A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR
Sunrise
January 4,1961
Sunset
October 8, 2018
Reverend Chuck Smallwood, Presiding
Monday, October 15, 2018
12:00 P.M.
FAIRVIEW MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
3105 Milledgeville Road
Augusta, Georgia
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me
BESIDE THE STILL WATERS. He RESTORES MY SOUL; He LEADS ME IN THE PATHS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS FOR HlS NAMES
SAKE. Yea, THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH, I WILL FEAR NO EVIL; FOR YOU ARE
with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of
my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow
me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. - Psalm 23
MR. DARRYL KENNETH ELLISON, a native Georgian, was born January 4,
1961, to Floyd (predeceased) and Mattie Ellison, Sr.
At an early age, he accepted the Lord as his Savior, and he joined Mount Vernon
Baptist Church. His favorite scripture was Psalm 23, which he memorized as a
child he learned from his father. He relocated to Woodbridge, Virginia and joined
Mount Olive Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Clyde W.
Ellis Jr., and later, upon returning to his hometown of Augusta, Georgia he united
with Fairview Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend
Chuck Smallwood.
He was a graduate of Thomas Walter Josey High School, class of 1978. Upon
completion, he relocated to Woodbridge, Virginia to work for the District of
Columbia Department of Corrections in Washington, D.C. for twenty-three
years, and he achieved the rank of Sergeant, Grade DS 09.
While he was on his career path, he met Towanda Danita Ellison (predeceased),
and they were united in holy matrimony in 1988. They built a life in Woodbridge,
VA and were the parents of two loving daughters, Devon and LaPria.
He enjoyed hosting family gatherings and was known to the family as the grill
master. His favorite pastimes included fishing, shopping, and fashion. He was an
avid Dallas Cowboys fan and had a love for children.
He is predeceased by; father, Floyd Ellison, Sr.; brothers, Floyd Ellison Jr., Steven
Lewis, Isaac Burns, and Jerry Lewis Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving mother, Mrs. Mattie Ellison, Augusta,
Georgia; a loving companion, Debra Timmons, Augusta, Georgia; daughters, Devon
Ellison, Augusta, Georgia and LaPria Peters, Stafford, Virginia; grandchildren,
Cassell Peters, Jordan Peters, and King Flint; brothers; Leon Jordan, Augusta,
Georgia; Napoleon Jordan, Augusta, Georgia; John Lewis, Augusta, Georgia;
Jerome Lewis, Augusta, Georgia and Dannie Ellison, Augusta, Georgia; sisters,
Pearly Ellison Bolton, Augusta, Georgia; Wanda Ellison, Augusta, Georgia; Annie
(Clarence) Williams, Grayson, Georgia; sister-in-law Renee (Vincent) Eubanks,
Waldorf, Maryland; best Friends, Horace Nero, Charles Roberts, Malcolm Spain,
and Eric Campbell; and a host of family and friends.
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Presiding, Reverend Chuck Smallwood
Musical Prelude
Processional
. Anthony Greenwood, Minister of Music
Selection...........................................................Choir
Scriptures
Old and New Testaments.
. Reverend Renee Eubanks
Prayer....................................Evangelist Annette Williams
Reflections &r Solos.....................................Don Johnson
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Reflections (Three Minutes Please)
Pearley Mae Bolton, Sister
Eric Campbell, Friend
Malcolm Spain, D.C. Department of Corrections
Lawanna Carter, Niece
Acknowledgements & Obituary........................Floydena Smith
Selection..................................................Choir
Eulogy
Recessional
Interment
Southview Cemetery
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Fairview Missionary Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
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MAN OL; FASfflONjFULLOTLAUGHTER AND YOU
INCREDIBLY JfOTR GRANDSONS WILL CONTINUE YOUR LEGACY, THEY WILL HONOR YOU
WITH IMPECCABLE STRENGTH. WE WILL THANK GOD FOR HlS COMFORTING PEACE
I PRAY FOR MY FAMILY AND ALL OF MY LOVED ONES. YOU ALONE, FATHER, KNOW ALL
OF OUR NEEDS, CONCERNS, AND CARES, LORD. FIRST, LORD JESUS AND HOLY SPIRIT, I
say Thank You for all you have given me and done in my life. I pray for my
HEALTH, SPIRITUAL WELFARE, AND FINANCIAL BEING. I WILL PRAY TO YOU ONLY LORD
Jesus, no matter what might happen from this point.
The family wishes to express sincere thanks and appreciation for all acts
of kindness and expressions of sympathy extended during this time of
bereavement. Gratitude is also extended to the members of Fairview
Missionary Baptist Church.
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706.792.1003
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