GUSSIE F ELLEY

1929 - 2013

GUSSIE F ELLEY obituary, 1929-2013, New Braunfels, TX

BORN

1929

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Goetz Funeral Home

713 North Austin Street

Seguin, Texas

GUSSIE ELLEY Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 21, 2013.

Gussie F. Elley passed away on December 21, 2013 at the age of 84. He was born in McQueeney, TX to Alvin and Adelia Elley on July 29, 1929. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Albert, Melton, Raymond and Clarence Elley.
Gussie survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Myrtle Elley; their children, Russell Elley and wife Alissa, Ronald Elley and wife Judy, Gay Riedel and husband Gerald; his sisters, Dorothy Dotson and Della Arbuckle; 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and by numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
He proudly served in the United States Army in the Korean War and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #7110. He retires from the Southern Pacific Railroad after 25 years of service and was also a member of Grace Memorial Church of New Braunfels.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Memorial Church @ 3240 Fm-725, New Braunfels, TX 78130; VFW Post #7110 @ 600 Peace Ave, New Braunfels TX 78130; or to the National Parkinson's Disease Foundation @ Broadway, Suite 1509 New York, NY 10018.
Visitation will be held at Goetz Funeral Home from 5-8 pm on Thursday, December 26th. Funeral services will commence at 10 am on December 27th, 2013 also at Goetz Funeral Home with Rev. Adam Cork presiding. Interment will follow at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park with military honors provided by the United States Army and VFW Post #7110. Serving as Pallbearers include Colton Riedel, Cory Riedel, Ronald Joseph Elley, Michael Gussie Elley, Ranchard Backus and Trey Lively.

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January 2, 2014

Sandy & Greg McCraw

My heart felt prayers go out to my cousins and Aunt Myrtle. Uncle Gussie was a special and gentle soul in my heart...always laughing and teasing with such kindness. God bless to all he left behind.
Sandy & Greg McCraw (Florida)

December 26, 2013

Sam and Norma Nami

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Elley family. May all of you find comfort in the coming days.

December 26, 2013

Tracy Stuart-Byers

I have such fun memories of my trips to Texas when a child, I will miss you Uncle Gussie!!

December 24, 2013

Arnold & Verlyn Schulze

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May fond memories bring comfort in the days to come.

December 24, 2013

Della M. Stuart-Arbuckle

Gussie was always there for me and cared for me in my younger growing up years. You'll be sincerely missed by me in my life ... your sister, Della

December 22, 2013

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December 22, 2013

Terry Kruciak

One of the very best men I have ever worked with. Gus was always willing to teach us young men on the Railroad and always with a smile. His wisdom got me through many years. God Bless you my friend.

December 22, 2013

lillian Bargfrede

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family - Lillian Bargfrede and family

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