Harry Franklin Bostic

Mr. Harry Franklin Bostic, 78, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice) following an extended illness. He is the son of the late Joann Darnell Pritchard and is preceded in death by his daughter Margaret Lynn Gooding and two brothers Bobby and Hubert Bostic. Harry had made Lake City his home for the past sixteen years after moving from his hometown of Homestead, FL. He retired as a SGT from the Florida Highway Patrol after 29 years of service with Troop E.  He was a member of the Lake City Masonic Lodge F&AM #27, the Homestead Rodeo Association, and enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, camping, and dancing.

Harry is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years Lila Bostic, Lake City, FL, and one son Ronald Lee Bostic (Crystal) Lake City, FL. One sister Gayle Braska (Bob) Deltona, FL. Seven grandchildren Ryan Gooding, Amanda Sponseller, Courtney Gooding, Matthew Bostic, Alisha Valentin, Car 0ilynn Bostic, and Brandon Bostic. Three great-grandchildren Cassidy and Peyton Sponseller and River Bostic.

A celebration of Life will be held at Casa Isabel 2338 NW Bascom Norris Dr Lake City, FL. 32055 on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 from 12 pm till 4 pm with the family. Cremation Arrangements are under the direction and care of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S. US HWY 441, Lake City, FL, 32025, 386-752-1954. Please leave words of comfort to the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com.

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