Oji Pierce Obituary

PIERCE, Oji A BMI Award winning artist, musician, writer, composer, arranger and producer best known for producing the platinum R&B hit "This Is How We Do It" and producing the original score to the movie "The Gospel" died at age 46. During his career, Oji worked with and learned from the legendary likes of Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, the late Luther Vandross, Patti Austin, Russell Simmons, Montell Jordan, Paul Taylor and many more; see ojimusic.com. Oji will be missed by his family and many friends, all over the world. He is survived by his mother, Rosella Harris Pierce Vaughn, sisters: Dyrel Pierce and Ledra Pierce Mesta all of Charlotte, NC. Funeral services will be held on Saturday August 26, 2006 in Statesville, NC. The family is being served by Davis & Mangum Mortuary in Statesville, NC. (704) 873-3031.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Aug. 25, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Oji Pierce

13 Entries

Nigel Mesta

September 7, 2006

Oji, God needed a pianist so he chose the best one. It was a shock to hear of your passing, as a believer God knows best. Having the pleasure of being a close friend is something that I will hold to my heart.

Helsa Ariass

September 6, 2006

When we weren't co-writing songs, we were watching movies, laughing and eating loads of munchies. I think about Oji and so many things come to mind. He was private, direct, and very funny. I loved his sardonic humor. After 17 years of friendship, I will miss Oji immensely.

Jeff Robinson

September 5, 2006

Oji was a caring, compassionate,person who was very private.His positive attitude and view of life was evidenced by his deep spirituality.His genorosity and love of music will endure him to my heart forever.

Lisa Mahler

August 31, 2006

I am heart broken to hear of Oji's passing! What a beautiful and talented man! He will be greatly missed! May God bless him and keep Oji always!!!

Anne Marie Lunsman

August 31, 2006

Oji was my very close friend and we felt like family. We wrote music together and talked about God. Oji was my roomate last year and I will never forget those times. He was proud of my every endeavor and made me feel as though I could take on the world. I miss him so much. I am a better person for knowing him. I had the privelage of knowing an angel. I will remember him playing piano for me when I needed comfort and laughter--I will remember our big night out in the limo with all my "Girls" and Oji. I will cherish all the photos. I will appreciate all the beautiful music he and I created that the world never had a chance to hear. I will continue to multi-task and run track--sing/songwrite--and be Oji's "Mariah" look a like. I will treasure the gifts that he gave me and talk to him when I pray at night. Oji--you were my dear friend and I think I knew you were gone even though I was in Greece at the time. God must have needed another producer for His choir and so now you are resting with Him. When I marry Robert, I will honor you by playing your favorite song that we wrote together at our wedding. Robert is the "one" just like you said and I thank you for your support and advice.

You will be there in spirit and always in my memory and heart.

I will always love you my brother--Anne Marie:-) "Beverly Hills Cop"

Kelly Johnson

August 29, 2006

Oji was a good person, thoughtful, and generous. I will miss him.

Rahn Coleman

August 29, 2006

Oji: A complex person not easily understood whose artistic depth was much more than this industry could accept. You played the game good while garnering much more love and respect then you could have ever imagined. I will miss you little brother. God Bless You and Keep You.

Glaurys Ariass

August 28, 2006

OJI was a true friend. We watched movies, told jokes, ate lots of popcorn, and wrote songs. I will miss him always.

Kimberly Coleman

August 28, 2006

I was saddened to learn of Oji's death. He was a terrific person, a complex thinker, who was also quite thoughtful. In fact, the last time we spoke, he really encouraged me about taking the bar and relocating to NY. I feel better for having known him in this lifetime. Oji lived next door to my family for a number of years and i had grown accustomed to spending at least one of the big holidays with him each year. His playful spirit will be dearly missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

DeeDee Foster

August 25, 2006

I'm deeply saddened to hear of Oji's passing. He was indeed a talent. The song that I co-wrote with Oji is actually the public's favorite of my whole project. Pure talent... I will miss you Oji. God bless his family.

LaShana Dendy

August 25, 2006

May God continue to comfort you during this time. My prayer is for all the family and friends of Oji to know that God is in control. We may not understand "why" this happened but God knows. I am a vocalist and Oji gave me a lot of work in the past 10 years!! I appreciate all that he did for me and I'm gonna miss him!

Derek Teasley

August 25, 2006

GOD BLESS HIS SOUL AND THE FAMILY! GOD BE WITH HIS FAMILY!!!

Lori Barth

August 25, 2006

Oji was a great musical inspiration and

co-writer. We will miss him dearly.

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