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Ralph Bostian Obituary
September 14, 1926 - December 23, 2022
Charlotte, North Carolina - Ralph Woodson Bostian died on Friday, December 23, 2022, following a brief illness. Born in Charlotte on September 14, 1926, he spent his entire life in the area. He retired from Duke Energy.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Marinell Bostian; son, Larry Bostian and his wife, Cindy Allen of Silver Spring, MD; daughter, Gail B. Schutz and her husband, Ron of Houston, TX; stepdaughter, Kelly Hunter and her husband, Sid of Chapel Hill, NC; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother, Lloyd W. Bostian, Jr. of Richmond, VA; his daughter-in-law, Emmie Curry and her husband, David and many nieces and nephews.
Ralph was predeceased by his first wife, Betsy Bostian; son, Thomas Marshall Bostian; grandson, John McLean Allen Bostian, and sisters, Betty B. Caddell and Mary Lou B. Johnson.
A memorial service for Ralph will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 E. Morehead Street in Charlotte, NC 28204. The service will be livestreamed at: https://www.covenantpresby.org/live for those unable to attend in person.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered in memory of Ralph to Sharon Towers Residents' Assistance Fund, 5100 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28210.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.
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Theresa Smith
January 4, 2023
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Father. This is so heartbreaking and you and your family have my deepest sympathy. May God Bless Your Family My heart Go Out To Each and Every One in the Family
Jenny
January 1, 2023
Thinking of you and of Gail, and of the re
st of your family. All my condolences. Love, Jenny
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