Ernest Nathan Bozarth was born on May 20, 1953 in Darrouzett, Texas to Eldon Lee and Dorothy Rosella (Manor) Bozarth. Ernest lived in several places before his family moved to Fargo, where Ernest attended elementary and high school, graduating with the Class of 1971. On March 22, 1974, Ernest married the love of his life, Lorine Kay Gregory, in Lipscomb County, Texas. To this union was born three sons, Shannon, David, and Rickie. Ernest moved to Gage, Oklahoma in 1975 where he lived for the rest of his life.

Ernest made his living as a truck driver in the oilfield industry. When he wasn't out driving, he could be found at his home building motorcycles and working on vehicles or around the house. Ernest was baptized at a young age into the Methodist church where he also attended and participated in the Sunday school.

Ernest passed from this life on October 23, 2021 at his home in Gage at the age of 68.  Ernest is preceded in death by his wife, Kay Bozarth; parents, Eldon and Dorothy Bozarth; and sister Elda Bohnsack Farrow.

Ernest is survived by his son Shannon Bozarth of Tulsa, Oklahoma; son David Bozarth and wife Desirae of Gage, Oklahoma; son Rickie Bozarth and wife Marcie of Beaver, Oklahoma; sister Alvie Watts and husband Robert of Missouri; brother Rick Bozarth of Gage, Oklahoma; 3 grandchildren, 4 nieces, 8 nephews and a host of other family, loved ones, and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project ,

c/o Shaw Funeral Home

P.O. Box 276

Vici, OK 73859