ArrAngements entrusted to

The House of Johnson Funeral Home“Where Memories Live Forever”

Jackson Chapel Detroit Chapel235 W. Prospect 12540 Hayes

Jackson, MI 49203 Detroit, MI 48205Kellee A. Miller ~ Manager Gerald Johnson, Jr. ~ CEO

(517) 783-0100 or (313) 839-6990“Serving the Entire Metropolitan Detroit, Jackson And Suburban Areas”

Sunrise: September 16, 1982

Flower BeArers

Sunset: March 31, 2020

Saturday, April 10, 2020Family Hour: 10:30 A.M. Funeral: 11:00 A.M.

Pastor Kevin Harris, Officiant

The House of Johnson Funeral Home12540 Hayes

Detroit, Michigan 48205

Celebrating The LifeOf

Joseph M aurice Ozier

PAllBeArersEdward Shoemaker

Marlon McRaeDave Sadler

Friends of the Family

The family of the late Joseph Maurice Ozier wishes to express with sincere appreciation the many comforting messages, floral tributes, prayers and other expressions of kindness, love and concern during this time. A more personal acknowledgement will be made at a later date. We love and appreciate you all!

Acknowledgment

PrivAte intermentWestlawn Cemetery

Maurice MarchbankAnthony CurrieWilliam Sassie

HonorAry PAllBeArersTeddy ToolesEddie AskewJalin AskewEthan Butler

Jacob MarchbankNathan BrundidgeLaGary Brundidge

Kennedy Wright

“Joy Rd. Joe”

Joseph Maurice Ozier was born on September 16, 1982 to Janese Ozier and William Ratcliff in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He unexpectedly departed this life on March 31, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Barbara (Richmond) and Frank Ozier, Jr. and John Ratcliff and his uncle; Craig Ozier, who was very special to him.

Joseph, known to most as “Joy Rd. Joe” or “JR”, accepted the Lord and at an early age and continued his belief throughout his life. He attended Detroit Public Schools and was employed at Meritor Inc.

Joseph had such a big personality, he never met a stranger! He loved people and instantly made friends wherever he went.

Joseph loved entertaining, whether it was having friends over, hosting a party with his “Fam Tiez Ent.” crew, or promoting someone else’s event, his element was right in the middle of it all. One of his favorite things to do was brag about his mom’s cooking and having you come over for dinner so you could see for yourself.

Joseph was one of the most genuine, caring individuals you could ever come across. He went above and beyond in all capacities. He thrived on being surrounded by his loved ones and was the life of all the family functions and gatherings, he always kept us laughing with his witty sayings.

He had a heart for the elderly and would check up on them, sometimes taking them his Mama Jan’s awesome cooked meals. He had a passion for feeding and giving to the homeless; Joseph had a heart of gold!

Joseph leaves to cherish his memory and honor his life his loving parents; Janese and Eddie Askew, two brothers; Jalin Askew and Donte Askew, two sisters; Quanna Butler and Crystal Mays, his partner in life and love; Brittany Tooles and her daughter that he loved as his own, Nayanna-Lee, three aunts; Rhonda Sims (Ned), Roseanne Davis and Penny Pulley, three uncles; Michael Ozier (Thelma), Roger Ozier and Tyrone Richmond (Heidi), and one great aunt; Shirley Brown. He also leaves a special aunt and uncle; Chanel and Nate Brundidge, his dearest godmother; Shronda Joshua, two godsons; Ethan Butler, who is also his nephew and Jacob Marchbank, his special friends/family; Edward Shoemaker, Dave “Vito” Sadler, Maurice Marchbank and Chaquita Willis. Joseph also leaves other family members, a host of cousins that he kept close and made sure he had a relationship with each of them, and so many friends.

Obituary Order Of ServiceOrgan Prelude................................................................................................. Musician

Processional..........................................................................Clergy, Family & Friends

Scripture..............................................................................Minister Shronda Joshua

Prayer.....................................................................................Minister Shronda Joshua

Selection...............................................................................................The Willis Sisters

Remarks.......................................................................................................Family Only(Two Minutes Please)

Acknowledgements and Obituary.........................................................Mija McRae

Selection................................................................................................................SoloistFinal Viewing

Eulogy...........................................................................................Pastor Kevin Harris

Recessional ..................................................................... Clergy, Family and Friends

Organ Postlude ............................................................................................. Musician

ChoicesYou can shed tears that he is gone,or you can smile because he has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that he’ll come back,or you can open your eyes and see all he’s left.

