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Ira Lee Echols II began life on October 6, 1969, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the second child of two children born to Wilma A. Brunson Echols and Ira Lee Echols. In 1976, the family moved to San Diego, CA.
Ira accepted Christ at the age of twelve and was baptized at the Macedonia Baptist Church, where he later served in the Youth Choir. Attending Will Angier Elementary, and Taft Junior High in his early years, Ira graduated from Kearny High School in 1987, and on to Mesa College. Ira played Little League from age eight until sixteen and excelled in ROTC in high school where he received many awards. He also ran track and was a long distant biker.
Starting his work career at the age of thirteen delivering newspapers, Ira later became a cook for Kentucky Fried Chicken at the age of fifteen, which would launch him into the love of his life, cooking. After graduation, Ira work career took off and he became a Cook, Caterer, and Server at several major hotels in San Diego.
In 1985, he extended his Christian growth and started going to the Seventh Day Adventist under the leadership of Pastor Herman Vanbenburg and Pastor James Robins. Ira later served on the Usher Board and Proclaim Choir, as well as a Deacon.
Ira later married and had two children under that union, Sabrina and Sierra Echols.
Ira was called to his heavenly home on September 23, 2024.
Ira leaves to cherish his loving memories his loving mother Wilma Lovelace of San Diego, father Ira Lee Echols of Memphis, TN, daughters; Sabrina Echols (Matthew) and Sierra Todd of Las Vegas, NV, sister Leatrice Echols of San Diego, aunts; Beauty Williams, Erma Eddins, Denise (Willie) Jones, Vivian Easley, and Mattie Johnson of Atlanta, GA, and Willie Carol Johnson of Chicago, IL, uncles; Ronnie (Tammy) Brunson of Memphis, TN, and Willie Fred (Frances) Echols of San Diego, two grandchildren; Skylar Todd and Saveya Todd, nephew Toren Kent Burton, and a host of other cousins, extended family, and friends.
