Ezekiel

Washington

Life Reflections

Ezekiel Washington was born on March 28, 1933 in Maysville, SC and entered eternal rest on December 17, 2024 at the Englewood Health Hospital in Englewood, NJ. He was the son of the late McKinley Washington Sr. and the late Mattie Bell Peterson Washington. He attended Goodwill Parochial School in Maysville, SC, graduating in1953. Upon graduation, Ezekiel enlisted and served a two-year tour of duty with the U.S. Armed Forces. He then attended Harbison Junior College in Irmo SC, graduating with adegree in Automotive Engineering.

With his degree in hand, Ezekiel relocated to New York City to seek employment. He worked for the Rambusch Decorating company as a dedicated perfectionist in the design of stained glass and windows. He then moved on to work with the New York City Transit System for thirty (30) years. After retirement, Ezekiel started his own stained glass and carpentry business. He loved golfing, visiting his grandchildren, gardening, and cultivating his beautiful backyard plants, especially his beloved elephant ears.

Ezekiel was also a faithful member of Rendall Presbyterian Church, where he served as Chairperson of the Trustees Board and as a Ruling Elder. He was also Grand Master of the Equality Lodge #3, Brooklyn, NY.

Ezekiel was preceded in death by his wife, Prunella (Dolly) Washington, his eldest son Willie "Michael" Washington, his sister Katherine Washington Daniels, and three brothers, Richard Washington, James Washington, and Rev. Dr. McKinley Washington Jr.

To cherish his memories Ezekiel leaves his son, Russell Audric Nelson (Teneka) Washington and three grandchildren, Sydney, Audric and Riley Washington of Bowie, MD. He leaves two brothers, Benjamin Washington of New York, NY, and Elijah Washington of Sumter, SC, a sister, Virginia (Donaldson) Peterkin, Columbia, SC., two sisters-in-law, Beulah Washington of Ravenel, SC, Sarah Victoria (George) Alexander of New York, NY.

He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and a special daughter, Charletta.