Edward Joseph Ed Zekl, Jr.

Edward Joseph "Ed" Zekl, Jr., 71, of Clanton died Saturday, June 17, 2017 at UAB, Birmingham. He was born on Saturday, February 9, 1946 in Oak Park, IL, Son of the late Edward J. Zekl, Sr. and the late Virginia Ann Healy Zekl. He was a steel salesman. Surviving are his Wife, Mrs. Susan Cox Zekl of Clanton, AL; Sons, Eric Burton Zekl of Cincinnati, OH, Brian Christopher Zekl (Joelle) of Cincinnati, OH, Kevin Cox (Tracy) of Alabaster, AL, Korey Cox (Dana) of Maylene, AL; Grandchildren, Bradley Zekl of Cincinnati, OH, Brigid Zekl of Cincinnati, OH, Ethan Zekl of Cincinnati, OH, James Cox of Alabaster, AL, Jeni Beth Cox of Alabaster, AL, Julie Cox of Alabaster, AL; Sisters, Kathleen Ann Burgess of Phoenix, AZ, Donna Jean Seiler of Phoenix, AZ; Brother, John Lawrence Zekl of Phoenix, AZ. Friends will be received from 2-3 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Clanton. Services will be held Monday, June 19, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Clanton with Rev. Matt DeBord officiating. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.