THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, October 18, 1995 TAG: 9510180351
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Dr. Darwin F. Bostick, 56, professor emeritus at Old Dominion University, died Oct. 17, 1995, in his home.
He was born in Stephenville, Texas, and had been a peninsula resident since 1970, coming from Norfolk. Dr. Bostick was a professor of history for 27 years, earning his B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of North Texas and his doctorate from the University of Illinois, Champaign Urbana. He was a career member of the American Historical Association, Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society, and Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. He was a devoted bibliophile and an active supporter of libraries at the University of Illinois, Christopher Newport University, and Old Dominion University.
He was an active leader in faculty governance, and chaired the faculty senate and committee that created the general educational requirements for all university students. He was an avid traveler, a master woodworker, and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Dr. Bostick is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Dr. Theodora P. Bostick, also a professor of history at Christopher Newport University; one aunt, Gladys Lee; and one uncle, Lonnie Davis, both of Texas.
Friends may join the family from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Weymouth Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Peninsula Memorial Park by Deacon Paul V. Larkin. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to The Bostick Fund For Library Acquisitions, Old Dominion University Educational Foundation, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va. 23529. Weymouth Funeral Home in charge.
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