Deeds001Erik Ray “Ozzy” Deeds, age 22, of Brownwood, died Monday afternoon at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

Services will be held at 2 PM Friday in the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with cremation to follow.  Visitation will be held from 8 AM Friday until service time.

He was born October 21, 1990 in Brownwood and attended Brownwood schools.  He was a member of the Austin Ave. Church of Christ.  Erick was a big wrestling fan and he especially was a fan of Ozzy Osbourne.  Even though he struggled in life with muscular dystrophy, he left a huge mark on those he loved and will be missed greatly.

He is survived by his grandparents who raised him, John and Helen Deeds of Brownwood

Brothers – Danny Simcox and David Deeds of Brownwood

Sisters – Joy Dillard of Brownwood, Sarah Deeds of Brownwood, Tira Burkett of Brownwood, Malana Tibbetts of Blanket, Amy Raute of Brownwood, Pam Deeds of Early,

Sister in law – Racheal Simcox of Brownwood

Cousin – Marcus Deeds of Brownwood

Uncle – Randy Deeds of Richardson

Numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive

He was preceded in death by his aunt, Joy Simcox, cousin , Steve Cole, cousin, Natasha Deeds and his great grandmother – Bertha Deeds.

Friends are encouraged to sign the guestbook at www.heartlandfuneralhome.net