Obituaries

William C. Bostic

William C. Bostic, of Lancaster, PA, died peacefully on March 26, 2011. Bostic was Executive Director of both the Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority and Pennsylvania’s State Public School Building Authority since July 2003. Prior to that post, Bostic served as the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, as the cabinet level Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs, and as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations in the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

Bostic served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Higher Educational Facilities Authorities and has served in leadership posts for several civic and professional organizations, including boards of the United Way of Lancaster County, the Urban League of Lancaster, the American Red Cross, the National Council of State Housing Agencies, the National Housing Conference, and the National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards. He was also a member of Concerned Black Men and Club 21.

He graduated from Howard High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science; and the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs with a master’s degree in urban and regional planning.

Bostic maintained an interest in community and economic development, national and international travel and real jazz.

Bostic is survived by his wife Ann of 39 years, two daughters Nicole Bostic Kennon (Al) and Lauren Bostic, mother Ruth Bostic, sisters Ruth Bard (Delbert) and Janice Gooden, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Friends will be received on Saturday, April 2, 2011 from 12Noon to 1PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with the Memorial Service to follow at 1PM, Minister Tolly Albert Kennon officiating. Private interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 Norristown Rd. Ste 260 Ambler, PA 19002-2755 (www.alsphiladelphia.org) or American Red Cross of the Susquehanna Valley, 430 W Orange St. Lancaster, PA 17603-3752 (www.sqvalleyredcross.org).

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Condolences to the Family

November 12, 2024

Think of you often . Gone much to soon.
Pat Keyes

November 22, 2023

Still missed after all these years
Real jazz ringing in my ears
My thoughts are with his family

March 24, 2015

William and I lived in the same neighborhood in Alton Park.. He was in the fifth grade and I was in the fourth when we first met. We both had the same nickname, Sonny. My family and I moved from the neiborhood a few years later, but I still kept in contact with William at Howard. We later saw each other at Tennessee State University. It is heart breaking to see a fellow conrad pass away, knowing we will never see him again. Your family has my deepest sympathy.
James M. Eddins – Class of 1962 Howard High School

Brother Bostic was known to us as classmates as "Broom" because he was a track star above all others in long distance running and could sweep on by you…he was always,always so cool…I believe he was running a good race and heaven surely will allow him traCK SPACE THERE…MAY HIS FAMILY BE COMFORTED WITH THE PROMISE–"i WILL ALWAYS BE THERE"…PLEASE CALL HIM AS YOU WILL..i ALSO LOST A WIFE AFTER 36 YEARS AND KNOW Jesus as a restorer,,love each other and continue in the Faith …Peace be with you..Reuben Barnes Jr.,1961 Howard Grad living in Memphis,Tenn…My wife also wishes the entire family the best…

It is with deep regret that I send this condolences. William was in my homeroom at Howard High School and we also attend Tennessee State University together. I have always admired his wit and intelligence. I will truly miss him at our Class Reunion events
My prayers and blessings are with you and the family=to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Blessings and Prayers
Carolyn Goolsby Jones

My prayers are with you in your time of loss.
Anita Elligan Rivens
Class of 1961

I was truly sadden to hear of the passing of William,our friendship lasted throughout the years of graduating from Howard High School and Tennessee State University and sharing the joy of our children.
My condolences to the family.
Love,
Yvonne Stearns

Dear Family,

I know that Sonny will be remembered as a man who helped others and as a man full of promise. I grieve with all of you who loved him and I offer my steadfast support to his family and friends.

Your cousin,
Jacquelyn L. Fuqua
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Sorry to here of your loss, Our heart and thoughts are with you,there is a beautiful sense of closeness and comfort in a friendship of the heart. May God bless all the family.

Sincerely With Love,
your classmate Veronica "Taylor" Blaylock and William.

Deepest sympathy to Ann and the Bostic family.

Sincerely,
Al Jones, DDS

My Thoughts and Prayers are with you

Brenda Underwood Lucas, a member of Howard High School Class of 61

"Sometimes the words are hard to find – but warm thoughts are always there."
With Sincerest Sympathy!

Lorene Knight, Detroit, MI
(formerly of Mountville, PA)

Mrs. Bostic & Family,
I will be praying for JESUS to comfort you and your family during this difficult time.

