Walter Lee

Ezell, Sr

Walter Lee Ezell, Sr. was born to JT "Scrap" Ezell and Flora Bell Ezell(Smith) on November 6, 1950. He was the third of ten children. Walter was affectionately known as "Puogh" and "Ole Man" to his family and friends. In the early morning hours of Sunday May 19, 2024, Walter answered the call to lay down his burdens and rest with his Heavenly Father. Walter was 73 years of age.

Walter accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior as a young man. He joined Mt Pleasant Chesterville MB church under the leadership of Rev. W Lee Robinson. He remained a member there till his recent passing. Walter could always be heard saying "Rob said" referring to the teaching and preaching of Rev. Robinson.

Walter completed his formal education at Carver High School. He was a member of the 1971 graduating class. After school, Walter held several different jobs, but the one he was most proud of was working for MDOT as a bridge inspector.

Survivors left to cherish his precious memory include his three children, Walter Ezell, Jr of Atlanta, GA, Erica (Rodney) Standifer, and Tedrick Vaughn both of Tupelo; eight grandchildren, Dezirae, Imena, Tiarra, Mya, Ariana, Christian, Ayanna and Treston ; three great grandchildren, Greyson, Brein and Soren; five sisters, Della Rogers and Ruthie Lomax, both of Houston, MS, Mary Forbes, Joyce Satterwhite, and Jaqueline Smith all of Tupelo; three brothers, LT Ezell and Donald (Jennifer) Smith of Tupelo and Esker (Shondra) Smith of Flowood, MS; one uncle, Aussie (Betty Jean) Hubbard; one aunt, Essie Hubbard and an host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He is proceeded in death by his Father, JT "Scrap" Ezell, his Mother, Flora Bell Smith, his step father, Dan Smith, his sisters, Joann Lauderdale, Vergie Dell Ezell, and Evelyn Ezell, his brothers, Robert Booker and JT Ezell, his aunts, Daisy and Estaline Hubbard, his uncles, Perry "Son" and William "Pot" Hubbard and his nephew Dantonio Smith.