Erik 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