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Michael Thomas Ezzell was born September 29, 1949, in Tampa, FL. He was predeceased by his parents Jack (John F.) Ezzell and J. Agnes Miller. Mike graduated from H. B. Plant High School in 1967 and the University of South Florida in 1971, both in Tampa, FL. On September 8,1972 Mike married the love of his life, Linda Lojinger, in Coral Gables, FL. They enjoyed 50 wonderful years together. They have 3 children and 9 grandchildren: Son Michael & Melissa with Mason, Sawyer, Levi and Adeline; daughter Kristin & Fred Abramowski with Paige and Amelia; and daughter Jennifer Gieraltowski with John Lee, Byron Lee and Ellen Gieraltowski. Mike began a career in commercial banking in 1974 serving in various positions in banks in Tampa, Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte that have all been amalgamated into other banks. Mike retired from banking in 2011 after the sale of National Bank of Southwest Florida where he served as Chairman of the Board and President. After retirement Mike and Linda made their home in Sapphire Valley in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Mike is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren above and his sister A. Carol with Richard Harrison of Land O' Lakes, FL and his brother John with Rena Ezzell of Braselton, GA. "I would like to be remembered as a Godly man, a good husband, grandfather, dad, sibling, in law, uncle, cousin and friend. I loved my wife, my whole family and I was blessed with many good friends throughout my life. I thank all of my family and friends for sharing time with me. I cherish the time spent with all of you. All of the other things of this earth don't matter." -Mike Services will be held September 24, 2022, at St. Jude Catholic Church, Sapphire, NC. Meet and greet with the family from 9:30 -10:30 followed by a funeral mass. Inurnment of ashes to follow at Howerrd Family Cemetery. Lunch at The Orchard Restaurant for family and friends will be held following inurnment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Swim Across America, 8508 Park Road, Suite #389, Charlotte, NC 28210. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, NC is serving the Ezzell family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Michael Thomas Ezzell

September 29, 1949 - September 9, 2022