CASTLE HAYNE — Foster Oliver, 81, of Castle Hayne, NC, went into the presence of his personal Lord and Savior, at his home with his children by his side, on Sunday, August 25, 2024.
Mr. Oliver was born on November 19, 1942, in Florence County, SC. He was the son of Samuel Foster Oliver, Sr, and Grace Denham Oliver.
After graduating from New Hanover High School, Foster served in the U.S. Navy. He later joined Combined Insurance Company, earning the highest sales award, “Grand Diamond,” within his first nine months. His gifting for sales led him to entrepreneurship, securing 5 U.S. patents.
Throughout Foster’s business life, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to found, operate, and own various businesses from restaurants and housing to baby dolls and golf. Some of his favorites included Captain Billy’s Seafood, The Odor Motor, The Super Soaker Water Gun, Safety Wise Kids (Child Abduction Prevention), and Scoreboards of America. His passion for golf and business culminated in his retirement after establishing a national company, Scoreboards of America, and acquiring a golf course in St. Augustine, FL.
In his personal life, Foster was known for his charismatic personality, humor, and wit. Everyone who knew him knew he loved the Lord. He served on staff with James Robinson’s ministry and loved to share his faith with others.
Foster was preceded in death by his parents, his five sisters: Crystal, Sylvia, Martha, Hilda, and Phyllis, and his grandson, Christopher Parker. He is survived by his three children, Paige Oliver, Wayne Oliver (Dawn), and Brandy Wilcox (Matt), and six grandchildren: Brittany, Corbin, Foster, Wyatt, Savannah, and Houston. Foster was also the proud grandfather to two great-grandbabies: Jameson and Parker.
Foster’s children would like to thank the entire Gentiva Hospice Team for the love, care, compassion, and dignity their father received, it was nothing short of amazing. He now knows the freedom, abundance, and beauty he worked so hard for on earth.
A celebration of life service will be held at MorningStar Fellowship, 4201 Market St, Wilmington, NC, Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 3 p.m. The family has invited everyone to stay, eat, and fellowship after the service, followed by additional fellowship at the home of his son, Wayne Oliver, 117 Ray Drive, Wilmington, NC.
