Obituaries:  Frankie D. Bozeman, Sabine Parish       B-255
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 18, 1979
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net


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Frankie D. Bozeman (Photo)

  Senior Trooper Frankie Bozeman of the Louisiana State Police,
Troop H in Leesville, died unexpectedly at 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
Jan. 16. Trooper Bozeman was stricken with a heart attack at his
home near Belmont shortly after midnight, and expired before help
could arrive.

  The 44 year old veteran of the Louisiana State Police was in
charge of activities in Sabine Parish at the time of his death.

  Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Carolyn Bozeman of Belmont;
one son, Robert R. Bozeman of Belmont; one daughter, Mrs. Beverly
Morvan of Many; his mother, Mrs. Ruth Bozeman of Belmont; a
brother, Freddie Bozeman of Belmont; one stepson, Gary Veuleman
of Pleasant Hill; and two step daughters, Sherry Webb of
Kisatchie, and Patti McDaniel of Many.

  Trooper Bozeman's body laid in state at the Warren Meadows
Funeral Chapel beginning Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 16, up until
service time Wednesday, Jan. 17. He was clothed in his dark blue
uniform, which he so proudly wore serving the state.

  A huge spray of chrysanthemums, gladiolas, and carnations
covered the light colored casket.

  Uniformed officers of the La. State Police, one at each end of
the casket, guarded the well respected officer, as friends and
loved ones paid their final respects to him.

  A line of city and parish law enforcement vehicles, with lights
flashing, headed the procession toward Belmont, shortly after 1
p.m. Preceding the hearse were numerous Louisiana State Police
vehicles.

  Funeral services were held at the Springridge Baptist Church at
2 p.m. Floral tributes to the fallen leader were many.
Representatives from Troop H in Leesville, fellow officers,
community leaders, and law enforcement officials from throughout
the parish were in attendance to honor the well liked man.

  The Rev. J. P. King officiated at the ceremony. Serving as
pallbearers were members of the Louisiana State Police. They were
Lt. R. V. Bolton, Sgt. George Elliott, Lt. Jack Martin, Sgt.
Malcolm Cole, Trooper Raymond Isgitt, Trooper Guy Singletary,
Trooper James Napier, and Trooper Wingate Dowden. Burial was in
the Springridge Cemetery, under the direction of the Warren
Meadows Funeral Home.

  Frankie D. Bozeman was born Jan. 30, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs.
Blanchard Bozeman of Belmont. He was the middle son born to this
family.

  Trooper Bozeman and his brothers were raised on a 160 acre farm
in Belmont. His childhood days were spent doing his chores, and
working in his dad's tie mill. In his spare time, he sneaked off
to go fishing.

  A 1952 graduate of Belmont High School, the athletically
inclined young man led an active life. In school he was an active
member of the 4-H, and the Future Farmers of America. He played
guard on the basketball team, but preferred track to other
sports. He won the District Class C in shot put, and javelin in
1952.

  After graduation from Belmont, he attended classes at
Northwestern State University, before dropping out in 1954 and
joining the United States Army. He received his basic training at
Fort Bliss, Tex., and then spent the next 26 months in Heilbronn,
Germany, in the infantry. In 1957 he was awarded an Honorable
Discharge.

  After returning from his stint in the service, he enrolled at
the Sabine Valley Vocational Technical School and studied welding
for 1 1/2 years.

  For the next six years he roughnecked in the oil fields for
numerous companies. He worked in fields in Sabine and DeSoto
Parishes.

  In 1958, Trooper Bozeman married Mrs. Carolyn Presley Veuleman.
He gained three step children, and the couple added two children
of their own to the family.

  In 1965, a dream came true for the young man. He joined the
Louisiana State Police. He completed the eight week training
period at the La. State Police Academy in Baton Rouge, and was
assigned to Troop H in Leesville. He patrolled in Vernon Parish
until 1973, when he was assigned to Sabine Parish. He was named
Senior Trooper following the untimely death of Sgt. C. J. Miller
in December 1975.

  Trooper Bozeman was known throughout Sabine Parish for his fair
and impartial work in law enforcement. He stood 6' tall and
weighed over 200 pounds. His graying hair added a dignified look
to his natural good looks. He proudly wore the State Police
uniform and badge.

  On the radio, his mellow, easy going voice answered to H-15. He
was always in control of every situation.

  Trooper Bozeman enjoyed his job because it placed him in a
position where he could be of help to those who needed him. It
was evident that he enjoyed his work.

  Frankie Bozeman was a conscientious man who shunned publicity,
but would bend over backwards to help you. He was a big man with
an even bigger heart, who was always ready to help others.
Although he was quiet, he possessed a witty sense of humor.

  On his days off, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a person
who really enjoyed the outdoors. In fact, Trooper Bozeman was the
type of man who enjoyed life. Though his time was short, he made
a lasting impression on young and old alike.

  Trooper Bozeman was a respected law enforcement officer. His
efficiency in upholding the law, and helping those in the
community will always be remembered.