Ozie Dafney

12/4/2024

Date of Sunrise: August 10, 1946
Date of Sunset: November 24, 2024

Visitation
Friday, December 6, 2024
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Jones Stuart Mortuary
115 E. 9th Street
Texarkana, Arkansas

Funeral Service
Saturday, December 7, 2024
11:00 a.m.
Hamilton Davis Funeral Home
415 E. 1st Street
Stamps, Arkansas

Interment
Wise Cemetery
3505 Cemetery Road
Lewisville, Arkansas

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.

7 Comments

Stefanie Galloway

12/4/2024 06:45:45 pm

I love and miss you daddy!

VALERIE Edwards

12/4/2024 08:20:12 pm

My condolences go out to the Dafney children. You will be greatly missed. Glad I could always make you laugh. REST WELL 🙏🏽

Yvonne Shepherd

12/4/2024 10:00:50 pm

Ozie was a great grandfather to my children and we have so many great memories . He will truly be missed by many. He loved and lived life unapologetically his way. Continued prayers and love for the family.

Priscilla Hilliard

12/5/2024 09:38:52 am

I can't even imagine our family without you; we are going to miss you most of all. Uncle Arthur was the last biological child of Jack & Mary Dafney (we do still have adopted siblings Lessie & Jean). Words cannot express the tremendous loss we all are feeling right now and probably for a long time. He called me a couple weeks before his passing; I think that was his way of saying goodbye to me. We always had those real conversations about life. My heart is shattered, however, I know you are with your siblings resting in the presence of the Lord. Love you Unc!

Freddie M Walters

12/5/2024 07:51:08 pm

Deepest sympathy and condolences to the family.

Darvina Dafney

12/8/2024 12:49:51 am

Words cannot express the way that I feel about not ever seeing your smile or hearing your voice again. You saved me when I was 3 years old. I turned over in the pool, and you jumped right in to get me. And you’ve been watching over me and my mother ever since. Just 4 months ago, you made sure your sister was laid to rest well. And you kept checking on me to make sure that I was okay. I certainly didn’t think you would have to go too. I understand. But I can’t even express what an enormous loss it is for me to lose you and my mother within 4 1/2 months.

I thank God that He blessed us with you! You were always cool, calm, and collected. You would always greet us with a smile! I don’t know if I ever saw you angry. Oh yeah, me and Stefanie were playing in the car. And it shifted into gear. The car started backing out of the driveway. Of course, I think I was in the driver’s seat. Here you come running out to get us. You were a little mad that day! Even then, the punishment must not have been too bad because I don’t remember it. I just remember a face of worry and panic. I will forever remember and miss you. Thank you for showing me so much love, patience, and kindness over the years!

Our grandparents had 13 amazing children and adopted the twins. They raised all of you to be close. Wow, we are so blessed to have had all of you as parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc. All of you were always there! You traveled for visits, parties, weddings, graduations, home going’s, family reunions, and whatever other occasions that you could find to have a reason to travel. That doesn’t mean that they were perfect- no one is perfect. But even with their imperfections, they were the best! From Aunt Susie to my mother, we got a perfect mixture of calm, bossy, quiet, kind, generous, stubborn, and I just don’t care. But one thing is for sure. Everything that they did was always accompanied with a smile. Those smiles we will never forget! And at the end of the day, they gave us their very best. As much as, it is so hard to know that our days together has come to an end. We have a lifetime of memories. And I try to have peace knowing that all 13 of you are together with your parents to rest with God! Rest well

Errial McNeil

12/12/2024 10:12:16 pm

We will miss you dearly Uncle Arthur! Love you always!💓

Ozie Dafney

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