Ezra A. Hermon's Obituary
Ezra Arthur (Art) Hermon, age 58 of Centerville, Iowa, was called home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by family.
He was born November 19, 1955 in Centerville, Iowa. Ezra was united in marriage to Connie Marie Hermon (Clinkenbeard) on August 31, 1974 at the Mt. Hermon Methodist Church in Chariton, Missouri.
Ezra is survived by his wife of 39 years, Connie Marie Hermon of Centerville, Iowa; his daughter, Shyrel (Donnie) Sindelar of Centerville, Iowa; his son, Samuel (Jennifer) Hermon of La Salle, Colorado; a daughter, Cordelia (Moises) Gonzalez of Evans, Colorado; eight grandchildren, Emmaretta and Teresa Hermon of Centerville, Iowa, Avelina, John Paul and Mordecai Hermon of La Salle, Colorado, Gabriel, Celso and Eliana Gonzalez of Evans, Colorado; his sister, Sue (Rick) Traxler of Centerville, Iowa; a brother, James (Tara) Hermon of Festus, Missouri and a brother, Aaron (Norah) Hermon of Burnsville, Minnesota; several in-laws, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Forest and Minnie Hermon; his in-laws, Billie G. Clinkenbeard and Jewel D. St. Amant; his grandparents; several aunts, uncles, cousins; two brother-in-laws; and an infant nephew.
Ezra attended Putnam County High School in Unionville, Missouri, graduating with the class of 1973. He spent his life growing up and working on the family farm in Chariton, Missouri. Ezra also began a career as a licensed practical nurse in 1977. His career in nursing would span nearly thirty years.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ezra also loved playing the guitar and singing music with his wife, other family members and friends. He played with several different bands over the years and performed at the Putnam County Fair, Centerville Pancake Day, Greeley Colorado Stampede and the Cheyenne Wyoming Frontier Days. Ezra placed 1st in a Battle of Guitar competition in Estes Park, Colorado. With the help of his dad, Ezra began playing the guitar and singing at a young age. He could not read any notes or sheet music; he played all music by ear and could play all string instruments.
Ezra enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his wife. When he was able, Ezra and Connie traveled to Pikes Peak and Yellow Stone National Park. Ezra enjoyed going camping and being the person in charge of keeping the camp fire going. He also enjoyed watching Family Feud, The Price Is Right, Wheel of Fortune and Saturday Night County Music Festival. Most importantly, Ezra enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
He was a member of the Centerville Church of Christ Church where he enjoyed Sunday services, Wednesday night Bible studies and giving communion meditation. Ezra served as an usher, as well as on the men's board.
Memorial services will be held at 4 PM, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville with Reverend Larry Hudson officiating. A visitation will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home from 3-4 PM. An inurnment will be take place at a later date in the Mt. Hermon Cemetery, Chariton, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to the family of Ezra Hermon and may be given to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.
Visitation
May 13, 2014 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Lange Funeral Home 1900 S. 18th St. Centerville, IA (641) 856-2000
Memorial Service
May 13, 2014 4:00 PM
Lange Funeral Home 1900 S. 18th St. Centerville, IA (641) 856-2000
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