Melvin Charles "Sonny" Foster, age 74, of Washington, passed away at 10:15 AM on Monday at Prairie Village Nursing Center in Washington. He cut pulp wood in his youth and worked at Jasper Desk Co. in the early 60's. He was self-employed doing trash service for the Vincennes Plaza. He also helped his brother in the tree trimming business before retiring. He was born February 2, 1938 in Pike County to Claud and Diane (Russell) Foster. He is survived by his wife Dixie one son, Stacy Wayne Foster of Washington; one daughter, Tonya Romans of Washington; four step children, Raymond Hudson, LeaAnne Rego, Donald Hudson and Shelley Rice all of Washington; four grandsons; two granddaughters; one great grandson; six step grandsons; three step granddaughters, three step great grandsons; one step great granddaughter; three brothers, Posey W. Foster of Indianapolis, In. Patrick J. Foster of Washington, and Adrian O. Foster of Washington; and one sister, Claudette F. Selby of Birds, Il. One brother died in infancy and one sister was stillborn. He was also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Thelma Jane (Conley) Foster. Services will be held on Thursday at 1:00 PM at Ed Lee Mortuary with David Foster officiating. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 TO 8:00 on Wednesday.