Mr. Raydell Cozart was born in Oxford, NC. to the late William Cozart and Gracie Smith Cozart on August 8, 1937. He transitioned to his heavenly home April 23, 2021 after a lengthy illness.
Ray as he was called by his family was was baptized at an early age at Union Chapel Baptist Church in Butner, NC. and a 1956 graduate of G.C. Hawley High School in Creedmoor, NC. He later moved to New York where he gained employment at Rockland Psychiatric Center and retired after 30 plus years of service.
Ray was known for his rapid speaking which at times was hard to understand. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Ray was preceded in death by four brothers, James Cozart, Willie Cozart, Hazel Cozart, Onnie H. Cozart and three sisters, Flossie Cozart-Price, Sula Cozart, and Pearl Cozart.
Ray leaves to cherish his memory his children, Jermie Cozart of Washington, DC, Darryl Gathers of New York, NY, Donna Gathers of New York, NY ,adopted son, Christopher Lewis of Bronx, NY; granddaughter, Sydney Cozart of Washington, DC; sister, Lonia Jones (George) of Baltimore, MD; brother, Wallace Cozart of Baltimore, MD; uncle, Rev. James H. Stovall of Baltimore, MD; two very special caregivers, Alma Griffin, Reca Phillip; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and Friends.