Ebben Joseph Yazel
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Ebben Joseph Yazel died unexpectedly on the morning of October 23, 2021 at his home in
Colonial Beach, VA. He was born in Charlottesville on May 3, 1983, where he enjoyed his first
nine years before moving to Roanoke. He graduated from Cave Spring High School in 2001,
and then earned an Associates Degree in Business from Virginia Western Community College
in 2004 and his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Roanoke College in 2007.
Pursuit of career opportunities took Ebben back to Charlottesville and then on to Northern
Virginia. For the past ten years Ebben grew into a position as Accounts Manager with
Carahsoft; a large company which works with U.S. Military, Defense, Law Enforcement and
Intelligence agencies, supplying security software systems to fit their specialized needs.
During his youth Ebben was active in recreation league basketball and baseball teams while
also enjoying other sports and school activities. He played outfield on the Cave Spring Knights
baseball team. He was a champion at Fantasy Football, an avid video gamer - playing with
friends via the internet regularly; he also enjoyed Paint Ball and Disc Golf. From those early
days and throughout his life he enjoyed great and lasting friendships. Those friends recall him
as bright, energetic, gregarious, fun-loving, loyal and caring. Yes, they also remember him as
strong-willed. He applied those same qualities in his hard-work ethic. His brother and close
friends have described him as "full bore at life, full bore work and play. He lived life to the
fullest."
Left to grieve the loss of Ebben are his parents, Dr. Joe and Mrs. Cindy Yazel of Roanoke, his
brother Casey, wife Caitlin and nephew William of Lebanon, NH, and his special love, Virginia
(Pepper) Foley in Colonial Beach. He also leaves an extended family of aunts, uncles and
cousins, widely spread about the country. The many dear friends he enjoyed all know who they
are and will not be individually listed. All of us will miss his smile, his laugh, his energy, his
ideas and his love.
Storke Funeral Home, Colonial Beach, VA handled Ebben's final arrangements and cremation. Family and friends are planning memorial "send-offs" in Colonial Beach and Roanoke. Family members express their gratitude to the Colonial Beach Rescue Squad for trying to save Ebben's life.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.storkefuneralhome.com.