Kenneth Ray Ezell, Jr., 72, went to be with his heavenly father on Friday, September 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth, Sr. and Etola (Self) Ezell; sister, Joyce Griffin; He was a member of Eastern Gate Baptist Church and a Navy Veteran where he received the National Defense Service Medal. He is survived by his wife, Karen Ezell; son, Kenneth “Shane” Ezell (Kim); daughter, Heather Ezell; grandson, T.J McClanahan; sister, Evelyn Rone (Butch); brother, Michael Ezell (Pam); cousin, Brenda Mayhugh; His Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 1:00pm at First Baptist Church Fairdale, 413 Fairdale Road. Visitation is on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Fairdale – McDaniel Funeral Home, 411 Fairdale Road from 2-8pm at the funeral home. Visitation at the church will be held on Tuesday after 12noon. Burial will be on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 2:30 pm at Kentucky Veteran Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky.