JAMES RICHARD "RICKY" EZEKIEL

James Richard “Ricky” Ezekiel, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend, unexpectedly passed away in his home, on May 19, 2025, at the age of 56. To know Ricky was to love him. Ricky was a tender hearted soul. Thoughtful and kind. A man of great character. He gave the absolute best hugs. Hugs that left you feeling loved. Ricky always made sure you knew he loved you and he always made you feel special and important. He was a hard worker providing for his family that he loved so much. No matter what crazy household projects his wife would come up with, he was always eager, willing, and proud of what they could build together. He was a devoted father and supporter to his girls and always excited to talk about their achievements with others. Ricky was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide football fan….ROLL TIDE!! He enjoyed the great outdoors, short hiking trips with his family, and spending time in Gatlinburg, TN. He was born and raised in Hueytown, Alabama and graduated from Hueytown High School, Class of 1987. He obtained his Journeyman Electrician license through the I.B.E.W Local 136 Apprenticeship Training Program. Afterwards, he obtained his Master Electrician license. Throughout his career, he worked as a maintenance electrician and lead man at several companies including: Electrical Service Company, ROHN Industries, J.A. Electric, Craig’s Electrical Service, Buffalo Rock, U.S. Steel, and for the past ten years at U.S. Pipe Mini Mill. Ricky has made many lifelong friendships throughout his career and will be greatly missed by all of his past and present coworkers. Ricky is survived by his wife of 33 years, Christie Ezekiel; daughters, Jess (April) Ezekiel and Katelynn Ezekiel; grandchildren Noah, Donegan, and Madelyn; mother, Gwen Kiker Avery; father, James David (Suzanne) Ezekiel; brother, David (Angela) Ezekiel; sister, Karen (Mark) Avery; nephews, Brad (Ashleigh) Avery and Wil Ezekiel; nieces, Holly Avery, Anna Ezekiel, Lauren Ezekiel, and Audrey Ezekiel; great niece, Ellie Avery; mother-in-law, Lynn Myers; aunt, Connie (Bill) Morrow, and numerous other family members and friends. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Chad Myers; and father-in-laws, William Robert “Bobby” Myers, and Lonnie Creel. There will be a private celebration of life between his family members at a later date.