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him, or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember only that he is gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back.

Or you can do what he would want;smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”

Author Unknown

In Joseph’s Favorite Words, “Keep It Moving”!

Jesus said unto him, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead,

yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believethin me shall never die. Believest thou this?

St. John 11: 25-26

My SonIt broke my heart to lose you,

But you did not go alone,For part of me went with you,The day God took you home.

Although I know will meet again somedayForgive me Lord, because I’ll always weep

For my son I loved so muchBut yet I could not keep.

Sweet Dreams, My Angel. Love, Mom

Loving Memories of A Special SonTo lose someone so special

Is really hard to bearIt hardly seems believable

That you’re no longer there.You left us far too early

Before your time, it seemsAnd now you’ll never have the chance

To fulfill all those dreams.However hard it is though

We’ll take comfort in the thoughtOf all the memories we have

And the happiness you broughtYou always lived life to the full

But ours won’t be the sameUntil the day when we can see

Your smiling face again.I Love You JoJo, Eddie

BrotherYou gave no one a last farewell,

Nor ever said goodbye.You were gone before we knew it,

And only God knows why.A million times we will miss you.

A million times we will cry.If love alone could have saved you,

You never would have died.In life I loved you dearly,In death I love you still.

In my heart you hold a place,No one else can fill.

We will meet again somedayI know in a better place.

I thank God He made you my brother,While you were here on earth.

Love you always brother, Jalin

Joseph, The moment that you died my heart was torn in two. One side filled with heartache, the other died with you. I often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheek. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. But missing you is heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. Until the joyous day arrives, where we will be united again!

Love You Always - Brittany

Joseph, you will be missed but not forgotten because you will always be in our hearts. We Love you for the person you are and the love you had for our daughter and Granddaughter.

Rest in Peace Son. -Dad-In Love

In Loving Memory of My ReesyOf all the special gifts in Life

However great or smallto have you as my GodchildWas the greatest gift of all.

A special timeA special face

A special Godson.With aching heart

I whisper lowI will miss you ReesyAnd I LOVE YOU SO!

Shronda (Ron)

My SonIt broke my heart to lose you,

But you did not go alone,For part of me went with you,The day God took you home.

Although I know will meet again somedayForgive me Lord, because I’ll always weep

For my son I loved so muchBut yet I could not keep.

Sweet Dreams, My Angel. Love, Mom

Loving Memories of A Special SonTo lose someone so special

Is really hard to bearIt hardly seems believable

That you’re no longer there.You left us far too early

Before your time, it seemsAnd now you’ll never have the chance

To fulfill all those dreams.However hard it is though

We’ll take comfort in the thoughtOf all the memories we have

And the happiness you broughtYou always lived life to the full

But ours won’t be the sameUntil the day when we can see

Your smiling face again.I Love You JoJo, Eddie

BrotherYou gave no one a last farewell,

Nor ever said goodbye.You were gone before we knew it,

And only God knows why.A million times we will miss you.

A million times we will cry.If love alone could have saved you,

You never would have died.In life I loved you dearly,In death I love you still.

In my heart you hold a place,No one else can fill.

We will meet again somedayI know in a better place.

I thank God He made you my brother,While you were here on earth.

Love you always brother, Jalin

Joseph, The moment that you died my heart was torn in two. One side filled with heartache, the other died with you. I often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheek. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. But missing you is heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. Until the joyous day arrives, where we will be united again!

Love You Always - Brittany

Joseph, you will be missed but not forgotten because you will always be in our hearts. We Love you for the person you are and the love you had for our daughter and Granddaughter.

Rest in Peace Son. -Dad-In Love

In Loving Memory of My ReesyOf all the special gifts in Life

However great or smallto have you as my GodchildWas the greatest gift of all.

A special timeA special face

A special Godson.With aching heart

I whisper lowI will miss you ReesyAnd I LOVE YOU SO!

Shronda (Ron)