Ricky Dene Foster
March 22, 1970 Dec. 18, 2016 Ricky Dene Foster, 46, of Joplin, Mo., died suddenly on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, at his residence.
He entered this life on March 22, 1970, in Carthage, Mo. He was raised in the Carthage and Joplin area, graduating from Joplin High School in 1988. He received his degree in law enforcement from Missouri Southern. He also attended Crowder College’s Fireman and EMT program.
He served 12 years as a Deputy Sheriff in McDonald County and was a Volunteer Fireman in McDonald and Newton County. He served his country in the United States Navy and Naval Reserves. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, K-9 training, reading, social media, computer gaming and was an avid Star Wars enthusiast.
He is survived by his daughter, Felicia Denise Foster of Joplin; a granddaughter, Alana Denise Shaw; his mother, Sondra June Moran of Joplin; maternal grandparents, Walter and Jessie Lowe of Carthage; a sister, Angela Nicole Pierce of Joplin; a nephew, Alexander Dean Pierce; his beloved dog, Dusty Fog; and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in the Chapel of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary in Joplin.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.thornhilldillon.com.
Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary in Joplin.