Ezekiel Sanders

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Ezekiel Sanders III was born in Mobile, Alabama, on May 25, 1975, to Ezekiel (Jr) and Elizabeth Sanders and departed life on February 12, 2025. Ezekiel was a dedicated and proud soldier who served his country with honor and distinction for nearly 16 years. Enlisting in August 2002, Ezekiel served as an airborne infantryman and completed two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. His bravery and commitment to his comrades and country earned him numerous awards, including the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, the Army Achievement Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Ezekiel's military service was a testament to his unwavering dedication and strength.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carrie Milligan, grandfather Mitchell Milligan, senior, grandfather Ezekiel Sanders, grandmother Laura Nelson, Great-grandfather Silas Connor, aunts Carrie Inez Milligan, Alice Nelson Simmons, Sharol (Nelson)  Lockett, Dorothy Sanders, and  Clarkie Sanders and uncle Leroy Nelosn.

He leaves behind to cherish his earthly life his mother, Elizabeth Sanders; father, Ezekiel (Sharon) Sanders Jr, brother Germain (Amy) Miles; sister, Erin T. Sanders; stepsister, Crystal Rivers Bryant; a stepbrother, Howard York; and Sandra Griffin, Godmother; uncles Mitchell (Juanita) Milligan, and Robert Sanders, aunts Pearlie Lee Johnson, Bettiee Jean (Rev. Douglas) Myles, nephews Jermy, Jelani, Jayden, Easton, Delvin, and niece Ladessie. Cousins: Fredericka, Federick Jr. Tara, Mitchel IV,  Cheera, Robbie, Marlon, Tonya, Kawana, Monique, and Jerry Jr.

The visitation will be held at Rice & Reese Funeral Home Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM. The visitation will continue Friday, February 21, 2025 at Rice & Reese Funeral Home from 10:30 AM until the 11:30 funeral hour. Interment will take place in the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery Spanish Fort, AL.