Ocie Lee Priester, Jr. departed this life on April 8, 2019 at age 70.  He was born March 12, 1949 to Ocie and Lucille Priester and was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio.  Ocie graduated from East High School and was employed at Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. Ocie was united in marriage to Linda Elton and to this union was born one son, Ocie III.

Throughout his life Ocie was known for his carpentry, remodeling skills, painting and craftsmanship that showed his love for perfection.  He loved to fish and share his catch; he loved to gather food and distribute it to those in need who did not have transportation.  He will always be remembered as a vibrant character, full of fun, and unpretentious.  He loved people and was especially considerate of the downtrodden.

Ocie was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ocie and Lucille Priester and brother, Donald Priester.

Ocie is survived by son, Ocie Priester III; grandson, Eric Priester; granddaughter, Amber Hoyle, and one great granddaughter; brothers, Robert E. Priester and Jeffery L. Priester; sisters, Evaughn (Alexander) Cagle, Arona Sanford and Edwina Priester; special friend, Mary Beth Charisma and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.