James Richard "Ozzie" Ozment's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Gastonia, North Carolina

James Richard "Ozzie" Ozment

September 26, 1929 - September 26, 2025 (96 years old)

Gastonia, North Carolina

James Richard "Ozzie" Ozment's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Gastonia, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McLean Funeral Directors

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James Richard "Ozzie" Ozment

September 26, 1929 - September 26, 2025 (96 years old)

Gastonia, North Carolina

James Richard Ozment Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 26, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James Richard Ozment of Gastonia, North Carolina. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Grover Cleveland Ozment and Ethel Brame Ozment; his wife Ellen Barham Ozment; his daughter Kathy Sherrill Ozment; and his siblings, Lucille Johnson, Nell Lovings, Mae Brown, Louise Cummings, Hazel Weeks and Robert Ozment.

He is survived by: his daughter Donna Appleton (Jim) of Charlotte, NC; his granddaughter Lindsay Appleton Birdwell (Jon); and his caregiver Donna Thornburg. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 2nd 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Gaston Memorial Park (1200 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1621 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, or to Via Health Partners, Attn: Philanthropy, P.O. Box 470408, Charlotte, NC 28247.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McLean Funeral Directors



Thu

Oct 02

Graveside service

3:00 PM

Gaston Memorial Park
1200 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054

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