Don Bozeman

Don Delwin Bozeman, 81, passed away peacefully Friday morning, April 13, 2018. Don was the only child of Rollin Robert Bozeman and Mary Porter Cathey Bozeman, born in Coleman, Texas on October 4, 1936. He grew up and attended schools in Coleman, where he learned to fish and hunt. In 1966, he met Lanita Jo Benge, who was soon to be his wife for the next 49 years. Don received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M, then went on to obtain his Master’s in Education from Sam Houston State University, while raising his family with Lanita and building their home in New Caney, Texas. Don spent his entire career in education, working for the North Forest, Spring Branch, and Humble Independent School Districts for over 26 years before retiring in 1990. After retirement, Don and Lanita moved to Lake Brownwood, where they lived for 10 years before moving to Manor.

Don was a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge, Humble Lodge #979, and the Lake Houston Shrine Club. Don loved to hunt, fish, and spend his time building all kinds of projects while tinkering in his workshop.

Don is survived by his wife of 49-1/2 years, Lanita Jo Bozeman; his five children, Lance Darwin Willis and wife Jana of Houston, Lisa Jo and husband Chris Reinhardtsen of Cypress, Charles Lee Willis and wife Cheryl of Conroe, Larry Don Willis of Manor, and Terry Mark Bozeman and wife Glenna of Abilene; 11 grandchildren, Sundie and husband Will, Alissa and husband Justin, Katelyn, Cody, Noah, Shanna and husband Kevan, Angela and husband Lance, “Two” and wife Courtney, Bryce, Amanda, and Zack; 15 great-grandchildren; and many dear friends.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at the Eternal Faith Baptist Church of Manor on Saturday, May 19th at 11:00 AM. Family will gather for a Repast in the Fellowship Hall following services.