Past Master Robert Alfred Omega Foster

March 10, 1937 - April 25, 2014

Robert Alfred Omega Foster was born March 10, 1937, to the late Robert Thomas Foster and Ethel Tucker Foster in Blackstone, Virginia. When Robert was three, the family moved to Arlington, Virginia, where they lived for several years and then moved to Chapel Oaks, Maryland, which became home to the Foster family. Robert was the middle child of 5, two of whom preceded him in death. When Robert was a child, he gave his life to the Lord at Mount Airy Baptist Church where he was baptized by his Uncle, Reverend R. Lavelle Tucker. As Robert grew older, he joined the Chapel Oaks Community Church (currently Craig Memorial Community Church) under the leadership and guidance of the founding pastor, Ernest Craig. Robert’s education started at Fairmount Heights Elementary School. He graduated from Fairmount Heights High School as President and honor student of his class (1955). He enrolled in Howard University, Washington, D.C., completing two and a half years. Due to limited funds to continue college, Robert enlisted into the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1963. While working at the Government Printing Office (GPO), Robert met and married Lucy R. Barnes on May 13, 1966, and took on the role of father to her 5 children: Mary, Regina, Larry, Cynthia, and William. Robert and Lucy joined New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. and attended regularly. Until his illness, Robert served as the New Mount Olive Baptist Church Administrator. After a successful career, he retired from the GPO as supervisor. Robert was a mason for many years, becoming Worshipful Master of Felix Lodge No. 3. Robert loved his wife and held to their weekly date. He was a passionate Washington Redskins fan; he enjoyed bowling, watching basketball, golf, tennis, and the news. Left to cherish Robert’s memory are his loving and devoted wife Lucy and their children; his sister Reverend Gloria E. Canady; Brother Linwood L. (Pearlene) Foster, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.