Ezequiel Orlando Velez

Ezequiel Orlando Velez, age 77, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. He was born October 27, 1945, in Santurce, Puerto Rico to the late Ezequiel Orlando and Juanita Velez Orlando. Ezequiel enjoyed fishing and cooking for his family. He also liked collecting coins and artillery. In addition, he liked working on projects such as woodworking and repairing cars. Ezequiel proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1979 to 1990.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife; Digna Orlando, children; Grizel (Daniel) Kirkland and Wendell Orlando, sisters; Aida E. Caron and Gloria Pastrana, brothers; Jose D. (Idalia) Orlando and Francisco (Young) Orlando, grandchildren; Autumn Kirkland, Cody Kirkland, and Cheyenne Mikayla Orlando, and several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, Ezequiel is preceded in death by three brothers; Carlos M. Orlando, David Orlando, and Ruben Orlando, and one sister; Terry Texeira.

Memorial service details will be kept private.

Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 335 Franklin St. Clarksville, TN 37040. Phone: 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be made by visiting gatewayfh.com.