ROCK HALL, Md. - Donald L. "Butch" Bozarth, of Rock Hall, died on Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Chester River Hospital Center. He was 70. He was born on March 27, 1941, in Fremont, Neb., the son of the late Ivan Leroy Bozarth and Evelyn Hazel Smith Pollard. Mr. Bozarth served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1961 in Germany and was honorably discharged. He returned to Fremont and on Jan. 15, 1960, married Barbara Jean Mead. They resided in many places across the country before settling down in Rock Hall in 1973. Mr. Bozarth worked at Park Cleaners in Chestertown, Md., and soon began his career as a self employed waterman, harvesting crabs and fish. He retired in 1987. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and his friends. He was a member of the Sgt. Preston Ashley American Legion Post #228 in Rock Hall, Md., and the V.F.W. in Millington, Md. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Tammy Cowgill and husband Bobby of Harrington, Del., and Shelly Surprenant and husband Douglas of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; a son, David Bozarth and friend Janet of Kennedyville; two sisters, Romona Vickers of Chestertown, and Renae "Pickles" Bozarth of Worton; five brothers, Roland "Rocky" Bozarth of Goldsboro, Lonnie "Boomer" Bozarth of Sudlersville, Robert "Nubbins" Bozarth of Tolchester, Randy Bozarth of Millington, and Bob Schneider of California; ten grandchildren, Megan, Matthew, Elizabeth, Angie, Dani, Jay, David Jr., Dustin, Shey and Abby; seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald "Ronnie" Bozarth and Rodney "Boscoe" Bozarth; and one sister, Donna Ashley. A memorial service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Sgt. Preston Ashley Post #228 in Rock Hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sgt. Preston Ashley Legion, Post #228, P.O. Box 207, Rock Hall, MD 21661; or Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company - Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 577, Rock Hall, MD 21661. Arrangements by: Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. 130 Speer Road Chestertown. Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.fhnfuneralhome.com.
