McMinnville, TN resident and Jacksonville, AR native Thomas Hester Ezell, Sr., age 78, was born May 17, 1942 and died June 14, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness. A retired construction foreman and a United States Navy veteran, he was the son of the late Peyton and Martha Ezell. He was married to Nancy Wells Ezell who also preceded him in death. He is survived by son, Thomas Ezell, Jr. of McMinnville; two grandchildren, Stevie Ezell and Thomas Ezell; six grandchildren; and brother, James Timothy Ewing. Mr. Ezell will be cremated. There will be no visitation or service at High's. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.