Cuby E. Mormon

Cuby Ezell Mormon (Joe Joe or Ezell to family and close friends), a Vietnam Veteran and longtime resident of Las Vegas, passed away on March 16, 2023, peacefully in his sleep. Ezell was born February 8, 1930, in Coldwater, MS, to Cleveland Mormon and Mary Merriweather, who succumbed to birth complications. Ezell was raised by family through his early adolescent years then moved to Glen Allen, MS, where he lived with his father until graduating from Simmons High School. With limited opportunities for advancement, Ezell chose to join the United States Air Force in 1951. He was a goal-setter and one of his first major goals was to achieve the rank of Staff Sergeant before marrying Clara Wilson on December 24, 1958. In the early years of their marriage, Clara continued her education at Mississippi Vocational College (now Mississippi Valley State University), while Ezell served in Vietnam. Following her graduation, Ezell and Clara’s military life included numerous duty stations, including Roswell, NM, where they saw the birth of their first daughter, Corliss, and Laon France, birthplace of their second daughter, Cynthia. After assignments in Austin, TX and Colorado Springs, CO, the family was assigned to Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas in 1974. A testament to his ability to set and achieve his goals, he was promoted to the highest rank of enlisted members, Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt). Throughout his 30-year military career the United States Air Force recognized Chief Mormon for his faithful and honorable service to his country with numerous service awards to include the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross. Chief Mormon retired in 1984. He excelled in his career as a Mechanical Engineer enhancing his skill set, while on active duty by obtaining his bachelor’s degree from Eastern New Mexico University. Within 3 months of retiring, he initiated his second career move with government contractor Computer Sciences Corporation, where he remained until retiring in 2000. Ezell was an exceptionally quiet man, but when he spoke, he was intentional and always spoke with authority and wisdom. He positively impacted the trajectory of many lives. He had a philanthropic heart and open hand when it came to giving to family and friends through difficult seasons of life. He was a hard worker and in post-retirement was always known to work on a car engine, home repairs or anything he could jerry-rig to fit his unique way of assembling things. His family and friends came to appreciate his Fried Turkeys at Thanksgiving and his jalapeno popcorn on any given night. Ezell is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Tom Henry, Conige, Everlee, Kenneth, Inez, and Barnard. He is survived by his wife, Clara, and his daughters Corliss (Eddie) Lewis and Cynthia Mormon as well as grandsons, Adam, Joel (Ana) and Jared, great grandchildren JaCory, Amaia, Lennox and Osiris, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Cuby E. Mormon

February 8, 1930 - March 16, 2023