Ozell-Jones-Obituary

Ozell Jones

Long Beach, California

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Long Beach, California

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Ozell Jones, a 6-foot-11 center who played on the Wichita State basketball team that reached the Elite Eight in 1981, was killed by a gunshot on Thursday in Lancaster, Calif. The Los Angeles Daily News reported Monday that LA County Sheriff's Department homicide detectives are...

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I worked with Ozell at a Vons in Eagle Rock. He was gentle gaint. I recognized him almost immediately because I´m a big basketball fan. We actually played a few games of pickup ball at a local park. Although I knew him briefly he was a cool dude. RIP... Luke B

Today I was just thinking about my Friend Ozelle....as soon as we met we clicked...I remember you taking me to Compton to meet up with your music friend that I was actually of fan of...and also taking me to Some Basketball games...you were a good friend and will always be grateful for you Rest Easy Big Homie

So sad to hear the news I was just one of your many teammates at at Long Beach Poly sometimes just unbelievable what happened to people like I said so sad over news

Miss you big bro

Today im thinking about my bro ozell i miss him so much but i know he is with my family. Above n god. I will never stop working to bring Justus .for what was done to u ..we truly miss u from your sis Johanna jones r.i.p

Remembering hoppy
Katrina

my sweet sweet baby brother this is your sister Johanna jones your anniversary is coming soon of u going away. cant stop crying I love you amd will never stop working to see that Justus is served for you love you br0ther tour sister Johanna jones kisss

Hoppy, I think of you often and miss you so much. As my teammate at Wichita State we had some great times that I will never forget. RIP my brother. You are missed. Mike Denny