Welch McNair Bostick Jr.

Welch McNair Bostick, Jr., of Greenville, SC passed away peacefully at his home after a brief illness on November 29, 2022 at the age of 82. Welch was born in Charlotte, NC to parents, Welch McNair Bostick, Sr. and Margaret McCall Bostick. He graduated from Central High School in 1958 and from Western Carolina College in 1962. Welch worked in management with Belk and Belk Simpson for 38 years. He loved fishing, hiking, camping, bird watching and golfing with family and friends. In retirement he enjoyed volunteering at United Ministries, Meals on Wheels, and United Way VITA. He was a member of Greenville ARP Church, since 1975 where he served as Deacon and Elder, caring and praying faithfully for his church family and many others. Nothing was more important to Welch than his family. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sara Jane; daughter, Julie Bostick; daughter in law, Carmen Valero; grandson, Luca Bostick Valero; sister, Betsy Grant (Mike); brother in law, Roderic Griffin; sister in law, Sara Dean Bostick; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Welch McNair Bostick, III and his brother Thomas McCall Bostick.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday December 3, , 2022 at 11am at the Greenville ARP Church on 741 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC. Followed by a time of visitation with the family in the church fellowship hall. The service will also be live streamed at http://www.greenvillearp.com/ .