James Willis Ezell, son of the late Theresa VanZant and Frank Ezell, was born in Howell, Kentucky, on March 18, 1948 he departed this life Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, MO. On December 23, 2014, having attained the age of 66.
Jim was a Veteran of the United States Navy and a member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed shooting and collecting guns. He enjoyed cooking and he loved writing poetry. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Theresa, two brothers, George and Robert Ezell.
Jim is survived by two sons, Jacob Ezell and wife Angela of St. Charles, MO, and Dylan Ezell of O'Fallon, MO, one daughter Jessi Wood and husband James of Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO, two sisters, Kathy Harris of Pocatello, Idaho and Karen Raphael of Granite City, IL. Jim is also survived by three grandchildren, Adam Scott Wood, Andrew James Wood, Brenden Octavian Steinburg. Jim will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Memorial Services are scheduled for January 4, 2015, 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home in Lesterville, Missouri.