Clarence (Cootch) Edward Bostic, Sr., 79, of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior, while surrounded by family on March 15, 2021.

He was born July 18, 1941 in Glace, WV, to the late Stanley and Rachel Bostic.

Cootch was a proud veteran of the United States Army and achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class. He served October 23, 1961 until October 30, 1964. He later served 9 years in the U. S. Army Reserve 80th Training Command and served as a 11B4H Senior Instructor.

He retired after 32 years with Hercules and AET in Covington, Virginia. During that time, he also served as president of Local Union 884.

In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching the WVU Mountaineers, his beloved beagle, Duke, and being a member, Sunday school teacher, and deacon at Grace Baptist Church.

Cootch was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Billy Joe Bostic, and in-laws, Woodrow and Helen Harvey.

Cootch is survived by his wife of 55 years, Drema Kay Harvey Bostic; daughters, Tammy (Mike) Massie, Susan (Jim) Roncaglione, and Renee Robinson; son, Clarence "Bo" (Jennifer) Bostic, Jr.; grandchildren, Ross Massie, Carl, Louis, Sam, Willie, and Felix Roncaglione, Justin, Carrigan, and Alec Robinson, Cameron Bostic, and Tyler Rice; seven great-grandchildren; and siblings, Ralph Bostic, Anna Lee Dial, and Mary (Larry) Cameron.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Grace Baptist Church at 304 W Main Street, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986. The Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Kenny Baker, and Pastor George Clarkson officiating. Graveside services will follow with Military Honors at Hillcrest Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Cootch's memory to Grace Baptist Church at P. O. Box 156, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986.

The Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.