Nate Bozelle

January 18, 1941 ~ October 5, 2022
Nate Joseph Bozelle, age 81, passed away peacefully at his daughters’ home Wednesday, October 5, 2022. He was born on January 18, 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland to Charles and Carrie Bozelle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Philip Joseph Bozelle.
He is survived by a loving family including his wife of 57 years, Norma Eason Bozelle; daughter, Ellen Bozelle Morrison and husband, William of Selma, NC; brothers, Frank Bozelle and wife, Barbara of Nashville, Howard Bozelle and wife, JoAnn of Rocky Mount, Ronald Bozelle of Windsor and Thomas Bozelle of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Hunter and Zachery Bozelle, both of Nashville, Richard Morrison of Wendell and Mitchell Morrison of Spruce Pine; great-grandchildren, Grace and Emaree Morrison and several extended relatives.
Between Proctor Plumbing Co. and Moore Plumbing Co., Nate worked as a residential plumber for over 40 years. He was also a tinkerer, or as it has been said, “a real-life MacGyver” with quite the imagination. He held the family title of “The Fish Whisperer” because it was said he could catch a fish from a puddle. We trust he and Philip have reunited around a Heavenly fishing hole today. Nate set a true example of what it meant to be a hard worker, devoted family man, and a true hands-on Granddaddy – he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A service will be held at 2:00PM Monday, October 10, 2022 at Barnes Hill Original Free Will Baptist Church, 5592 West Mount Drive, Nashville, NC 27856. Interment will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park, 4454 Dortches Boulevard, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 12:00PM.
Flowers are welcome, or memorial donations may be made to Community Home Care & Hospice, 2479 Hurt Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or Community Home Care & Hospice, 208 Butternut Lane, Clayton, NC 27520.
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