CENTRAL CITY – Melvin Joe Foster, Sr., 69, of Central City, died Monday, December 28, 2020, at 10:24AM at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mr. Foster was born June 15, 1951, in Muhlenberg County. He worked in maintenance at Purdue. He was a member of Martwick Baptist Church, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Phillip M. Foster. He is survived by his wife, Linda Ballard Foster; sons Melvin Joe Foster, Jr. and Allan Hinson; daughter April Hinson; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; mother Della Arndell; sisters Julie Fraze and Millie Nelson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 31, 2020, at 2:00PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Rev. Curtis McGehee officiating, assisted by Rev. Matt McIntosh. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday after 11:30AM at the funeral home. Family and friends are asked to wear a face covering, in accordance with the governor’s mandate. Capacity will be limited to comply with current state guidelines. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.