Joseph Kazery

Dr. Joseph "Josey" Anthony Kazery, 43, of Clinton, Mississippi, died November 4, 2025. He was born in Flowood, Mississippi, on June 20, 1982, to Samuel "Sam" and Ren Kazery.

He married Ashley Blakeney on May 13, 2006 and they had two children, Jaden and Jordan. He was devoted to his family, forever teaching and bringing joy to his family and friends through magic tricks, science experiments, music, or just sharing his thoughts on various matters. He was a man of faith, an active member of Lakeshore Congregational Methodist Church.

He loved volunteer diving with his son, Jaden, feeding the fish in the aquariums at the Mississippi Natural Science museum. He was ever a scientist and inspired many students to continue their education.

He taught Chemistry and Biology at Clinton High School and for the past 12 years he was an assistant professor of Biological Sciences at Mississippi College. This year, he received Mississippi College's first Academic Advisor Award and gave the 2025 Arts and Sciences Distinguished Lecture.

Josey is survived by his wife Ashley, son Jaden, his parents Sam and Ren Kazery, siblings: Omar, David, Alexis, & Simon, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends that loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his son Jordan.

Visitation will be 5:00pm on Friday, November 07, 2025 at Lakeshore Congregational Methodist Church in Byram.

Funeral services will be 10:00am on Saturday, November 08, 2025 at Lakeshore Congregational Methodist Church in Byram.