born on April 16, 1981 at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, TX to Peggy and Robert Lee Foster. He grew up on Hudspeth Ave in the Harlandale area of Dallas with his Aunt Jean, Uncle Cleo and Mother for the 1st part of his elementary life. It is here where he accepted. christ at an early age at Great(er) Memorial Baptist Church and where his big heart and love for people turned a neighborhood into a family. He attended John Neely Bryant Elementary School, followed by O.W. Holmes Middle and F. D. Roosevelt High Schools. During his grade school years, he participated in basketball, baseball and band and during his senior year in 1999 he served as Drum Major of the Mustang Marching Band. Jeremiah's journey in education culminated in his attainment of a Bachelor's of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Marketing from Texas A&M University of Commerce in May of 2004. It was at Texas A&M where he was initiated into the Eta Phi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Jeremiah embarked on a storied management career in the world of big-box retail stores like Staples, Office Max and Michael's. His dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment left an indelible mark on his professional peers and the industry at large. It is also through this career where "Jay" first met Marlena Flores, the love of his life, whom he married on July 24, 2016 and shares son Jayden who inherited his father's passion for sports. Jeremiah was a very active Dad and took great pride in cheering his son on during his many championship baseball and football games and coaching his soccer team.

Jeremiah's magnetic presence and captivating charisma made him a stranger to no one. His very essence could light up a room, and his warmth touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Jeremiah's spirit was as strong as it was compassionate. He possessed a remarkable blend of cunning wit and playful charm, effortlessly captivating everyone he encountered. He saw life as a game, and his competitive nature, coupled with his alpha spirit, shone through as he engaged in challenges, always reveling in the thrill of showcasing his dominance.

Beyond his spirited competitiveness, Jeremiah was a loyal and true friend. His caring nature and genuine concern for those around him were traits that endeared him to many. He understood the true meaning of friendship, going above and beyond to make others feel valued and cherished.

Jeremiah gained his angel wings when he passed away suddenly on August 8, 2023, but his legacy lives on through the love and memories he leaves behind. He was preceded in death by his mother Peggy Ann Foster, who instilled in him the values that shaped his exceptional character. He is survived and lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Marlena Foster (San Antonio,TX), son Jayden Edward Foster (San Antonio, TX), half sister Johnetta Foster (Jacksonville, FL), brothers and sisters-in-law (San Antonio, TX and Lima, OH), and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends who will forever carry forward his spirit of strength, resilience and compassion.

As we bid farewell to Jeremiah Antoine Foster, we remember a life well-lived, a heart that touched countless others, and a spirit that will forever inspire us. In our grief, may we find solace in the enduring impact he had on us al. Jay, you will be dearly missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace, dear friend.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking to consider making a financial contribution to his Memorial Fund at the Cash App account $Marlena386.