Ezekiel Vincent was born October 29, 1957, to Rev. Ezekiel Vaughn Sr. and Allie Mae Vaughn in Little Rock, Arkansas.

His father, the late Pastor Ezekiel Vaughn Sr. and his mother, Allie Mae Vaughn, taught him biblical principles about trusting God and rising above the disappointments of life. When Ezekiel was in his early teenage years, he asked his father for an allowance like the other children got from their parents. His father told him that "As long as leaves are falling and grass is growing, you don't need an allowance from me. Simply learn to work for what you need".  This became the foundation which motivated Ezekiel to do all that he could, to follow the will of God and provide a better future for himself.

As the youngest of 11 siblings, they ate a lot of beans and weenies. Spending most of their time in church, the Vaughn children were called to sing; Joyce would bang on the piano while Christine, Clarissa, and Ezekiel would sing in three different keys.  He graduated from Little Rock Central High School in 1976, where he was an outstanding athlete in basketball and football. In his youth, he developed a passion for sports and competition which afforded him a scholarship playing football for Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.  A firm believer in education, Ezekiel obtained his Masters from Webster University and was actively pursuing his PhD.

Upon graduating, he went on to serve his country for 22 years in the Army Reserve, motivated by the $100 a month that they were going to pay him. His service in the United States Army allowed him to travel the world and visit Germany, Italy, and various other parts of Europe.

He met his best friend and the love of his life, Vickie, at the Battle of the Ravine; a football game between Henderson State and Ouachita Baptist.  Ezekiel told Vickie, "I am going to take you out on a date when my team wins this game". While Vickie was a cheerleader for Henderson, OBU never won, however, he still won his date with Vickie.  They were joined in holy matrimony on March 26,1983.  He dedicated his whole heart to God and Vickie, and the life they would create together.  He believed in living life to the fullest and never met a stranger on his trips and adventures around the world with his best friend. He cherished regular date nights, writing family poems, singing songs, and hosting gatherings of loved ones. He and Vickie believed in opening up their home and hearts for anyone in need.

He proudly worked for Southwestern Bell and AT&T for 28 years, never missing a day. Coincidentally, after 28 years he was laid off which inspired him to step out on faith and become an author. In 2017, he became a published author, penning  Don't Be So Disappointed in Your Disappointments.

He was called to ministry and ordained by Rev. Ernest L. Norman at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. He preached his first sermon in 1998, titled, "Can These Bones Live?"  His relatable preaching style had a way of captivating his audience with innovative and lively teachings from the Bible.

He believed in family. Zeke and Vickie wasted no time being fruitful and multiplying. They welcomed twins, Vickiel and Rochelle in 1983. Three years later, they were blessed with the miniature version of Ezekiel, in the form of Brittney. Ezekiel was his childrens' number one supporter in every aspect of their lives. He was the epitome of "Coach Dad", and always encouraged his children to give their best in everything they did. You could always count on him being in the stands cheering and giving feedback to them as both players and coaches. He always said, "If you're going to be a street sweeper, then be the BEST street sweeper you can be." Zeke had huge aspirations for his children, and saw to it that they were passed on,  fostered, and fulfilled.

In his services at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, he ministered Midweek Service for the past 20 plus years. He also acted as Minister of Family Care and Bereavement.

From his ministry at Shiloh to his contributions in the Plano community, Ezekiel served with his whole heart and gave of himself and his time, freely. He was President of the Board of Directors for Plano Childcare Learning Academy; a member of the board of directors for Meal on Wheels; an active member of Big Brother Big Sister, where he fostered a lifelong brotherhood with his Little Brother, Ian Perkins; a beloved substitute for Plano ISD; an active member of The Linksmen Golf Club; Brother to Brother; His love of music and knack for showmanship led him to perform early on with the Male Voices of Joy and later, the Male Choir at Shiloh.

Ezekiel is preceded in death by his father, Rev. Ezekiel Vaughn Sr., mother, Allie Mae Scott Vaughn; brothers, Ernest Vaughn, Carl Vaughn, Junior Vaughn; sisters, Nora Chism, Joyce Marie Banks, Christine Vaughn Thomas, and Ossie Mae Sims.

Ezekiel leaves to cherish his loving memories: his wife, Vickie Vaughn, his children, Vickiel Vaughn (Dana), Rochelle Vaughn, Brittney Vaughn (DaRon); his granddaughters, Gabrielle Anderson, Nuniyat Vaughn, Cadence Vaughn, and Noel Vaughn; brother, Alton Louis Vaughn (Toni); sisters, Bettie Jean Oswald, Clarissa Coleman; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Vaughn, and a host of family and friends.