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Mr. Richard Earl Ezell
02/02/1930 - 10/01/2026
Mr. Richard Earl Ezell, age 96, of South Hill, passed away on Thursday October 1, 2026. He was a retired employee of Parker Oil Company and a United States Marine, who served during the Korean War. Mr. Ezell was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Mae Ezell and is survived by his daughter, Sylvia Gail Ezell of Springfield; his granddaughter, Teena Marie Hartsoe and her husband Joshua of Springfield; his grandson, Robert Dale Hartsoe, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth of Richmond and his three great-grandchildren: Noah Hartsoe, Jarrett Hartsoe and Alexandra Caro. A funeral service will be held on Monday October 5th at 11:00 A.M. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory with interment to follow in Crestview Memorial Park with full American Legion Post 79 Military Honors. The family will receive friends starting at 10:00 A.M. until service time in the funeral home. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Ezell family.
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My deepest sympathy goes out to Sylvia and the rest of the family.
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We loved Earl Ezell and he loved us back..he was one of the best people we’ve ever known..he is back with Emma Mae,the love of his life,feeling no pain….sending love and condolences to Sylvia ,his 2 grandkids ,and the rest of his family..He will be missed ..
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Please accept my family’s and my deepest condolences on your loss. We honor his dedicated service to our nation, and we will keep you and your loved ones in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Loved to hear Earl laugh. He will definitely be missed by all who knew him. May God be with each member of his family in the months ahead without him. Lots of love from my home to yours
I am so sorry to hear about Earl’s passing. He was one of my favorite co- workers at Parker. Always so kind.
Sylvia l am sorry to hear of Earls death. I always enjoyed he and your mother’s shopping trips. I wish you and your family the best.
Catch you later Earl
Always a smile and a laugh. Lost touch years ago, but good memories from easier times.
Earl was such a nice person. Always friendly. I knew him from working at Parker Oil together. He will be missed. Prayers for family.
I grew up in Ephesus Baptist Church and Sylvia and I were in school together. Mr. Earl was such a kind and caring soul.. He always had a smile for us kids. When I got grown and Ms Emma had passed away I started going to New Hope Baptist church and walked in one Sunday morning and there was that great big smile, smiling at me. It was so good to see him on Sunday morning. He was a good man and will truly be miss. Hugs and prayers to Sylvia and all his family
Our deepest sympathies to The family. Earl was always such a warm and welcoming uncle I loved his smile and enjoyed listening to his many stories.
Uncle Earl
My sincere sympathy to the family. Earl was one of the kindest most compassionate person you could meet. I was blessed to visit him a few weeks ago, and will cherish our conversation, hearing his laugh and most importantly having the privilege to give and receive heartfelt hugs.
Earl always held a special place in my husband’s heart. He truly made him feel part of the family on his first visit to Granny’s. There are so many memories of him teasing when I was young and enjoying a visit with him when we traveled through South Hill, as the years went by. We would take him to the Waffle House before leaving South Hill. The simple breakfast was another one of my cherished memories. He will be missed by all who knew him.
I am sure he will be met on the other side by Emma, Billy, Granny, my mom and many other friends and family.
Love you Earl!