Ezra Penn Raulerson, III

Ezra Penn Raulerson, III of Lakeland passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at HCA Memorial Hospital of Jacksonville at the age of 73. Ezra was a lifelong resident of Lakeland, born August 6, 1951 to the late Ezra and Zelda(Harrell) Raulerson, Jr. Mr. Raulerson proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Ezra was a longtime maintenance man in the electrical industry. He was also a deacon in his church, Bethel Baptist in Lakeland.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his children, Ezra Raulerson, IV of Arcadia, James Raulerson and Derheta Pedgett both of Tallahassee, Mattie Goodman of Crawfordville, and Cassandra Raulerson of Tampa; a host of grandchildren; sisters, Margie Nelson and Vicky Raulerson; as well as extended family members and friends.

Final memorialization will be by cremation.

The staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home is honored to serve the Raulerson family during their time of loss.