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Ozie Dafney Obituary

Mr. Ozie "Arthur" Dafney

August 10, 1946 - November 24, 2024

Mr. Ozie “Arthur” Dafney, 78 years old, of Texarkana, AR passed away on November 24, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1946, to Alex and Mary Davis Dafney in Lewisville, AR.
Ozie graduated from Foster High School in Lewisville, AR and later moved to Venice, California. In December 1965, Ozie joined the US Army where he served two years and earned commendations for Marksman, a Good Conduct Medal and a National Defense Service Medal. After returning to the civilian world, he began working at GTE where he joined the supervisor ranks until he retired in 1996. Prior to entering full-time retirement in 2020, Ozie spent several years working at Enterprise Rental Car in Texarkana.
Ozie’s favorite pastime was bowling. He traveled all over the country participating in various tournaments winning his fair share of titles and money pots!! He recorded many perfect games over the years and proudly shares his rings and trophies as proof! He was interviewed and featured in various news articles in several cities.
He was a loving partner, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend! His smile was infectious, his distinctive laugh filled the room, and his dance moves were legendary. He loved to engage with people of all ages and enjoyed sharing words of wisdom and encouragement with anyone that needed it.
Ozie was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers: Aaron, Ellis, Howard, Joe, Will, Curtis, and Henry Dafney; six sisters: Susie Anderson, Florida Kitchen, Sophia Briggs, Katie Richards, Kathleen Dafney; and Mattie Lee Dafney; son, Bernard Dafney, Sr and grandson, Darrin Dafney, Jr.
Cherished memories will remain with his life partner, Robin Green; Children: Darrin (Reeshemah) Dafney, Sr, Stefanie (Jessie) Galloway, Eric Dafney, Kenya Green and Kayla Green; Sisters: Erma Jean West and Lessie Dean Austin; Grandchildren: Bernard (Niza) Dafney, Jr., Jayvon Dafney, Christina (Airron) Roy, Stephon Dafney, Brandis Dafney, Brianna Dafney, Dominique Dafney, Raynah Foskey, Jesse Galloway and Joshua Galloway and Great-grandchildren: Taj Dafney, Audrey Roy, Bernard Dafney III, Chloe Roy, Ahmir Dafney and Jesse Galloway, Jr. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.