Ezell Wallace

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Ezell Wallace was born December 24, 1946, in Tupelo, MS unto Brownlee Wallace and Gertrude Wallace.  Ezell departed his life on March 22, 2024 at Tupelo Nursing and Rehab. He Is preceded in death by his mother, father, his sister, Minnie and three brothers: Brownlee, James and Taylor and one foster sister, Sheryl Taylor.

Ezell accepted Christ at a very early age.  He adopted a love of sports when he was young.  One of his favorite pastime was watching the NBA playoffs and cheering on his favorite teams, the Los Angeles Lakers. You could also catch him in front of television on Saturday mornings watch wrestling.

He graduated from George Washington Carver High School (Tupelo, MS). He had a strong work ethic and held various jobs over the years, including: Hardin Bakery, Mid- South Packers and retired from Tupelo Parks and Recreation in 2008.

He leaves to cherish his memory, one son Ezell (Desiree) Wallace, Jr. of Memphis, TN; one granddaughter, Taylor Wallace of Upper Marlboro, MD; one brother Robert Wallace of Kansas City, Kansas; two very special bonus daughters Tonya and Quila and a host of nieces, nephews relatives and friends.

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