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. 
2945 Old Tobacco Road - Hephzibah, Georgia 
706.792.1003 
1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Augusta, Georgia 
706.722.5551 
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