Wally "Gator" Bozeman

January 27, 1963 - April 22, 2022

Captain Wally "Gator" Bozeman, age 59, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 in Bayou la Batre, Alabama. He was born in Waynesboro, Mississippi on January 27, 1963. He was a shrimp boat captain for over 30 years. Gator loved and adored his grandchildren. Mr. Bozeman is preceded in death by his wife, Tammy "Gump" Bozeman; his first wife, Cynthia Michelle Bozeman; father, John Bozeman; all 4 grandparents; first cousin, Mike Wallace; and shrimpin' buddy, Taco Herrera. He is survived by his mother, Ollie Pearl Smith; daughter, Wendy Bozeman (Daniel Robby Burton); 8 grandchildren, Kyler, Elizabeth, Grace, D.J., Natalie, Destin, Derrick, and Lauren; mother-in-law, Darlene Smith; brother, Johnny (Debbie) Bozeman; sister, Lana (Walker) Sherrin; as well as many other family members and friends. A graveside service will be held Monday, May 2, 2022 at 12:00 PM in Oddfellows Cemetery in Bayou La Batre. Bro. Mark Griffin will be officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Joe Anderson, Ricky Brown, Adam Bodiford, Johnny Cieutat, Jeremy Zirlott, and Brandon Tillman.