Clayton Ezell, age 91, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Sunday, May 05, 2013 at his residence in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, a member of Second Creek Primitive Baptist Church where he was a Deacon, and member and past president of Civitan Club. He was employed with the City of Lawrenceburg for over 25 years, and Mayor of Lawrenceburg from 1995 – 1999. Mr. Ezell served his country honorably in the U. S. Navy during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Robert and Beatrice Jenkins Ezell.
He is survived by
Wife of 69 Years –
Thelma Yarbrough Ezell, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two Daughters –
Karen Rogers (Stephen), Guntersville, AL
Nelda Ezell, Lawrenceburg, TN
Four Grandchildren –
Melissa Lindsey (Jay)
Jonathan Golden (Donya)
Phillip Ashworth (Jennifer)
Lyndsay Wood (Chris)
Seven Great Grandchildren –
Patrick and Abigail Lindsey
Kaitlyn, Leah, and Derek Wood
Lauren and Emeline Golden
Jim Brewer, Who was like a son
Seven Sisters –
Kerene Box, Nashville, TN
Iris Jean Durham, Nashville, TN
Thelma Elliot, Nashville, TN
Mina Bell Gillespie, Five Points, TN
Reva Lee, Five Points, TN
Vella B. Gillespie, Five Points, TN
Arlene Richardson, Rogersville, AL
Two Brothers –
William Etral Ezell, Highland, UT
Laris Ezell, Five Points, TN
A host of nieces and nephews also survive.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 09, 2013, with Bro. Don McPherson and Bro. Charles Grisham officiating. Interment will follow at Bonnertown Cemetery in Bonnertown, TN. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to Autism Research Institute at www.autism.com.
