He was proceeded in death by his father, Mr. Clarence Josey Jr. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Leila Mae Josey; one sister, Mrs. Deborah (Raymond) Burks; four brothers, Mr. Clarence Josey III, Mr. Ronald Josey, Mr. Ernest M. Josey, all of Americus and Mr. Johnny F. Josey of Conyers; three nieces, Ms. Amber L. Josey, Ms. Leila-Chassity Jones and Ms. Rayven Josey Burks; three great aunts, Mrs. Earlene Josey Coleman of Newark, Mrs. Irene Johnson of Pompano, Fla. and Mrs. Ruby Josey of Cleveland; five aunts, Ms. Ozella White, Ms. Alma White, Ms. Doris Josey, Mrs. Viola Josey (James) Bridges and Mrs. Addie Pearl Josey; one uncle, Mr. Charlie "Seay" (Willie) Josey of Belle Glade, Fla. and a host of cousins and friends.
West's Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.