Ez'ra Ko'nay Bunch

Ez’ra Ko’nay Bunch was born on March 30, 1985 at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD to Katherine S. Kirby and Jerome A. Bunch. In 1987 his family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. Ez’ra began his education at Lois Craig Elementary School; where he ran track and did various extra-curricular activities. As a child he loved the television show Family Matters, especially, the character of Steve Urkel and cartoon character yogi bear. At the age of 10, Ezra began training as a boxer at the Las Vegas Golden Gloves Gym and Johnny Taccos’ Gym. He also became a member of the 100 Black Men’s Association of Nevada. In 1995, Ez’ra joined, and was baptized, as a member of Calvary Southern Baptist Church of Pastor Jaffus L. Haley J. He attended boys to men retreat, praise and worship, stepping and giving back to the community, including feeding the homeless. Ez’ra K. Bunch attended basic high school where he joined Army R.O.T.C (Reserve officers training corps.) He was intrigued by the discipline and influenced by his father, a veteran of the U.S. Army. Ez’ra was multi-talented in many things such as: skateboarding, building model cars, drawing (portraits), track & field, basketball (dunking). He was a great athlete and poetic rapper, which lead to his recording of a CD/Demo called “Killia Kaution”. At the age of 16, Ez’ra decided to lead his own path in life. Without regard, for anyone else, it would eventually take a toll on him that he could not overcome. With faith in mind; he took on life head on and became angry, unknown as to why, a silent cry? In 2004, while incarcerated in Las Vegas’ County Jail, Ez’ra’s mother, Katherine Kirby, passed away. Due to the court system he was unable to attend the funeral. When released, his actions showed dubiety and he decided to suppress his emotions towards his mothers passed by looking for answers in all the wrong places. In 2005, Ez’ra found himself spending 5 years in prison where he found God again, peace within himself, and not o say closure with his mother’s passing, but acceptance and understanding o become a better man. “God will never give you more than you can bare”. By 2010, Ez’ra Bunch decided to move back to his hometown of Baltimore. Looking for a New Beginning and thinking it was the best way to reconnect with family; a part that he felt was missing. Having his ups and downs in life, he always survived every struggle. On late afternoon Monday, July 23, 2012, while dealing with reality on the corner of Baltimore; Ez’ra was in an altercation, believed to be with several men, which led to his arrival at Sinai Hospital. After eight days of life support, he passed on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 from heart failure, God called him home. Despite every plan and what people may have judged him for, he kept the faith. With fight in his heart, God said “No more” and gave him peace. So when you stand up on his grave do not weep; his soul lives in those whom seek God. He is now and will forever be “UNDEFEATED!” Those who remain to cherish his memory are: Grandmother, Mary E. Thomas; Sisters: Tia N. Mills, Delisha D. Winbush, Lennea N. Bunch, Sade’E. Bunch, Kimberly B. Taylor; Brothers; Jermaine Boston, Jerome Bunch Jr. and host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, friends and loved ones.

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Ez'ra Ko'nay Bunch

March 30, 1985 - August 1, 2012