Background
Foster,, William Bell was born on June 27, 1923 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of William Bell and Jennie May (Hardwick) Foster.
Foster,, William Bell was born on June 27, 1923 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of William Bell and Jennie May (Hardwick) Foster.
Bachelor, Cornell University, 1947. Master of Business Administration, Cornell University, 1948.
Salesman Hardwick Clothes, Cleveland, Tennessee, 1948-1949, merchandise manager, 1949-1953, secretary, 1953-1960, vice president marketing, 1960-1979, executive vice president, 1979-1982, president, 1982-1987, chairman board, since 1988, also board directors.
God calls for justice for those, who are oppressed by the powers of the day. Therefore Christians should be involved in political life.
Church decisions should be made as openly as possible, giving opportunities for all to contribute. It is important for all views to be heard and taken seriously, especially where Christians disagree.
Member Cleveland Associated Industries, since 1982. Trustee Cleveland Day School Served to colonel United States Army 1944-1946, European Theatre of Operations, with Reserve 1947-1974. Member Reserve Officers Association, Association United States Army, Military Order of World Wars, Society Mayflower Descendants, Pilgrim John Howland Society, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Association Former Intelligence Officers, Council on American Military Past, Kappa Sigma (past president).
Clubs: Cleveland Country (president 1952). Cornell (New York City). Walden (Chattanooga).
Lodges: Elks.
Married Martha Elizabeth Walker, January 25, 1953. Children: Dorothy Hardwick, Nancy Foster Deakins.