Thomas Ray Eller

Mr. Thomas Ray Eller, age 88 of Creston died on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at his home. Mr. Eller was born on December 30, 1928 in Creston, NC to Fred and Edith Patrick Eller. Mr. Eller was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Warren Eller and Clarence Eller, and a sister, Helen Johnson. Mr. Eller was a member of Three Top Baptist Church. He was a member of the Creston Volunteer Fire Department.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Tommy Dollar, Rev. Ronda Rash, and Rev. Anon Cole. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Eller is survived by: Wife of 69 years, Ella Mae Eldreth Eller, Daughter, Wilma (Tommy) Mullis of Creston, Son, Wayne (Jannette) Eller of Jefferson, Son, Rick (Jerri) Eller of Crumpler, Daughter, Melene (James) Testerman of Creston, Son, Tony (Sherry) Eller of Creston, Brother, Howard Eller of West Jefferson, Sister, Rosalee Nunley of Tennessee, Sister, Carol Spillman of Yadkinville; also surviving are 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Eller's arrangements.

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