Dean Foster, 59, of Dover, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, surrounded by his family after a 3-year battle with cancer.

Dean was born April 29, 1966, in Pine Bluff, to the late BL (Lee) and Donna Ruth Foster, both of Pine Bluff.  Dean attended Pine Bluff High School where he was a member of the Zebra football team. After high school Dean married his high school sweetheart and soulmate Regina. Dean attended UAPB where he played on the Lions football team.

Dean had a passion for music and began playing drums at the young age of 12 years old.  Dean played in his first band while attending high school. He later played the drums in multiple bands around Arkansas with the most recent being Still Spark and Four Aces.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory many family members and friends, including his MAK Daddy "Family" who love Dean and will miss him always.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Cody Dean Foster.

Survivors include his wife, Regina Kaye Box Foster; sister, Lisa Ann Foster of Benton; three daughters, Meghan Marie Box Kelley (TK) of Bossier City, Louisiana, Grace Danielle Foster and Eden Faith Foster, both of Monroe, Georgia; one step-son, Tanner McNeil Maxwell of Dover; mother-in-law, Ruth Box of Benton; one grandchild, Alaina Marie Box of Dover; one nephew, Carter Lee Hogan of Benton; and step-dad, Lyndel Jerry Smith of Benton.

All services are private, and arrangements are under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.