William Thomas Ezzell

William Thomas (Tom) Ezzell, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather "went home" on Monday morning, February 4, 2013, at Nash General Hospital. He was born June 10, 1920, in Duplin County, to Walter M. Ezzell and Rebecca Matthews Ezzell but lived most of his life in Rocky Mount. Tom retired from the Atlantic Coast Line / CSX railroad after 42 years of service and was a long-time member of West Haven Presbyterian Church where he served as Elder. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, James and sister, Mary. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, of 58 years, Inez Gardner Ezzell of Rocky Mount; sons, Michael Thomas and wife, Jan, of Hiddenite, NC; Herbert Wayne and wife, Donna, of Spartanburg, SC; Galen Eugene and wife, Debbie, of Durham, NC; brother, Norman Monroe and wife, Frances, of Boone, NC; grandchildren David, Steven and wife, Connie, Trevor and wife, Amy, Cory and wife, Robyn, Sarah Lee and husband, Jason, and Jacob; 10 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren, with another on the way. Tom loved spending time with family and friends. Over his 92 years many were touched by his loving nature, kind words and welcoming hugs. He was a man of integrity who always had concern and compassion for the welfare of others. He will be missed by all who had the honor and pleasure of having known him. Visitation will be held at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home on Wednesday, February, 6, 2013, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Pineview Cemetery. Reverend Connie Button will officiate. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to the West Haven Presbyterian Church, 1001 West Haven Boulevard, Rocky Mount, NC. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 2/6, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Service Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Thursday 2/7, 11:00 am Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801