Funeral services for Donald Ezell will be on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Bude, MS at 10:00 AM with burial to follow at Midway Cemetery in Meadville, MS. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Bude, MS from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will resume on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 9:00 AM until time of service at 10:00 AM. Rev. Tyson Windom and Rev. Billie Joe Deer will be officiating the services, with Franklin Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Donald Ezell, 81, of Bude, passed from this life on Monday, October 14, 2024, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 9, 1943 in Meadville, MS, to Elbert and Nettie Ezell.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandchildren and friends. He also enjoyed running his rabbit dogs.  He was a loving husband, father, Popa, and friend.

Preceding him in death were his parents; sisters, Lucille Priest, Irene Priest, Edith Davis, Ethel Ratcliff; and brothers, J.L. Ezell, and Cecil Ezell.

Survivors are his wife of 53 years, Melba Ezell; daughters, Jill McCormick (Dunc), Christy Ezell Van Norman; son, Hunter Ezell (Deanna); brother, Claude Ezell (Pat); grandchildren, Tanner Van Norman, Anna McCormick, Brock Ezell, Kaitlyn Van Norman, Braden Ezell, Noah McCormick; and a host of family and friends.

Pallbearers are Noah McCormick, Tanner Van Norman, Braden Ezell, Brock Ezell, Patrick Larkin, and Bryan Kyzar.

Honorary pallbearers are Mike Priest, Josh Thibodeaux, Michael Ward, Roger Arnold, James King, Sr., and Eddie Hester.

The family request memorials be made in his name to the First Baptist Church of Bude, Amazing Faith Center.