Ezekiel Dernest Purdy

Ezekiel Jackson was born in Vallejo, California, on January 13, 1997, to the beautiful Brenda Grey & Kelly Purdy. As a young boy, Ezekiel was loving, trusting, creative, and very energetic. After the passing of his mother in 2005, his Big brother Lavar Jackson took on the responsibility of raising him. This led to Ezekiel being introduced and loved dearly by a whole new family of Jackson and extended family. Ezekiel had a fantastic smile, laugh and loved to love those around him. He was a singer, rapper, poet, drummer, and an inspiration to many. Ezekiel was baptized and saved by the grace of God in 2008. He attended James C. Enochs High school. Ezekiel performed at many venues blessing people with his God-given gifts and talents. He had a knack for captivating his audience with his presence. He leaves to mourn his father-brother Lavar Jackson, mother- Sister Lorraine Jackson (Angelo N.Williams, Jazlyn, Jalyn & Jada Jackson), Dylynn (Sapphire& Jaelynn Mae Caldwell), and Lavar’s father and mother, who Ezekiel called Dad and Mom Pamela and Tylos Jackson jr. His sisters Monique (Khalil, Kamani, Kira, Kameron Smith), Ashely & Jasmine Jackson, Michelle(Elizabeth), Cochran, Danielle Johnson, Keishelle, Ebony, and Kanisha Purdy. His brothers Dejuan (Meiska) Cochran-Johnson, Da’jon Aliomar (Janay, Candace & Serenity), Jackson, Joshua Jackson, Brandon (Roshawnda, Brandon jr., Brayzon, Brena)Darden, and Kelly Purdy jr. His grandparents were Lillian Marie Hall, Brenda Cochran-Johnson, and Augusta Jackson. Aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, Godparents, and a host of extended family and friends. Ezekiel was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Grey, and his Father, Kelly Purdy, GreatGrandmother Lena Neely, his brother Daniel Jackson, and Uncle Noel Bell Stampley.

A Fallen Limb A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you. Keep smiling, and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, and my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls. I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes, we’re together again.” – Author Unknown.

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