ROCKY MOUNT - Nate Joseph Bozelle, age 81, passed away 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 his wife of 57 years, Norma Eason Bozelle; daughter, Ellen Bozelle Morrison and husband, William of Selma; 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; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held October 10, 2022 at Barnes Hill Original Free Will Baptist Church, Nashville. Interment will followed at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

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.