R. L. Foster (December 19, 1919 – December 24, 2005) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 6-2 district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[1]

R. L. Foster
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 6-2 district
In office
1973–1983
Succeeded byPhil Foster
Personal details
Born(1919-12-19)December 19, 1919
Whitfield County, Georgia, U.S.
DiedDecember 24, 2005(2005-12-24) (aged 86)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRuby Elizabeth Parker[1]
Children4;[1] including Phil Foster[2]
Alma materUniversity of Georgia

Life and career edit

Foster was born in Whitfield County, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia and served in the United States Air Force during World War II.[1]

In 1973, Foster was elected to represent the 6-2 district of the Georgia House of Representatives. He served until 1983, when he was succeeded by Phil Foster.[3]

Foster died in December 2005,[4] at the age of 86.

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  2. ^ "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1977-1978" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  3. ^ "Georgia House of Representatives Results", Georgia General Assembly
  4. ^ "R.L. Foster Obituary (2005)". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. December 30, 2005. Retrieved January 1, 2023.