Celebrating the life of
Grady Winston Foster
October 19, 1935 - January 15, 2017
SAVANNAH – Grady Winston Foster, 81, died Sunday, January 15, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Griffin, GA and a 1953 graduate of Fayette County High School he lived in Savannah for most of his life. He entered the United States Air Force in 1956, served in the Philippines and was discharged in 1962.
In the early 1960’s Grady became involved in Sports Car Racing. He began his career in the automobile business in 1962 with the Critz automotive organization which took him to Charleston, SC from 1964 – 1969 and then to West Palm Beach, FL from 1969 – 1974. He returned to Savannah in 1974 as the General Manager of Critz. He later became part owner of Coastal Auto Mart. After that he began his own business as an independent automobile broker.
An avid sailor, Grady was a past board member of the Geechee Sailing Club, the Savannah Yacht Club, and the Savannah Sailing Center. He was a longtime member of SAYRA and was actively involved with the Sailing Cup Regatta benefitting Leukemia research. He participated in the 1996 Olympic Yachting Games in Savannah as a mark boat operator. He was also a member of the Rotary Club of Savannah and the Savannah Golf Club.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara T. Foster; two children, Greg Foster (Candi) of Seale, AL and Luann Foster of Ft. Mill, SC; his daughter-in-law, Sandra Foster of Savannah; and four grandchildren, Savannah (Sylar), Delaney, McGreggor, and Kincaid Foster.
He predeceased by his first wife, Patricia Wright Foster, and a son, Christopher J. Foster.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Interment will follow in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
The family would like to thank his devoted caregiver, Rosa Young.
Remembrances may be made to the Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
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My condolences to the family. I knew Grady when I lived in Savannah in the 1970s. He was a true southern gentleman.
- Bob Stevens, , NJ
My most heartfelt sympathies, thoughts and prayers are for you Luann, and the rest of your precious family, in this time of loss and sorrow. Matthew 5:4
- Mark Gannam, Savannah, Ga
Grady was a driver of neat sports cars and a sailor of boats as well as an all around nice guy He is likely putting together a regatta right now with all of our sailing friends that have gone to sailing Heaven ahead of the rest of us RIP old friend and sail fast
- Jack Fitzgerald , Savannah , GA
Our prayers are with the family at this difficult time. He will be greatly missed in the community and with the entire BIMBO club. God speed Grady.
- Scott and Elizabeth Barber, Savannah, GA
Having worked with Grady on the '96 Olympics and the Savannah Sailing Center and the Geechee Sailing Club, I know that Grady will be missed. It was a pleasure to know him. God Bless, Grady.... Mac n Barb Storm
- Mac and Barbara Storm, Savannah, GA
I was very saddened to hear of Grady's passing. I was best friends with Grady's daughter, Luann, in middle school-high school from 1970ish to 1980. We spent so much time at each other's house. The overnight stays were the best. I got to know Grady, Tish, Chris and Greg. They were/are the nicest people. Grady took Luann and I sailing. We hung out with him while he was playing around with the different cars he had temporarily for his business. He drove us to concerts in downtown Savannah. He even helped us make pizza. My heart goes out to the Foster family. Sending love and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Pam Vaughn Mizell
- Pam Mizell, Savsnnah, GA
I knows Grady since 1992. He was always a good friend and we will truly miss him. He always made sure we had some of his fresh tomatoes every year, he knew we loved gardening just as much as he did. Donald & Jeannie Johnson Beaufort, SC
- Donald Johnson, Beaufort, SC
Grady was a wonderful mentor for David. He will be missed. Our prayers are with all of you.
- Michael and Cathy Robinson, Savannah, GA
Grady was one of our bright spots serving sailors over the years. I met him at the 96 Olympic Games Yachting event and its years of experiment and training. He will be missed by so many who remember his leadership and humerus approach to some difficult issues. My heart-felt sympathy to his family and friends. Grady Foster will be missed!
- Means Davis, Acworth, GA
My condolences to the family. I knew Grady when I lived in Savannah in the 1970s. He was a true southern gentleman.
- Bob Stevens, , NJ
My most heartfelt sympathies, thoughts and prayers are for you Luann, and the rest of your precious family, in this time of loss and sorrow. Matthew 5:4
- Mark Gannam, Savannah, Ga
Grady was a driver of neat sports cars and a sailor of boats as well as an all around nice guy He is likely putting together a regatta right now with all of our sailing friends that have gone to sailing Heaven ahead of the rest of us RIP old friend and sail fast
- Jack Fitzgerald , Savannah , GA
Our prayers are with the family at this difficult time. He will be greatly missed in the community and with the entire BIMBO club. God speed Grady.
- Scott and Elizabeth Barber, Savannah, GA
Having worked with Grady on the '96 Olympics and the Savannah Sailing Center and the Geechee Sailing Club, I know that Grady will be missed. It was a pleasure to know him. God Bless, Grady.... Mac n Barb Storm
- Mac and Barbara Storm, Savannah, GA
I was very saddened to hear of Grady's passing. I was best friends with Grady's daughter, Luann, in middle school-high school from 1970ish to 1980. We spent so much time at each other's house. The overnight stays were the best. I got to know Grady, Tish, Chris and Greg. They were/are the nicest people. Grady took Luann and I sailing. We hung out with him while he was playing around with the different cars he had temporarily for his business. He drove us to concerts in downtown Savannah. He even helped us make pizza. My heart goes out to the Foster family. Sending love and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Pam Vaughn Mizell
- Pam Mizell, Savsnnah, GA
I knows Grady since 1992. He was always a good friend and we will truly miss him. He always made sure we had some of his fresh tomatoes every year, he knew we loved gardening just as much as he did. Donald & Jeannie Johnson Beaufort, SC
- Donald Johnson, Beaufort, SC
Grady was a wonderful mentor for David. He will be missed. Our prayers are with all of you.
- Michael and Cathy Robinson, Savannah, GA
Grady was one of our bright spots serving sailors over the years. I met him at the 96 Olympic Games Yachting event and its years of experiment and training. He will be missed by so many who remember his leadership and humerus approach to some difficult issues. My heart-felt sympathy to his family and friends. Grady Foster will be missed!
- Means Davis, Acworth, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
