Donald L. “Jake” Lozier, 63 of Taylorville, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.  He was born on January 15, 1961, in Trenton, New Jersey, the son of John H. and Maragret E. (Titsworth) Lozier.  He married Ruth Ann Yasinski on July 25, 1987, in Burnsville, North Carolina.  Donald was a talented craftsman and along with his wife, operated a drywall business in North Carolina.  He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and was a huge football fan.  He will be remembered for his outgoing personality and quick wit.

He is survived by his wife: Ruth Ann Lozier of Taylorville; daughters: Faith Ann Lozier of Taylorville and Ashlyn Nykol Hrabak of Assumption; grandchildren: Anna Elizabeth Hrabak, Rebel Grace Hrabak, Lydia Renee Durbin, and James Anthony Durbin; siblings: Betty Sue Grubb (Greg) of Lexington, North Carolina, Lois Desio (David) of Rochester, New York, and Charles Howard Lozier of Lexington, North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings: John Henry Lozier Jr., Rhonda Georgette Lozier, and Mandy Hulin.

Mr. Lozier will be cremated, and the family will host a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 14 at Crossroads Apostolic Ministries in Taylorville. Memorials may be made to the Lozier Family.  McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.