Dr. Foster R. Stickley, Jr., 79, of Waco, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013. Funeral services will be 10AM Friday, January 11th at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Bosqueville Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM Thursday, January 10th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralhome.com.
Dr. Stickley was born June 14, 1933 in Pineville, Louisiana to Hazel (Porter) and Foster R. Stickley, Sr. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He graduated and received his medical degree from Louisiana State University and served the people of Crowley, LA. He also practiced a few years in Stephenville and Hamilton, TX ; then returned to Louisiana and continued to practice medicine. During his tenure, he brought thousands of babies into this world. After retirement, he moved to Waco in 2007. He loved his family dearly, but especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Junee S. Campbell.
Survivors include daughter, Pam Caffery and husband Terry of Tampa, FL; sons, Paul Foster Stickley and wife Dawn of Bosqueville, Todd Stickley of Jacksonville, FL, Richard Stickley of Carencro, LA, and Zachary Stickley of Hewitt; grandchildren, Bryson, Michael, Hannah, Gretchen, Conner, and Madison; dear friend, Carvel Bernhard; and numerous other relatives.
The family would like to acknowledge a special thanks to Nurse Betty and other staff at Ridgecrest Retirement Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital.