Complete 2012 Journal - 2012 NC Conference Journal

Section Vi: Historical Records 301
For 42 years, Julia and Joe faithfully served together in his congregations in United Methodist
churches in eastern North Carolina. One trademark of the Bostock’s ministry together was
their enthusiasm in attempting to help churches remodel their facilities and parsonages. The
Bostick’s retired in Raleigh and re-joined Edenton St. UMC. In 2005, due to declining heath,
Joe and Julia moved to Magnolia Glen, on Creedmoor Rd. in Raleigh. Julia was a devoted
wife, mom, and grandma.
She loved to cook, to sew, and to travel. Everyone who knew Julia will remember her funny
story-telling and unintentional humor.
Surviving are daughter, Bonnie Bostick Walker, and son, J. Kent Bostick, both of Raleigh.
Julia was grandma to Ian Philip Walker and his wife, Ashley Walker, (Raleigh), and Hannah
Walker Gregory, and husband Gerald Gregory (Statesville, NC). God blessed the family with
four great-grandchildren: Jude Walker and Channing Walker of Raleigh, and Kylie Gregory
and Walker Gregory of Statesville, NC. Also, Aunt Julia has 4 nieces and 4 nephews, who
survive her.
On March 2, 2012, a service of Death and Resurrection honored Julia Bostick’s life at
Edenton St. UMC. The service was conducted by Rev. Ned Hill and the homily given by Rev.
Douglas Byrd. Music was provided by organist, John Herrmann and soloist, Anne Weisser.
The family received friends at a luncheon after the service. A private burial followed at
Oakwood Cemetery in the Geiger family plot.
Mary Jacqueline Chrismon
1923-2011
Jackie Chrismon, age 88, passed away on June 8, 2011 after
a prolonged period of declining health created by Alzheimer.
Jackie was born July 1, 1923, in Guilford County, North
Carolina. She was the eighth of ten children born into the
family of William and Mary Woodburn.
Jackie was predeceased in death by beloved husband of 68 years,
the Rev. “Pete” Harold McElroy Chrismon, her third son, Errol
Wayne Chrismon, her parents, four brothers and five sisters.
Jackie graduated from Gibsonville High School and was the first member of her family to
earn a high school degree. During her high school career Jackie proved to be very athletic
and played basketball. She remained a fan of basketball throughout her life, cheering her
favorite team, Duke University, on to many wins.
After graduating from high school Jackie met her husband, Pete Chrismon, and they were
married on November 21, 1942 in Elon College, NC. They raised four children together.
Jackie also supported her husband’s decision to become a Methodist Minister. During his
26 year career, she was loved and valued for her contributions as the “minister’s wife” actively
participating in choirs, teaching Sunday School, and nurturing the development of the
Methodist Women’s Circles and their mission to serve others.
Surviving family members include, Harold Jr. and wife Joan, of Apex, NC, Roger of
Charlotte, NC, Cathy and husband, Al of Raleigh, NC, five grandchildren, eight great
grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Saturday June 8, 2011 at Apex United Methodist Church.