Leroy Bostic 85 of Beaumont, TX; transitioned peacefully on Jan. 30, 2025.

Services are at Golden Triangle Church on the Rock 6355 Highway 69 S, Beaumont, TX. Visitation will begin at 10AM until Funeral at 11AM. Interment will be in Live Oak Cemetery Beaumont, TX.

He was born in Elton, LA to Elsie Frank and Amos Chretien on July 25, 1939. At the age of 6 years old his mother decided to let her oldest sister, Orelia and George Bostic help with raising Leroy. He grew up in the Pear Orchard and Tripe City neighborhoods where he graduated from Hebert High School in 1957 as an outstanding athlete in football and baseball.

Following graduation, he attended Texas Southern University for 3 years and played on the football team. After leaving TSU he moved to Gary, IN. While living there, he and Margaret Pugh decided to marry on December 21, 1960. They had been dating since the 10th grade.

For the next 38 years he managed multiple grocery store chains throughout southeast Texas. During this time, they were blessed with 2 children: Toby and Desiree.

Later in life Leroy accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He and his wife became Elders at their home church, taught Sunday school and he also loved being a Greeter at church.

Leroy was preceded in death by his birth parents Elsie Frank and Amos Chretien, adopted parents George and Orelia Bostic, brothers Rodney Chretien, Edward Chretien, Elcid Chretien, sisters Bonnie Chretien, Lillie Mae Alfred.

He leaves to cherish his memories with his wife of 64 years: Margaret Bostic, his children, Toby Bostic and Desiree Alexander (Eddie), brothers Joseph Chretien (Cindy), Ernest Chretien, sister Terry Lartique, 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, nephews, friends, neighbors, church family and loved ones.

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022.The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com