Jesse Ray Bostic, age 88 of Jacksboro, TN, went home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2023 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife Louise Bostic, parents Harrison Valentine and Roxanne Sharp Bostic, sisters Eva, Ina Mae, Wanda, June and Ruth and brothers Hobart, Cecil and Teddy.

He is survived by his sons Larry Bostic, his wife Debra Bostic, Steve Bostic, his wife Linda Bostic, Wayne Bostic and Randy Bostic and wife Angela Bostic, 9 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Dennis Bostic of Lafollette, Warren Bostic of Michigan, and sister Margaret Bostic of Caryville, TN.

He worked as a Merchant Marine and an Ironworker, and was a member of both the Seafarers International Union and the Ironworkers Union (Local 25 of Detroit, MI.) He was a 32nd degree Mason (Shriner) and member of the Jacksboro Lodge. He was a member of Davis Chapel Baptist Church, and attended Trinity Baptist church in his latter years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and studied boxing during his time as a Merchant Marine. After retirement, he spent his time working on his farm, keeping a garden, beekeeping, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Jesse’s caregivers: Betty McGhee, Frankie Nelson, Lillian Byrge and Jeri Ann King for their excellent care during Jesse’s illness.

Family will receive friends 5-7 PM Friday, January 13th at Cross-Smith Funeral Home with Masonic Service and Funeral Service following at 7 PM in Cross-Smith Chapel, Rev. Johnny Vanover officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:15 AM on Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home and proceed to Sunrise Cemetery for 11 AM interment.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Condolences may be given online at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com