Davis Funeral Home | Louisville, GA

Obituary For Barry Bostic, Sr

Mr. Barry Bostic, Sr. was born in Nassau County, New York April 18, 1969 to the parentage of the late Freddy Lee Ross and Mildred Bostic Ross.

In Early 1970 Barry moved to Jefferson County where he lived in the home with his grandmother, the late Louise Bostic and other loving family members.

Barry made his transition from labor to reward on Monday morning, October 16, 2023 at his residence.

Public Viewing will be held Friday, October 20, 2023 from 3:00 - 6:00 P.M. at Davis Funeral Home.

Homegoing Celebration will be held Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the Jones Grove Baptist Church. 5064 Highway 1 North, Louisville, GA with the Pastor, Rev. Anthony Pierce, officiating. Interment will be held in the Jones Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

He was a 1988 graduate of Louisville High School. Following his graduation he joined the U.S. Army where he served eight years before receiving an honorable discharge.

On December 24, 1989 he married the love of his life, Shawanda Thompson. To this union three children were born, B.J., Krystal, Ebony.

Barry worked at Kaminn Corporation until his retirement in 2020.

He enjoyed life and had many hobbies that he enjoyed including looking at videos, music, fishing, traveling, playing golf, spending time with family and following his Dallas Cowboy. He had many titles including son, husband, daddy, brother, nephew but the one that he really boasted about was being PaPa.

Barry is preceded in death by his parents: Freddy Lee Ross and Mildred Bostic Ross; his maternal grandmother, Louise Bostic; like a brother: George Young; an aunt that was so much like a Mama: Gladys Bostic;

He leaves an absence in the hearts of his loving wife of thirty-three years: Shawanda Thompson Bostic, Louisville, GA; four children: Barry "BJ" Bostic, Jr., Vining, GA, Krystal Bostic, Ebony Bostic, Louisville, GA and Shikira Robinson, Orlando, FL; a devoted sister and brothers-in-law: Dolly (Benjamin Sr.) Wicker; brother: Lasheen (Amanda) Ross, Far Rockaway, NY; one grandson: Kaiden Bostic, Louisville, GA; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Ernest (Cassandra) Thompson, Jr. , Smith Station, AL, Anthony (Terika) Pierce, Midville, GA, Erica Pierce, Jacksonville, FL and Nadia P. Rucker, Atlanta, GA; uncles and aunts: Rose and Eugene Beard, Jamaica Queens N.Y., Annie and Benjamin Parker, Milledgeville, GA, Odessa Bostic, Davisboro, GA, Eloise M. Smith, Louisville, GA, Ann and Johnny Dixon, Conyers, GA, Johnny Ross, Far Rockaway, NY, Mae L. and Bobby Turner-Fort Valley, GA, Leroy and Belinda Ross, Jonesboro, GA, Pauline Ogburn- Butler, GA, Arma Gene Ross, Hempstead, NY; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Active Pallbearers Melvin Lundy, Eric Flournoy, Richard Davis, Rollie Ogburn, Willie Ogburn and Quentin Ogburn

Flower Bearers: Louisville High, Class of 1988

Honorary Pallbearers: Louisville High School Class of 1988

Guest Book

Barry was a hard working man. He also was a good friend. He will be missed. God bless him and his family....Bobby Cobb

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With deepest sympathy. Love Albert, Ursula Bennett, Carmelita & Family.

- Albert Bennett

I met Barry as a teenager in high-school. He was so cool and laid-back. I remember that he played football and i remember seeing him tote Shawanda's books to class. He was our role model. Gob bless! Patrick Hicks

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My deepest sympathy to the Bostic Family.Rest in peace Soilder Jamie McMiller (Mac)

- Jamie McMiller

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My sincere condolences to the family. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayer is that the family rejoices in the many joyous time instead of this sad occasion. Sincerely, Janice M. Carr-Reaves-Jones

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KaMin sends our deepest condolences and lift the family up in thoughts and prayers. Barry was a great member of the KaMin team who has and will continue to be missed.

- Lisa Adams

Deep condolences to the Bostic family. I served with Barry in Germany and he was also my roommate for almost 3 years. Many fond memories and good times with one of my best friends. I'm sure going to miss talking to you on the phone. RIP my friend....until we meet again. Shane "Will" Williams

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Sending my deepest condolences to the Boston family. I served with Barry on Ft Gordon 67th Signal Battalion. Rest on Battle from Angelia Salter Scott and family.

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Sending my deepest condolences.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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Sending my deepest condolences to the Boston family. Barry and I was stationed together at Ft Gordon. Rest on Battle to we meet again.🙏🏾🙏🏾

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I served with Barry at FT. Gordon in 67th Signal. He was a good friend and a joy to have called a battle buddy. My true condolences to the family from Derrick Wright.

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You, ME and June was like 3 peas in a pod- Baby Brother - I will Love you for Eternity - 🖤

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My sympathy to the family and our class family for the lost of our brother Barry Bostic. We love you Barry but God knew best for you

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Deepest Heartfelt Condolences to the Family. From Rene Robinson and family. We shared great memories at Lapp Insulator. Forever my friend 🙏🏾🙏🏾

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My condolences

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Our deepest condolences to the family. You and your family will be in our prayers. R. I. P. Barry you will be missed. Ramon Walden and family.

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Our deepest condolences to the family. We love you and will continue to lift you up in prayer. Your loving friend Courtney Mathis and Family

- Courtney Mathis

Our heartfelt deepest Condolences to Wanda and family may the Lord give you peace and comfort in you'll time of bereavement 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Robert and Mary Carter and family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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