Walter Ezzell Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Walter Ezzell of Watha, North Carolina, born in Wilmington, North Carolina, who passed away on May 19, 2026 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Walter Ezzell to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Andrew J. Ezzell and Margie Elizabeth Ezzell; his wife Betty Jean Dukes Ezzell; and his brother Carl Rivers Ezzell. He is survived by: his siblings, Peggy Padgett and Ronald Ezzell (Bonnie); his nieces and nephews, Deborah Fowler (Robby), Karen Pacheco, Sharon Johnson (Eddie), Wanda Garriss, Lynn Watkins (Ann), Kenneth Watkins (Trina), Rodney Padgett (Marilyn), Craig Padgett and Riv Ezzell; his great-nieces, Krystle Corbett, Alicia Brewer, Kayla Hernandez (Kevin), Whitney Pacheco, Kelsi Pacheco and Taylor Padgett; his great-nephew Alex Quate; his aunt Lucille Rivenbark; and his close friends, Wayne Wheeler, Douglas Garriss and David Garris.
Visitation was held on Friday, May 22nd 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel (612 S Norwood St, Wallace, NC 28466). A funeral service was held on Friday, May 22nd 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, May 22nd 2026 at the Riverview Memorial Park.
