Sonny was a longtime farmer in Cumberland County. He enjoyed hunting and butchering. He attended Bloserville God's Missionary Church.

He is survived by one son, Philip G. Foster (and wife, Jamie) of Carlisle, one brother, James E. Foster of Carlisle, two sisters; Dorothy Kessler and Shirley Deihl, both of Carlisle and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Stephen Foster and one sister, Charlotte Foster.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 30, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Pastor Ken Gordon officiating. Burial will be in Opossum Hill Union Church Cemetery, Carlisle. A viewing will be held on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to his church, 10 Baughman Dr., Newville, PA 17241.