Trusdell "Dale" Lanewood Bostick

Trusdell "Dale" Lanewood Bostick, Jr., 88, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Virginia Mae Taylor Bostick died Monday, August 28, 2017. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 2, 2017 in Fort Johnson Baptist Church, 1473 Camp Road at 12:00 p.m. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday in the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.

Dale was born April 2, 1929 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late Trusdell Lanewood Bostick, Sr. and Maude Thames Bostick. He was exceedingly proud to have served in the U.S. Army. Dale served in the Korean War in the 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning." In the war, his Division received multiple Presidential Unit Citations and earned a reputation for exceptional combat effectiveness. After Korea, Dale served as a drill instructor with the 7th Armored Division at Camp Roberts, California. He worked as a District Manager for Blue Cross Insurance Company. After retiring from Blue Cross with 26 years of service, Dale worked for Horne-Guest Insurance Agency. He was a member of Fort Johnson Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years.

Trusdell is survived by his wife of 66 years, Virginia; four sons: Douglas William Bostick (Karen) of James Island, SC, Steven Wayne Bostick (Dana) of Charleston, SC, Michael Ray Bostick (Jan) of Denver, NC, & Paul Lanewood Bostick (Cheryl) of James Island, SC; and three daughters: Sheri Bostick Ferguson (Arnie) of Charleston, SC, Patti Bostick Murray of Charleston, SC, & Suzanne Marie Bostick of Charleston, SC; 17 grandchildren: Katey, Brooks, Taylor, Steven, Casey, Chris, Caitlin, Tiffany, Cristy, Anna, Paul, Ryan, Kelley, Patrick, Brianna, Bailey, and Christian; and four great-grandchildren: Chloe, Emma, Bryce, and Blakeley. He is additionally survived by his sister in law, Phyllis Martin Bostick and brother, James Vander Bostick (Beth) both of Charleston, SC. Dale was predeceased by a brother, Robert William Bostick.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Fort Johnson Baptist Church, 1473 Camp Road, Charleston, SC 29412.

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