Martin Ray Bozeman

Martin Ray Bozeman died peacefully at his home on May 4th 2023 at the age of 86. Martin was born on December 26, 1936 in Winnfield, LA. He attended Winnfield public school and graduated in 1954. He then went to LSU before serving in the Marine Corp in 1955-1959. He spent that time traveling the world and remained steadfastly proud of his service the remainder of his life. Martin then moved back to Winnfield. He met and married his wife, Donnis Pray Bozeman, in Winnfield August 6, 1960. They remained married for sixty-two years. He started working at the post office there, following in his father’s footsteps. Martin’s post office career spanned over 30 years from 1961-1992. He had various duties such as systems examiner, postal inspector, and worked with the national money order system in St Louis. Ultimately he became postmaster of Vivian, LA in 1975 retiring in 1992. He spent countless hours restoring their historic home with hand-crafted carpentry work and raising a good family. Martin and Donnis had 3 children and have enjoyed numerous grandchildren. Among his pastimes he enjoyed listening to music, doing NY times crossword puzzles, and watching LSU sports. Martin raised a good family and built a good house.

Martin was preceded in death by his son, Dr. Alan Kyle Bozeman as well as his parents, Eck and Jewell Bozeman, and three sisters Janet Sharp, Norma Johnson and Lana Converse.

Martin is survived by his wife Donnis, sons and daughters-in-law Dr. Martin Craig and Adrienne Bozeman of Enid, and Dr. Caleb and Denice Bozeman of Little Rock. Grandchildren Max and Katie Bozeman, Alex Bozeman, Isabella Bozeman, Blythe Bozeman, Sophia Bozeman, Annabelle Bozeman, and Alan Bozeman, and one great grandchild James Bozeman.

Funeral services were held at 11 am on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Gorsulowsky Funeral Home Chapel in Vivian, LA. Burial followed at Vivian Cemetery with Military Honors rendered. A time of visitation was held from 10 am until service time at the funeral home.

Pallbearers were Clay Fairbanks, Brett Jennings, Chris Bedgood, Charles Tipton, Alex Bozeman, and Max Bozeman.