Zo'Antae Pharard Cuffee was born April 13, 2001 in Norfolk, Virginia. "Big Zo" as he was so affectionately called by his peers, suddenly departed this earthly life on August 4, 2020. Although the course of his life was redirected, those who knew Zo, knew that he was a shining light, success driven, goal achiever, motivated and inspired many and was destined for greatness. He often went out to feed the homeless.

Zo attended public school in Fairburn, GA. He attended Bear Creek Middle School, where he played basketball for the school as well as recreation centers. He graduated from Creekside High School in May 2019. Upon completion of high school, he entered Atlanta Technical College, where he was preparing to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); with a long-term goal of becoming a Fire Fighter.

Zo also set a goal to become a business owner. In preparation, he created a clothing line, became an investor in an online store and started developing his music career.

At the age of 19, this gentle, respectful and loving young man, who was liked by everyone that he came in contact with, was called home to be with the Lord.

Zo'Antae P. Cuffee leaves many wonderful memories to cherish to his mother, Shontay Cuffee, Dujuan Jefferson (father), Phillip Murray (dad); 3 brothers, Phillip (PJ) Murray, Syntroy Reese and Sean Jefferson; 3 sisters, Briana Horne-Reid, Daja Jefferson and Jaylin Murray; his #1 lady Barbara Cuffee (grandmother), Claudia Murray (grandmother), Priscilla Kitchens (grandmother), Anthony Kitchens (g-dad); Brittany Cuffee, Tia Murray and Shakia Jefferson (aunts), Kandy Fentress (god mother); preceded in death by great grandmother Ruth Cuffee; Alfreda Wilson, and Monique Cuffee (great aunts), Trevor Gailard (great uncle), a host of cousins, relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held 1pm Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Roosevelt Memorial Park, 1101 Campostella Road, Chesapeake. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake is in charge of arrangements.