Richard Earl Foust was born on May 24, 1965, the son of Mary Ann Bonee Sanford and the late Kenneth Eugene Foust. He left this earth on February 18, 2017, at the age of 51 years, 8 months, and 25 days.
Before living in Hardin County, Tennessee, Richard lived in Hammond, Indiana for about 4 or 5 years. He enjoyed playing games, hunting, fishing, and watching tv. Richard had a playful spirit and was kind-hearted and sweet.
Along with his mother and her husband Gary, Richard is survived by his son, Jacob Hunter Foust of Jackson, Tennessee; sister, Lisa Benson and husband Galen of Savannah, Tennessee; brother, Kenny Allen Foust and wife Michelle of Hardin County, Tennessee; step-sisters, Paula Blair of Savannah, Tennessee and Cindy Parrish of Iuka, Mississippi; and step-brothers, Jerry Melson of Savannah, Tennessee and Jeremy Melson, of Counce, Tennessee.
In addition to his father, Richard was preceded in death by his stepfather, Jerry Melson.