"We are courageous, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8"

Mark Ezell age 51, of Paducah, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mark was a fun loving, life loving young man who was loved by all who knew him.  He gave of himself willingly to all who asked or needed him. Born to Joseph and Mary Ezell on May 13, 1972, Mark was the eldest son.  He attended Heath High School where he graduated and went on to work for Kroger, Pilgrim's Pride and Coca-Cola.

Mark leaves to mourn him t hree daughters; Dominique Hawk (Darren) of Hampton, KY, Raven and Lissiana McKinney of Junction City, KS; two sisters ; Lynda Ezell of Paducah, KY and Jacquelyn Ezell of Clarksville, TN; one brother, Kenneth Ezell (Rebecca) of Albany, NY.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Ezell Lowry (John) all of Paducah, KY.

Mark also leaves to mourn one niece, Mari-Moriah Pringle of Clarksville, TN; one nephew, Ethan Evan Ezell of Paducah, KY; two great-nieces, Harmony-Rose and Gianna, a great nephew, Braylen and two grandchildren , Liam and Anya.

Mark gave his life to Christ at an early age at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Paducah, KY.

Memorial services have been scheduled for family and friends on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Pettus Rowland Funeral Home.