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Bost, Jr. (USMC Retd.)
Johnny, 48, of Beaufort, SC, formerly of Charlotte, went to be with his Lord Thursday, January 19, 2006.
A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, at Evergreen Cemetery. The Rev. John Harrill of Hickory Grove Baptist Church will officiate. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service.
Born December 1, 1957 in Charlotte, NC, he was a son of John Benjamin Bost, Sr. and Jean McCaskill Bost. Johnny was a 1977 graduate of Independence High School and a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church.
Soon after graduation, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. During his 23 years in the military, he became a specialist in Reconnaissance and was a Water Safety/Survival Instructor and Drill Instructor. MSgt. Bost even taught Drill Instructors to be Drill Instructors. He received numerous commendations, medals and ribbons, including the Navy Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Metal, Southwest Asia Service Metal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy Artic Service Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Meritorious Mast, Letter of Appreciation, Rifle expert Badge and Pistol Marksmanship Badge. MSgt. Bost retired from the Marines in 2001. He was a veteran of Desert Storm. MSgt. Bost also ran marathons while in the service.
He was preceded in death by his brother, David Bost.
In addition to his parents, Johnny is survived by his sister, Valerie Lovelace and her husband, David, and a nephew, Preston Lovelace, all of Charlotte.
Please make any donations you wish in MSgt. Bost's memory towards the support of any or all Marines who are currently serving in Iraq.
The family would like to express their thanks to the ICU Nurses at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, SC.
Arrangements are by the Wilson Chapel of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, online at www.hankinsandwittingtonwil- sonchapel.com.
SEMPER FI!
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Memories and Condolences
for John Bost
Gabriel Flores
March 25, 2017
Greatest of leaders, you touched many lives. [email protected]
Gabriel Flores
March 25, 2017
Interesting how people come into your life, guide you and change your life forever. MSgt Bost did that for me back in 1988-89 when we were with 2nd Radio Bn. He was an awesome leader, hard as nails but I'd follow him anywhere. You are missed, thank you for the life lessons. [email protected]
Beth Allman
December 1, 2006
Happy Birthday in Heaven! You are missed everyday.
SgtMaj Harrison Tanksley
April 5, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Msgt. Reginald Mitchem
April 4, 2006
To the Bost family, with my deepest sympathy. I am so proud, and honored to have served with, and under Msgt Bost, as a Cpl. He was an awsome Marine, and such a loyal individual. He was my boss from 1990-1992 at 2nd Tank Bn, Camp Lejeune Nc. We went on alot of fishing trips together in the Cape Fear River, Nc. I also served under him in Iraq during Desert Storm. A few years later, he directly influenced me to be a Drill Instructor, in which I was honestly, too intimidated, by the harsh training, but some how, he made me go. He was my Drill Instructor, Instructor. The last time I spoke with him around June 27, 2005 was at his job on the Air Staion in Beaufort, just prior to me being deployed to Iraq again. I had to get some gear issued to me, for the deploymennt. In which, he would not allow his imployees to issue it to me, he wanted to issue it to me himself. (WHICH MADE ME GLOW WITH PRIDE)he told me "to hurry up and get my butt on back from over there, so that we could go fishing." I returned in late Feb 2006. I stop by his job, to tell him that I was back, I then, learned of him passing. (GOD BLESS) I apologise for such a long entry, just wanted to share this with the Boss Family. Msgt John Bost's leadership, is why I am, what I am today. It is truly an honor to know him. MY BOSS,,,,MY FRIEND,,,,MY LEADER,,,,SEMPER FI!!!!!!!!!!!
John Towles
March 2, 2006
To the Bost Family,
So sorry to hear about Johnny passing. I was a
friend of both Johnny and David when I lived in Charlotte, N.C. during the 1980's. The Bost Family will be in my prayers.
Jan and Ken Elliott
February 22, 2006
Dear Valerie & Bost family,
We are so very sad to hear of your loss. Have the peace of mind knowing that he is where he is meant to be.
(Val, this is Jan from cheerleading - Jr high school)
Brian Thompson
February 3, 2006
Ben, Jean,Valerie and David
So sorry for your loss. I always respected Johnny to the utmost. Two very good men have passed from your family, and I feel blessed to have known them both.
Sincerly,
Brian
Beth Hatley Allman
January 24, 2006
Mr. and Mrs. Bost and Valerie,
I want to say I am so sorry that John is not with us. I am still shocked and so sad. John was a lover of life and a fighter. We are going to miss him terribly. I am glad he is not sick any longer and is with his brother in Heaven. I just wish he could be with us a little longer. I know God will comfort us with wonderful memories as we are going to miss him until we are together. I am so glad he and I got to talk in December and he sounded so good. I will always remember him and will pray that all our thoughts now are about him in heaven. Love, Beth
Mary Lamb
January 24, 2006
Ben and Jean,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Mary and Wally Lamb
Kelly Rogers
January 24, 2006
My deepest sympathies for your loss... May you find comfort in the support of loved ones, and the the dignity with which you honor Johnny's memory. SEMPER FI
Cynthia Braun
January 24, 2006
To the Bosts and the Lovelaces,
My heart goes out to you at this very sad time. When I think of Johnny, I think of a very handsome and proud man, with a beautiful, warm smile. All of you are in my prayers. Cynthia
Steve and Dana Hill
January 24, 2006
Mr. and Mrs. Bost and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go thru this difficult time. Although we will not be able to be in Charlotte today, our hearts will be. We will miss John and will forever cherish our memories of him and the good times we have had. May your memories sustain you as well. God Bless You.
Steve and Dana
McKee Insulating., Inc.
January 23, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss as we keep your family in our prayers.
Beth Boswell
January 23, 2006
To the Bosts and Lovelaces,
We were profoundly sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are prayers are will all of you.
With Love,
Beth and Patrick Boswell
Wayne & Dot Hatley
January 22, 2006
Jean & Ben, Val & family: We are certainly sorry about John's passing. Know that he has a new body and is not in any pain. We will remember your family in our thoughts and prayers. Love in Christ..
Pam Fowler
January 22, 2006
Bost Family It has been many years since you lived at 6334 Dale AVE I lived at 6301 Vernedale Road my mother still lives their. I lost my dad in December 1999 to sucide. we also had the funeral at wilson hankins and whittington . my deepest symapthy to all of you and may god bless all of you. maybe I will be able to come to the graveside funeral. pam fowler
Joan Freeland
January 22, 2006
Dear Ben and Jean,
With my deepest sympathy to both of you. Words cannot express my heartfelt concern for you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Joan Freeland
walter & jane brown
January 22, 2006
Our thoughts are with you, and our heartfelt love is sent to you.
Jody McCann
January 22, 2006
Dear Jean and Ben,
My prayers and love are with you.
Love, Jody
Angie Ivey
January 22, 2006
Dear Val and Mr. & Mrs. Bost,
James and I were very saddened to hear that Johnny has passed. Please know that God needed him in heaven and Johnny is now made whole with NO sickness. This knowledge is the only thing that has helped me with my Dad's passing. Even when we do not understand, God is faithful and so merciful.
Know that you and your family are in our prayers and will be for the many long days ahead.
Much love,
Angie & James Ivey
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