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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Donald
Bozeman
Jan 5, 1935 — Aug 17, 2021
Englewood
Obituary
Donald Leon Bozeman was born on January 5, 1935 to Bright Bozeman and Bertha Bozeman (nee Brown) in Gary, Indiana. Donald was the 2nd of 4 children.
Education
Donald graduated from WASHINGTON High school in East Chicago, IN. in 1953. He attended CCNY in New York City.
Military Experience
Donald joined the US Army in 1958. He achieved the rank of STAFF SERGEANT As a part of his service, Donald served overseas in Korea. He served 6yrs in the US Army.
Work Experience
Donald possessed inordinate skills as a Draftsman and Structural Steel Quality Assurance Inspector.
He was a Senior Purchasing Agent for the City of New York, Transit Division for over 35 years retiring in the year 2000. Donald traveled for his job to Japan. the United Kingdom, Columbia, South America; in addition many US locations.
Life Experiences
Donald played the Saxophone and had a great appreciation for Jazz music, In addition, Donald was an avid fan of Basketball, Football, Baseball. & Track and Field. Donald participated in track in high school. Later in life, he developed an appreciation for gardening. Displaying his green thumb in his beloved front yard garden.
He is a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church of Englewood, N.J.
Donald went to his eternal home in God's Kingdom on August 17th, 2021. He is predeceased by his loving Daughter, Charlene Bozeman, sister, Doris Bozeman-HARRIS, brother,, Frank Bozeman.
Donald leaves to cherish his memory Carol W. Bozeman, his wife of 35 years. Also, Derrick Bozeman (son} Troy Bozeman (son), Wendell L. Jenkins (stepson) and his partner Linda Chen,, 2 granddaughters(CORLIS BRADLEY, TAMARA TENARD), 4 great grandchildren (SAYLA DAILY,SARIAH BRADLEY, KELLEE COULTER, LADANNA WALTON) brother Dolan Bozeman & sister in law Maxine Bozeman_,. Also left to cherish the memory of Donald is a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, other relatives and friends.
We thank the Lord for Donald, in addition to the love and compassion he gave to others.
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Funeral Services
Funeral Service
August
23
Monday
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Starts at 1:00 pm
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