David Robert Ezekiel

Mr. David Robert Ezekiel, 74, of Mount Airy, passed away Friday, October 30, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Ezekiel was born March 16, 1935, in Scranton, PA, to Harold Joseph and Rosina Margaret Miller Ezekiel. The Ezekiels moved to Mount Airy in October of 2005, where he truly loved the country life and especially cherished spending time with his loving family. His family was his pride and joy. He was the ultimate handyman and enjoyed traveling with his family and wife of 49 years. Surviving are his dear wife, Alice Worthington Ezekiel of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Deborah and James Norsworthy of Laurel, MD, and Sherry Creech of Mount Airy; a son, Joseph Ezekiel of Mount Airy; grandchildren, Angela Ezekiel, The Norsworthy children, Michelle, James, Jr. and wife Amanda, Matthew, Timothy, Rachel, Caleb, Micah, Alice, Lera, Hannah, The Creech children, Kevin and Justin; great-grandchildren, Mikayla and Christian Norsworthy; and three sisters and a brother-in-law, Marie Dixon of Rockville, MD, Ruth Frazier of Decatur, IL, and Lois and Paul Ludka of Upper Marlboro, MD. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ezekiel was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Ezekiel. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, November 2, 2009 at Holly Springs Baptist Church, with the Rev. James Norsworthy officiating. Burial will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday night from 6:00 to 8:00 at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC 28210.