
Ethan "EzE" Neal
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Ethan "EzE" Neal, age 21 of Franklin, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family after a long hard fought battle with brain cancer. Crafton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 3pm at Life Point Church, 840 Witt Road, Franklin, Kentucky 42134. Visitation will be Wednesday 2pm until 8pm and after 6am Thursday at the church. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. A native of Simpson County, he was the son of Len and Amy Neal Walton. He was a 2022 graduate of Franklin Simpson High School. Ethan carried his love, trust, and faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ everywhere he went and shared it openly to all. He participated in the Wednesday night Men's Group at Life Point Church and was a member of Gatekeepers Men's Ministry. Ethan was a first responder completing his EMT basic certification and serving as a fire fighter with Franklin Simpson Fire/Rescue. He was preceded in death by grandfathers - "Grandpa Mike" Fowler, James "Pa" Neal ; great grandfather - Paul "Papa" Neal; great grandmother - Joyce "MaMaw#2" Milam and great grandparents - George "Gpa" and Juanita "Gma" Weissinger. In addition to his parents, he is survived by grandparents - Patty Neal, Sharon and Jim Ray, Kim Fowler and Lennis and Joyce Walton along with extended grandparents - Judy and Larry Brown; aunts and uncles - Holly Gilbert (Don), Jamie Neal (Jerry), Carissa Marlin (Chris) and David Walton (Stephanie); godmother - Heather Puening (Jason) along with several extended family members that he loved dearly. Ethan asked that no one wear black but instead wear bright colors (especially red) to celebrate his life because he made it clear that "God's got me". The family has requested that memorial gifts be made to the Rosie Foundation, POBox 301, Franklin, KY 42135 and or The Franklin Simpson Fire/Rescue, POBox 242, Franklin, KY 42135.

