David Otis Ezell, a native of New Orleans, LA, on Friday, April 11, 2014, in Metairie, Louisiana, age 69. Beloved father of Sherri Ezell McKenna of Seattle, WA. Father-in-law of Jeremiah McKenna. Cherished Grandpa of Rebecca McKenna. Brother of Dione Ezell Fernandez of New Orleans, LA. Son of the late Otis Ezell and Josephine Sciambra Ezell. Also survived by nephew Wesley Fernandez and former wives Sandra Odom Ezell Port and Susan Williams Ezell. David had many chapters to his life, one more exciting than the next. He graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1962. He served in the Navy as a Reservist in the early '60s. In 1965 he toured the south and east coast, managing the singer, Robert Parker, of "Barefootin'" fame. In 1967 he moved to Los Angeles to continue being part of the music scene. He returned to New Orleans in 1970 where he became a Mechanical Engineer in the hotel industry. While in New Orleans, he coached area youth in the NORD football and baseball program, taking his teams to City Championship level. He then spent the next three decades continuing his career in the hospitality industry relocating to some of the world's most exotic locations such as Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, Curacoa, South America, and Lanai, Hawaii. The times he spent in these tropical locations were some of his happiest. He recently retired, returning to New Orleans following a few more moves around the country. He will be remembered for his love of his home city, New Orleans, cars, football and horseracing. He was an avid reader who also had a 'secret addiction' to soap operas. We will miss his sharp-witted humor which made just about everybody laugh.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Grave Side Service at St. Roch Cemetery No.2 1725 St. Roch Ave. New Orleans on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to his favorite charity, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah 84741, is preferred.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.schoencanalstreet.com Arrangements under the direction of Schoen Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA
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April 9, 2023
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Susan Ezell
Hi David, the older I get the more I remember all the incredible times we had in all the islands where we lived. However, I also think about all the fun times with Mac, cooking red beans & rice with you and dancing to the oldies in the living room. Miss you and love you always. Susan
April 11, 2022
Susan Ezell
Dear David, you're in my heart and my mind every day. God bless and keep you. Love, Susan
April 9, 2020
Spouse
Susan Ezell
I still miss you with all my heart. We went to the mountain!! Love you always, Susan
April 9, 2019
Spouse
Susan Ezell
I miss you every day. I pray that you are at peace and hope we will be reunited sometime in the future. I love you, David.
April 17, 2014
Condolences to the family and friends. Please take comfort in God's words at Romans 8 : 35-39.
April 16, 2014
St Mary of the Angles, Bunny Frien park, Holy Cross and Mopeys Bar--what times we had, good and bad, only remember the good. And yes all the double dates--wow the good old times. Dave you will be missed!! Your friend Mopey Schaumburg
April 16, 2014
Sandra Chaplain Bailey
I was deeply saddened when I found your name in the paper today. You will always occupy a space in my heart. My condolences to your family and friends. I know you will be missed. Rest in peace, David. Your friend from the next block, Sandra Chaplain Bailey.
April 16, 2014
R.I.P. old friend we had good times in those days gone by.
Philip C. Montalbano
St. Mary of the Angels
Class of 1958
April 15, 2014
Susan Ezell
I love you, David - we shared an incredible life and you will always be a part of me. God bless you and keep you. I miss you - enjoy Heaven - you earned it!!
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