Obituary for Barry Kent Foster
RUSH SPRINGS, OK: Barry Kent Foster, 59, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Oklahoma City.
Barry was born Tuesday, May 9, 1961 in Pauls Valley, to Coach S.J. and Betty (English) Foster. After graduating from Lindsay High School in 1979, he furthered his education, earning an Associate’s Degree while playing baseball at Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton and East Central University in Ada, where he continued his baseball career and earned his Bachelor's Degree. Barry met the love of his life, Lesa Jennings, and they married on October 19, 1985 in Rush Springs, and recently celebrated 35 wonderful years of marriage. He worked as a teacher and coach until his retirement. Barry coached at Rush Springs, Marlow, Cache, and Duncan schools throughout his career. He was also a proud member of the Rush Springs church of Christ.
His 30 years of coaching accomplishments include: Oklahoma High School All State coach (West) 1998; Oklahoma-Texas Oil Bowl head coach 2008; OCA Football Coach of the Year 2007; Oklahoma Football Coaches Association (OFBCA) Past President 1999-2000, President 1998-1999, Vice President 1997-1998, Secretary 1996-1997, OCA Region 5 Rep 1994-1996; Oklahoma Coaches Association (OCA) President 2004-2005, Vice President 2003-2004, Region 5 Rep 2000-2003; in 2018, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Once happily retired, Coach Foster spent time running his own lawn mowing business with his son, Kyle, taking care of numerous yards across South Central Oklahoma. He had a servant’s heart and enjoyed buying gifts for loved ones, babysitting grandchildren, making food for others, and calling and talking to people to show he cared. Barry never failed to attend sporting events for his son, son-in-law, and grandchildren. Most importantly, and above all, was his love and faithfulness to God.
Survivors include, wife, Lesa Foster of the home son, Kyle Foster of the home, three daughters, Skye Wortham and husband Caleb of Marlow, Stormi Patterson and husband Trent of Yukon, and Summer Hale and husband Austin of Chickasha, 8 grandchildren: Avery, Barrett, Deacon, Callyn, Madisyn, Lane, Tatum, and Sutton, mother, Betty Foster of Lindsay, two brothers, Joe Keith Foster of TX, and Kevin Foster of OK, sister, Beth Anne Legare of Lindsay, and a host of family members. Other survivors include his best friends, Coach Joe Tunnell, Coach Kyle Fowler, and Robert Carlton.
Barry was preceded in death by his father, Coach S.J. Foster, his grandparents GW and Jessie Foster and JT and Bea English and three angel granddaughters, Amilia, Ava, and Harper.
Honorary Pallbearers: Kyle Foster, Austin Hale, Caleb Wortham, Trent Patterson, Avery Foster, Barrett Wortham, Deacon Wortham, Lane and Tatum Patterson, Roy Jennings, Cody Foster, Joe Kyle Foster, Joe Tunnell, Kyle Fowler, Robert Carlton, Todd Peterman, Todd Dilbeck, Greg Gothard, Jim Holloway, Donnie Husband, Mike Reffett, Dan Cocannouer, the 1998 Rush Springs Redskins state championship team, all former players, and coaching colleagues.
Barry was born Tuesday, May 9, 1961 in Pauls Valley, to Coach S.J. and Betty (English) Foster. After graduating from Lindsay High School in 1979, he furthered his education, earning an Associate’s Degree while playing baseball at Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton and East Central University in Ada, where he continued his baseball career and earned his Bachelor's Degree. Barry met the love of his life, Lesa Jennings, and they married on October 19, 1985 in Rush Springs, and recently celebrated 35 wonderful years of marriage. He worked as a teacher and coach until his retirement. Barry coached at Rush Springs, Marlow, Cache, and Duncan schools throughout his career. He was also a proud member of the Rush Springs church of Christ.
His 30 years of coaching accomplishments include: Oklahoma High School All State coach (West) 1998; Oklahoma-Texas Oil Bowl head coach 2008; OCA Football Coach of the Year 2007; Oklahoma Football Coaches Association (OFBCA) Past President 1999-2000, President 1998-1999, Vice President 1997-1998, Secretary 1996-1997, OCA Region 5 Rep 1994-1996; Oklahoma Coaches Association (OCA) President 2004-2005, Vice President 2003-2004, Region 5 Rep 2000-2003; in 2018, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Once happily retired, Coach Foster spent time running his own lawn mowing business with his son, Kyle, taking care of numerous yards across South Central Oklahoma. He had a servant’s heart and enjoyed buying gifts for loved ones, babysitting grandchildren, making food for others, and calling and talking to people to show he cared. Barry never failed to attend sporting events for his son, son-in-law, and grandchildren. Most importantly, and above all, was his love and faithfulness to God.
Survivors include, wife, Lesa Foster of the home son, Kyle Foster of the home, three daughters, Skye Wortham and husband Caleb of Marlow, Stormi Patterson and husband Trent of Yukon, and Summer Hale and husband Austin of Chickasha, 8 grandchildren: Avery, Barrett, Deacon, Callyn, Madisyn, Lane, Tatum, and Sutton, mother, Betty Foster of Lindsay, two brothers, Joe Keith Foster of TX, and Kevin Foster of OK, sister, Beth Anne Legare of Lindsay, and a host of family members. Other survivors include his best friends, Coach Joe Tunnell, Coach Kyle Fowler, and Robert Carlton.
Barry was preceded in death by his father, Coach S.J. Foster, his grandparents GW and Jessie Foster and JT and Bea English and three angel granddaughters, Amilia, Ava, and Harper.
Honorary Pallbearers: Kyle Foster, Austin Hale, Caleb Wortham, Trent Patterson, Avery Foster, Barrett Wortham, Deacon Wortham, Lane and Tatum Patterson, Roy Jennings, Cody Foster, Joe Kyle Foster, Joe Tunnell, Kyle Fowler, Robert Carlton, Todd Peterman, Todd Dilbeck, Greg Gothard, Jim Holloway, Donnie Husband, Mike Reffett, Dan Cocannouer, the 1998 Rush Springs Redskins state championship team, all former players, and coaching colleagues.