Charles E. Ellison

Charles E. Ellison, 58, of Oak Hill, WV passed away suddenly on Monday, November 06, 2006 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, WV. Born October 05, 1948 at Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Alvin Harrison Ellison, Sr. and Ethel Marie Campbell Ellison. A lifelong resident of Oak Hill, Charles was a self employed automobile mechanic. He enjoyed being with his family, especially the grandchildren. He was known by many and will be missed greatly by his beloved family and friends. Mr. Ellison served in the US Army during the Vietnam war. Three brothers, Ricky Lynn Ellison, Melvin "Sonny" Lee Ellison and Robert Ellison, Sr. and one sister, Linda Silke preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Mildred A. Blankenship Ellison; two sons, David E. Ellison of Oak Hill, WV and Charles L. Ellison and wife, Tammy of Oak Hill, WV; three brothers, Alvin H. "Butch" Ellison, Jr. and wife, Dianne of Hilltop, WV, Jennings K. Ellison and wife, Kathryn C. of Oak Hill, WV and James Ray Ellison and wife, Sharon of Oak Hill, WV; five sisters, Ruby Jean Rose and Frank Osborne of Germantown, MD, June Archer and husband, Earl of Lynhurst, VA, Joetta McBride of Germantown, MD, Judy K. Helton of Kilsyth, WV and Natella Archer of Gram, NC. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Mary Ellison, Sara Ellison and Tommy Smith all of Oak Hill, WV. Visitation will be held at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill on Thursday, November 9, 2006 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Services will be on Friday, November 10, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill with Rev. Allen Gallimore officiating. Entombment will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausolem #1, Prosperity WV. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, Memorial and Honor, PO Box 2680, North Canton OH 44720 or the Amerian Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, 126 Court Street, Charleston WV 25301. David Ellison, Steve Ellison, James Ellison, Marcus Ellison, Josh Ellison, Ronnie Helton, Fred McBride and Brian Ellison will serve as pallbearers.