| Obit For | William A. Bostick |
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| Headline | WM. A. BOSTICK DIES THURSDAY |
| Text | William Bostick passed away at his home, about 4 miles south of Cassville, at 9:30 o?clock. Thursday morning following an illness extending over the past few weeks with infirmities of old age. He was 79 years old, on the day of his death. The deceased was born Jan. 19, 1849. He was first married to Miss Cynthia Stone, Sept 8, 1869, who preceded him in death in February 1890. Three sons and four girls were born to this union and one son and two daughters survive, who are Mrs. Tobe James and Mrs. Brownlow Hopkins of near Cassville and one son, Will who resides in Kansas. He was married to his present wife, Mrs. Addie Ray Bostick, July 7, 1910. No children being born to this marriage. He was converted at age of 19 years and united with the Corinth Baptist church and lived a consistent Christian life during that time. In 1862 he enlisted in the Union Army and served 3 years. He had 23 grandchildren and 11 great grand children. Impress funeral services were conducted at the Corinth church south of Cassville, Friday afternoon by Rev.'s Chas Vanzandt and C. M. Smith of Exeter and Js. T. Brattin of Grove, Okla. after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at that place. Wm. Bostick was an honest, hard working man, and at all times, was found standing on the side of right and honor. He was well liked by all who knew him and will be sadly missed by his relatives and friends. The Democrat joins in extending sympathy to the bereaved family in their sad hour. Research Note: Missouri Death Cert. # 82-b indexed under Bostrick. Name Wm. A. Bostrick Born: Jan. 19, 1849, (?) Co TN, Parents: Unknown Death Jan 19, 1928 at Cassville, Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO Burial was in Horner Cemetery, Barry Co., MO - From Barry Co, Web Site Horner Cemetery, Barry Co., MO Name Wm. A. Bostick on tombstone |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Democrat |
| Date | Jan. 21, 1928 |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | - |
| Submitted by | Barbara Erwin |
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