The Honorable Clinton Eugene Foster of Panama City, Florida died Thursday, January 15, 2009.

He was born on June 18, 1935 in Pineville, Florida. After graduating from Liberty County High School, he served in the United States Air Force. He then continued his education earning a Law Degree from the University of Florida, and began practicing law in Bay County in 1963. He served as a circuit judge in the 14th Judicial Circuit from 1987 until his retirement in 2000. Even after his retirement, Judge Foster continued to serve his community in the judicial system.

He is survived by his wife, Betty June Green Foster. They would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on January 31. He also leaves behind one son, Rusty S. Foster and wife Pam; three grandchildren, Stacey, Anna, and Laura; two great-grandchildren; five brothers, Leon, Kenneth, Woodrow, Don and Stephen; and three sisters, Annie Ruth Taylor, Connie Nelson, and Betty Rownd. He was preceded in death by his brother, Marvin and a sister, Sandra Kay.

Judge Foster enjoyed fishing with friends, growing fruit and peppers in his backyard, and playing with his grandchildren. He will be missed by the community, his friends, and most of all, his family.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 18 at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home with Reverend Michael Claunch of St. Andrews Baptist Church officiating. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m.Sunday in the Nettle Ridge Cemetery, Blountstown, Florida with Rev. Edgar Fuqua officiating. Those desiring may make a contribution to your favorite charity in memory of Judge Clinton Foster.