MAY 16, 1917 – FEBRUARY 19, 2010
ANDERSON, SC – Leon Roy Bozeman, age 92, of 2414 Northview Avenue, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2010, at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Home.
Born in Tyty, GA, on May 16, 1917, he was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. John Bozeman. He was decorated U.S. Army Veteran having served in World War II. He retired from the insurance industry after thirty-five years of service. Mr. Bozeman was a charter member of Pope Drive Baptist Church.
Survivors include his son, Chris Bozeman and wife, Lynne Y. Bozeman; daughter-in-law, Pat Bozeman; two grandchildren: Doug Bozeman and Leisel B. Sargent and husband, Mike Sargent.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-six years, Myrl G. Bozeman; a son, Gerald D. “Jerry” Bozeman; and three sisters.
The Funeral Service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at Pope Drive Baptist Church conducted by the Reverend Bill Rigsby. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home from 5pm until 7pm on Monday, February 22, 2010. The family is at the home of Chris & Lynne Bozeman, 4116 Old Portman Road, Anderson.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Pope Drive Baptist Church, 2510 Pope Drive, Anderson, SC 29625.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.
The McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.