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Dr. HERMAN FRANKLIN BOSTICK
Passed away on August 3, 2021 at the age of 98. He enjoyed a lengthy career in higher educational leadership having served as professor/administrator at Grambling State, Fort Valley State, Texas Southern, Howard Universities, Morehouse College. He served as Foreign Language Coordinator for Georgia State Department of Education where he guided the racial integration of foreign language teachers in the public schools and colleges.Dr. Bostick held earned degrees from Morehouse College; Atlanta University; University of Paris, La Sorbonne; The Ohio State University; and Virginia Theological Seminary whereby he received an honorary degree.He is survived by two foster sons, Mikeal Addison and William Green; three grandsons, Nathaniel Addison; Damien and Xavier Green. A host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews along with a host of other relatives, friends, and colleagues.Funeral services will take place Friday, August 20, 2021 at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 3601 Alabama Avenue, SE Washington, DC. Visitation at 10 a.m. Funeral Service at 11 a.m. CDC guidelines will be followed. Interment: Cedar Hill Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Bostick name can be made to: St. Timothy's Episcopal Church; or The Bishop Walker School for Boys; or Morehouse College.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 19, 2021.

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The Foreign Language Association of Georgia (FLAG)

August 19, 2021

Dr Bostick was our first president. The impact he made on foreign language education in Georgia and beyond is a lasting legacy. We shall miss his kindness and wisdom.

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3601 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020

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St Timothy's Episcopal Church

3601 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020

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