Jerald Monroe Bost, 85, of Hickory, NC passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Jerald was born on October 22, 1931 in Catawba County, NC, he was the son of the late Logan Tate Bost and Wanda Keener Bost. He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Jean Bost; son, David Bost; daughters, Kim (Richard) Stafford and Sandra (Jerry) McCurry; grandchildren, Heather Thomas and Brook Phares; one brother and two sisters. A funeral service will be held October 22, 2017 at 3:00 pm at Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations with Pastor Ben Rowe officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 – 2:45pm. Memorials may be made to Catawba Regional Hospice at 3975 Robinson Rd. Newton, NC 28658; or to Lakeview Baptist Church at 4080 N Center St. Hickory, NC 28601 Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com. The Bost Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.