Dallas – Jason Marshall Ezell, 49, passed away at his residence in Oak Cliff, TX on Tuesday, January 25th, 2022 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Jason left behind his father, James R. Ezell and wife Mary Ann of Wichita Falls, TX and mother, Donna Warren and husband Russell of Arlington, TX, brothers James D. Ezell and wife, Karma, of Austin and Justin R. Ezell and wife, Kara, of McKinney, also 4 nephews: Jamie, Ethan, Jay and Ty Ezell. Jason was an incredibly gifted photographer who fell in love with the camera at Red Oak High School and later went on to study photography at Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, CA. His love of music and travel drew him to a life on the road for many years, traveling as part of the road crew for several bands. He loved animals perhaps even more than people. He had cats, rats, and dogs over the years (their pink hair often matching his own dyed hair). But above all there was Iva Lee, his SOC Howler (a one of a kind like Jason). The two were inseparable from the day he found her as a stray to the day she crossed the rainbow bridge. To his many friends, he was simply known as “EZ”, always willing to lend a hand, or give a ride, or the shirt off his back. Recently, as Jason reflected on his life, he said, “I have no regrets. I’ve led the life I wanted to lead. I’ve done interesting things and had experiences most people will never have.” A memorial service will be posted to Facebook in the near future. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Furry Friends Animal Rescue https://furryfriendsanimalrescue.org/donate-1
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I am sorry to see this news. I taught Jason at Red Oak Junior High in 1983-85 and always enjoyed his wit and intelligence! Even at a young age he was a true “free spirit!” he will be missed by a world that desperately needs men like him!
This is great tribute to him and that crazy dog ! Love y’all
I knew & loved Jason all his life; from his birth until his death. He was a kind & generous soul. He was also very talented. He & my kids grew up as friends, & we are all very saddened by his death. He left his family & friends much too soon!
I am trying to get in touch with Jason’s friend, Chris Elmore (Moe, Bama)
He lived with Jason when he passed away. Any help would be appreciated.
While I did not know Jason, I knew his grandmother, Loretta, who loved him dearly.
I want to extend my sympathy to his loving mother, Donna, knowing she must have a heavy heart right now. Janet Lusk
Oh Jason you touched my heart so deeply. Thank you for all the rides, with some side trips, to Mimi’s. You were always there with a smile on your face. Mother loved you so much as I and so many others. You were almost a brother I never had and always wanted. I was always trying to give you ideas to help you. Last time I tried to worry about you, you said why do you always worry about me, Auntie, I’m happy with my life. I said I’m so glad your happy I want worry anymore. You were always so thoughtful and giving. I still have my Mother Mary night lite you gave me. Thank you for loving me and making me feel special. You are so sadly missed.
Love, Auntie , Terri
Dear Family and Friends of Jason,
My name is Greg and I toured with EZ in the nineties when our band opened for Tripping Daisy. We all instantly loved him and over all the years of touring he was by far the nicest and kindest person we met on the road. When I came to Dallas on tour with another band he took me out on the town and told me emphatically that my Idaho money was no good in Texas. My favorite memory of that night was when he ordered a slew of Jack-in-the-box tacos at the drive-thru and then waxed on about how wonderful they were and his shock that I didn’t know this already. We sometimes called him Sausage as well as EZ. He loved Texas more than anyone I ever met and took every opportunity to tell my how whataburger, shiner bock, and the people and well–everything was just better in Texas than all the other states in our country. I’m really sad to not find him around as I am heading to Dallas for work next week and on a whim I thought I would look him up to see if I could buy him a beer and thank him for all his kindness years ago. E.Z. you were a legend! Rest in Peace. Greg Hjort
One of my favorites memories is of riding shotgun in his VW Bus with Skinny Puppy all the way up! Will miss you, Bud.