Dr. Keith Ezell, age 54

Dr. Keith Ezell, age 54 of Harris, NC, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Keith was born September 24, 1969, in Spartanburg County, SC and was a son of Dorothy Robbins Cooper and the late Larry Eugene Ezell.

He was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church where he served as both Choir and Youth & Children's Director.

He was a graduate of Chase High School and the University of North Carolina at Asheville as well as earning both a Masters and Doctorate of Education from Gardner-Webb University.

He began his teaching career at Rutherfordton Elementary School and later served as Assistant Principal at Spindale Elementary School. He went on to become Principal at Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School and finally as Principal at Harris Elementary School where he retired. He was especially honored to serve as Principal at Harris Elementary, the school where his educational journey began.

Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Angela Toney Ezell, his sons, Noah, Jacob, and Jonah Ezell, his mother and step-father, Dorothy Robbins Cooper and Stanley Cooper of Rutherfordton, his brothers, Rev. Bryan Ezell and wife Sharon, and Scott Ezell and wife Pam, all of Rutherfordton, his step-sister, Beth Biggerstaff and husband Billy of Chesnee, as well as nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held March 16 at Holly Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Ethan Gardner and Rev. Sidney Calhoun officiating.

Memorials may be made to Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, 221 Sulphur Springs Church Rd., Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com