BORN

1939

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Griffin Leggett - Conway Funeral Home

1751 Dave Ward Dr

Conway, Arkansas

DAVID ELLISON Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 14, 2016.

David Ray Ellison of Conway AR passed away on June 12, 2016. He was born on April 14, 1939.



He was a retired SFC U.S. Army 1957-1981 and USPS 1982-1992.



He was preceded in death by his parents Glen Lee and Mildred Delores Werner Ellison. He is survived by his wife Lana Guthrie Ellison, his two daughters Angela Jo Gordon (Mark) and Margaret Leigh Drew (Terry).



Other survivors include siblings Donald Lee Ellison, Kathryn Dee Ellison Calvert, and Keith Glen Ellison, grandchildren Elizabeth Gordon Stilwell, Nathan Stilwell, Matthew Gordon, Astrid Stawiarz, Kristina Drew Varnell, Michael Varnell, Daniel Drew, and Sarah Delk Drew, great grandchildren Alexis Anne Varnell, and Jacob Olin Varnell, cousin Joyce Richards (Lloyd), aunt Alma Ellison Malone, and several much loved nieces and nephews.



Visitation will be Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. in the Chapel with a burial Thursday at the VA Cemetery in Little Rock at 11 a.m.

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June 15, 2016

Benjamin Harrison

Lana and family, my heartfelt sorrow and condolences to all of you. David was my childhood playmate and friend. We enjoyed more so the later years. He will be sorely missed. I pray the Lord's comfort for all of you.

June 15, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss and everyone is in our prayers.

May this bring some comfort during this difficult time. John 14:1 - 14:4

With much love.
Shane and Nancy Churney

June 15, 2016

Keith Ellison

Memories of brother Dave keep flooding in, as well as his beautiful family. His wife Lana, daughters Angie and Margie. Dave, you will be sadly missed. Truly a kind Christian Gentleman. And I will sign off as he always did,...
Later, LOVE,... Keith
I Love You Man

June 14, 2016

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Linda Beatty

I'm so sorry, Tyke. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers over the next few weeks as reality sets in. Also, please tell Angie and Margie I will be praying for them and their families as well.

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1751 Dave Ward Dr P.O. Box 848, Conway, AR 72034

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