Edward "Eddie" T. Dozier, 69, of New Haven, died May 12, 2017. He was the son of the late Wallace and Beulah Dozier.

He is survived by his son, Dhati T. Dozier, Sr.; daughters, Quanda Dozier-Berkeley and April Bowe; brothers, Wallace (Christa) Dozier, H. Richard Dozier and Stephen (Rhonda) Dozier; sisters, Beatrice (Roberto) Dozier-Taylor and Deatrice (Aaron) Napper; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by a brother, James Johnson.

Memorial service will be held Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Varick Memorial AME Zion Church, 242 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven.