Jerry Ellison

Mr. Jerry Hassel Ellison, age 48, of West Jefferson, NC, died Friday, March 20, 2009, in Creston, NC. Mr. Ellison was born November 1, 1960 in Boone, NC to the late Sam and Nancy Potter Ellison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, David, Jimmy, and Ronnie Ellison; and a sister, Ella Mae Bare.  He was employed as a roofer. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Peace Haven Community Church. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 3 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC by Rev. Lloyd Day. The family will receive friends from 2 pm to 3 pm prior to the service at Ashelawn. Burial will follow in the Potter-Mains Cemetery in Todd, NC. Mr. Ellison is survived by: His wife: Nancy Patrick Ellison Three brothers: Kelly Ellison of Todd, NC, Willard Ellison of Baldwin, NC, Roy Ellison of West Jefferson, NC.  Three sisters: Holiveene Cooper of Hickory, NC, Eleene Michael of Mtn. City, TN, and Loretta Stacey of Lynchburg, VA. One stepdaughter: Amanda Ellison of West Jefferson, NC.  One stepson:  Tony Patrick of West Jefferson, NC.      Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was entrusted with Mr. Ellison's arrangements.