Mr. Jermaine Tyrell Foster, Sr.

October 14, 1971 - August 20, 2020

Condolences are being expressed to the family of Mr. Jermaine Tyrell Foster, Sr., age 48, who passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at his home. The eldest son of Otis Mills, Sr. and Phyllis Foster. Jermaine was born on October 14, 1971 in Hartford, Connecticut and on Thursday, August 20, 2020, God called him home. Jermaine was an Information Security Specialist. He obtained college degrees from Capital Community College, Central Connecticut State University and his Masters Degree from Johns Hopkins University. Jermaine married his soulmate, Nichole Hatcher Foster, on Sunday, June 1, 2014. They first resided in Maryland for many years before moving to Durham, North Carolina to fulfill Jermaine’s life-long dream. Jermaine was blessed with two children, Tierra Foster “Baby Girl” (28) and Jermaine Tyrell Foster, Jr. “JT” (4) and one grandson Kashawn Laing (1). Jermaine loved his career as an IT Professional at MetLife in Cary, North Carolina. Jermaine was a beloved employee, colleague and friend. Jermaine is survived by his loving wife, Nichole Hatcher Foster; children, Tierra Foster and Jermaine Tyrell Foster, Jr. “JT”; grandson Kashawn Laing; parents Otis Mills, Sr. and Phyllis Foster; sisters Debra Gardner (Dwayne-deceased), Denise Steves, Jacqueline Steves, Tiffany Steves; brothers Clifton Barber, Otis Mills, Jr., Hakeem Foster, Corlious Foster (wife); brothers-in-law Calvin Hatcher and Dimetrius Hatcher; nieces TayJoh Gardner, Taylor Watkins (Jason), Kamia Norman (Chauncey); nephews Joshua Gardner and a wealth of other family, friends, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and fraternity brothers. A private family service will be held at Raleigh Memorial Park.