With love,
Melissa Rhynes

We offer our most sincere sympathy. We are thinking of you and praying that you will find faith and strength in the promises of the Lord.

Eva Blanks Hammock
Dorothy Grayson Jackson
Classmates – Howard High School Class of ’61
Chattanooga, TN

Dear Nicole and family,
I was so saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was always such a kind, soft spoken, gentle man and I was always so fond of him. Know that many of us – your friends from the early days – have such wonderful memories of the special person that he was.
Love,
Jen Walsh (formerly Jen Fitzgerald)

Bostic was my classmate at Howard and at Tennessee State and one of the things I most remember from the TSU days was his trying to teach me how to tie the perfect know in a tie. I was never able to master it so once he put it around his neck to tie it, I never untied it, just loosened it enough to get it on & off.

May you take comfort in knowing the angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hands of God. And I know there is "real" jazz playing in the background.

William Frazier(Bro), Real Jazz Lover too
Class of ’61 & 65

Blessings and Prayers
Carolyn Goolsby Jones

Dear Ann, Nicole and Lauren,
I am shocked and so saddened to hear of Bostic’s passing. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed.
Sincerely,
Ellen Wascou

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Prayfully,

Ruth E. Rutland -Class of 1963 Howard High School
Chattanooga, TN

My prayers are with you. I am Mary Frances Spruce a distant relative from Chattanooga. I’m Jennie Ruth Wisdom Spruces daughter. There aren’t enough words to say that can make a a time like this feel better. But remember all of the good times and be encouraged by the grace of God. I will continue to lift you all in prayer.

Mary Frances Spruce

We are praying for you and your family.
Aunt Beverly Wilson
The Nance, Doss, Cole,Wilson and Roberts families.
4810 Winding Lane
Hixson, TN 37343

Dear Ann, Nicole and Lauren,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this time but we know that "Bostic" is now at peace. I am so very sorry that we can not be there for the service but I am speaking out of town on Saturday. Love and Peace to you all.

Dusty, Linnie, Nick and Lauren Loeffler
(Kenneth D. Loeffler II, DMD MAGD)
Loeffler-Pitt Dental Associates

Dear Family,

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of my Howard High School classmate, "Bostic". My deepest sympathies are with you.

Sincerely,
Eileen Cook Varner
Sunnyvale, California

Sympathy & kindest regards to Bill Bostic’s family and so very many friends wherever they may be. Bill was a special friend over the years. Take care and God bless one and all.

Ray Allen
320 South Fairvierw Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
570-748-4921
rca4673@yahoo.com

Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your loved one. He was a great guy.

Sandra Montgomery Tudos
Howard High School, Class of 1961

With deepest sympathy during this time of your loss.
Time will pass and the pain will lessen, And thanks be to GOD for precious memories you will always have for someone so special.

Rita Price Lykes-Lockhart
Howard High School-Class of 1961
Chattanooga, TN

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of bereavement.
May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, keep your heart and mind on Jesus Christ.

Bobby, Margaret Burton
Chattanooga, TN
Howard class 61

The Bostic Family,

You have my Deepest Sympathy in the lost of your love one.
Bostic will be truly missed. May God’s blessings be with you.
One of his classmates of Howard High Class of 1961.

Gloria Dixon Beverly

Broom, I’ll miss our Thursday phone call. Ernest

May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. May you know that others care and sympathize today.

Sincerely,
Lana & Samuel Scott
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the family. William (Sonny)was truly a special person and he will never be forgotten for all the wonderful, thoughtful expressions shown while at this earthly home. May God be with you always.

Connie and William Price
and Family

Chattanooga, TN

With God there are no endings, only endless beginnings. May the Lord’s
precious promises bring you strength for today and hope for tomorrow.

With Deepest Sympathy Class mates Fannie Conyers-Jones, Barbara Lowery-
Merriett and Kay Francis Carter-Brownlow
Class Of 1961

Dear Ann, Nicole, Lauren, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Bostic. There are no words to say at a time of such great loss but just know that time and memories will help you get through.

We are praying for your strength, peace, and comfort.

With our deepest sympathy,

Les and Ann Wyatt

May it comfort you to know that others care and share your sorrow.
May God Bless and Keep You.

Laretta Crawford Harrison, (HHS ’58)
Chattanooga, TN