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1937
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2019
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Corky Bosworth Obituary
Corky was born on February 21, 1937 to Nellie and Floyd Bosworth. He married Linda Lou Jackson Bosworth on August 22, 1964 in Midland, they enjoyed 51 years together. Corky moved to Midland in 1952 at the age of 15, to pursue a career in plumbing. In 1964 he was promoted to Operations Manager at C.A. Gray Plumbing, Heating and Air. After ten years as Operations Manager he was promoted to President in 1974. When he was given the opportunity to purchase the company in 1987 he accepted and changed the name to The Bosworth Company. He loved his family, his employees, who became part of his extended family, and had a great love for the city of Midland. Corky supported the Arts and was a true Midlander who believed strongly in giving back to our community.
He is survived by his daughter, Julie Vina and her husband, John, of Boerne, TX and their children, Henry, Margaret and George Vina; his daughter-in-law, Shannon Bosworth of Midland, TX and her children, Trey and wife, Kayla Bosworth; Morgan and husband Roberto Sanchez; Catie and husband Strother Simpson IV; Annabeth Bosworth and John Bosworth; and great grandchildren, Lucas and Nathan Bosworth, Strother V, and Stuart Simpson; Lydia, Janessa and Sophia Sanchez. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 51 years, Linda Bosworth; his loving son, Randy Bosworth; and his brother, Gordon Bosworth.
Honorary Pallbearers will be, Johnny Copper, IV; Frank Shepard, Henry Baumgartner, Kenneth Latta, Buzz Mills, David Barton, Jesse Petree and Carmine Scarcelli.
The family sincerely appreciates the kind and loving attention from all of his caregivers, Amy Rios, Belinda Ramirez, Lori Carrillo and Melissa Portillo; as well as Home Hospice Midland.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be donated to Alzheimer's Association West Texas Chapter-Permian Basin Office 4400 N. Big Spring St. Ste C-32 Midland, Texas 79705.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.
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August 29, 2019
With deepest sympathy may the power of prayer ease your sorrow, bring you peace and provide much comfort for you during this difficult time. Matthew 21:22.
Connie Hargrave
August 28, 2019
Julie & Shannon , my condolences for your many losses ... I did Linda's hair years ago , cleaned yalls house when you n Randy were kids & went to church at one time w/your mom & aunt Carolyn ... i am also Ray Juniors sister in law ( Jackie's sister) I'm sure they're having quite a reunion in Heaven ... blessings & prayers
Jackie Ray ( Lindsey)
August 28, 2019
My condolences to the entire Bosworth family. I know Corky is happy to be reunited with Randy and Linda. May God bless you all in your time of grief.
Kathy and David Chandler
August 27, 2019
So sorry for your loss. My husband worked for Bosworth for over 10 years, retiring in January, 2018. Corky was always congenial, friendly and kind whenever and wherever I saw him. He was a friend to all my husband's family and respected that friendship. He will be greatly missed.
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