12/05/2019
Jeffery Kenneth Ellington, 71, of Center, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, in Center.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 9, 2019, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Mr. Ellington was born May 26, 1948, in Center, to T.O. Ellington Sr. and Alma Lovett Ellington. He loved history and served as a teacher and football coach from 1971-1978. Beginning in 1984, he served as City Manager in Center, then went on to serve in Bridge City, Overton, Jacksonville, and Gilmer until his retirement in 2016. He was a member of Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32 in Shelbyville. Mr. Ellington was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by:
Daughter, Dawn Ellington
Sons:
Jeffery Ellington and wife Bobbi
Chris Ellington and wife Emily
Grandchildren:
Kwayde, Kamden, and Kasen Lucas
Chasity and Isabel Ellington
Sophie, Topher, and Liam Ellington
Great-grandchild, Rhemy Fountain
Brother, Tommy Ellington and wife Karen
Sister, Connie Morrison and husband Tem
Nephews:
Joey Williams and wife Shea
Trey Ellington
Niece, Victoria Ellington
Great-nephew and nieces, Braylon, Briley, and Brynlie Williams
Special friend, Linda Ballard.
He is preceded in death by his parents, T.O. Ellington Sr. and Alma Lovett Ellington.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
