Stephen Edward "Red" Foust, 84, of Mocksville, died Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.

Red was born November 14, 1940, in Cullman, AL, to the late Rhesa Eloise Foust Haire and Ralph Stevens Foust. He was a proud graduate of James A. Gray High School in Winston-Salem in 1959. After graduation, he served his country in the U.S. Army stationed overseas in West Germany. Upon his return, he worked as a property manager before establishing a career as a real estate broker and later as a cattle rancher.

Red loved animals and was happiest when spending time outside "on the farm," where he enjoyed riding horses, working cattle, mowing pastures and fixing fences. He raised many generations of gentle cattle, who would follow the sound of his voice as he led them across the fields.

Red loved his family deeply and created many wonderful memories with his children and grandchildren through activities such as hunting, fishing, bicycling, and various sporting activities, serving as both a coach and spectator over the years. He was an avid reader who also enjoyed country music, watching John Wayne movies and going on drives with 4x40 ventilation: all four windows down traveling at 40 mph!

Red was well-known in the community and was easily identified by his trademark cowboy hat. He was a lifelong Methodist and a member of First United Methodist Church in Mocksville, NC. He taught Sunday school for several years, volunteered in Davie County Schools and was active in local politics, often serving as a polling precinct leader on Election Day.

In addition to his parents and stepfather, Fred Haire; Red was preceded in death by two sisters, Renea Clifton, and Dorothy Hall and two sisters-in-law; Jenny Foust, and Rebecca Foust.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 53 years, Carol Haase Foust; children, Ralph Foust, William "Bill" Foust (Chasity), and Ellen Alexander (Darren); siblings, Linda Matthews, Terry Foust, William "Bill" Foust and Beverly Collins (Ralph); grandsons William "Alden" Foust, Jr., Noah Foust and Chance Klatt; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

A private graveside service was held in Rose Cemetery in Mocksville, NC.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Trellis Supportive Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; or Salvation Army of Greater Winston-Salem Area Command & Center of Hope, 1255 Trade Street NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

Online condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com