Foster Carlin Ellison Jr.

Foster Carlin Ellison Jr, was born to Foster and Evelyn Ellison Sr. in Freeport, TX on October 16, 1952 as the third of 4 children. Foster began working as a pipefitter and used his knowledge and hard work to land at his final career as a Civil Inspector with Jacobs Engineering. He was known for being extremely through and worked on numerous large projects throughout the Houston area, training many young people along the way. As a young man, Foster loved the outdoors doing activities such as hunting and fishing. He also loved NASCAR and watching his son, he affectionately called Frostie, dirt track car racing and was his biggest supporter. In his later years, Foster he had a special love with the beach and could often be found parked watching the sunrise and sunset over the Gulf of Mexico or watching the ships coming into the jetties. Foster held his family close to his heart and treasured his grandchildren more than anything in the world. He loved family game nights, family dinners and watching his grandchildren participate in all their activities. He could often be found on the sidelines of the high school football game or in the auditorium at a dance recital. With his large and giving heart, Foster would help anyone in need in any way he could. He was also known for his catch phrase, "I may not always be right but I am never wrong." Foster departed his earthly home on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 in Houston surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary Tippet, brother, Birdie W. Ellison and in-laws, John T. & Pearl Williams and sister in law Mary Mannix. Foster leaves to cherish his precious memories, his wife of 46 years Sarah Ellison, daughter, Melisa Shelton and husband Jerry Jr. of Angleton, TX, son, Foster C. Ellison III and wife Lynse of Lake Jackson, TX, sister Goldie Strebeck and husband Larry of Danbury, TX, grandchildren Jerry Wayne "Trey" Shelton III of Angleton, TX, Sierra, Paige, and Carleigh Foster Ellison all of Lake Jackson, TX. More like a brother than an in-law, he also leaves to cherish his memory, brother in law, John Williams and wife Linda of Gulfport, Mississippi, Dennis Williams and wife Lori of Waxahachie, TX, sister in laws, Libby Curry of Colby, Kansas, Becky Cooper and husband Gary of Yoakum, TX, Grace Buerstetta and husband Drew of Chula Vista, California, Ruth Lindvite and husband Gus, Carmen Weigle and husband Jim both of Lake Jackson, TX, Rachel Warner and husband Lloyd of Clute along with a host of family and friends. Serving as pallbearers are Foster Ellison III, Jerry Shelton Jr., Trey Shelton, nephews, Leslie Strebeck, Bobby Strebeck, and Kevin Tippet. Honorary pallbearers are great nephews, B.J. and Brandon Strebeck, nephew Jace Weigle and honorary family, Gwen, Danny, Nicole and Michael Mathes. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Scott Harris, Dr. Blake Watts and her staff, Dr. Ron Slate, the staff at Intervention Radiology and the admission desk at Pearland Hermann Memorial, and the staff at Lymphedema & Wound Care Institute in Webster, TX. Service Details. Visitation When Sunday, July 14th, 2019 3:00pm - 5:00pm Location Palms Funeral Home Address 2300 E. Mulberry ANGLETON, TX 77515 Service When Monday, July 15th, 2019 10:00am Officiant Gerald Peltier Text Directions Send directions to the event directly to your phone Phone Number: Send Email Directions Get directions to the event directly to your inbox Email Address: Send Email Interment Location Danbury Cemetery Address 11th Street DANBURY, TX 77534