John M. Bossom

John M. Bossom passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 9, 2025. He was 93 years of age. John was a native of Louisiana and had been a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana for more than 50 years.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a paratrooper in the 508th Airborne.

John is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 71 years, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Williams Bossom, who passed just 68 days before him; his parents, Jim and Alberta Dupont Bossom; his sister, Marie Bossom Firmin; his brother, Joseph A. Bossom; and his son, Michael Bossom.

John is survived by his children, Deridre “Dedye” Bossom Caruthers (Jeffrey Caruthers), Randy E. Bossom (Sandra Bossom), and Keith Bossom; and his sister, Jane Bossom Steele. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Services and a celebration of life are to be held on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, at Resthaven Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2:30 with a service starting at 2:30, and burial to follow.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com