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On June 24, 2026, Brandon Edmund Dozier, a Mama's boy, a father a friend and a fisherman was called home to be with the Lord.

Born in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son to Margaret Dozier Godwin and William Holmes, a graduate of Oscar Smith High School.

Brandon loved life, his first love aka his mama, and his children. Love is an action word, and he showed it every day.

Brandon leaves to cherish fond memories: Children: Amari Ridley, Symier Dozier, Brandon "BJ" Dozier, Mariah Dozier, Nyiere Brown, and Nadir Hunter; His mother, Margaret Dozier Godwin; father, William Holmes; his pops, Victor Godwin Sr.; his grandmother, Marie Jones; his aunts: Gladys Dozier, Easter Dozier, Carolyn Dozier, and Tonya Boyd; his brothers, Kenneth Dozier and Eric Holmes; his sister, Erica Holmes; his Godmother, Kedera Lewis; his God brother, Kenyell Lewis; his childhood, long-time friend, Leroy McBride; a host of extended family and loved ones, and a beloved friend Lanesha Lewis.