William Ellison
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William "Billy" Franklin Ellison
Age 53, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 at his home. He was born November 26, 1963 in Pryor, Oklahoma, the son of Eldon and Sandra (Lindsey) Ellison.
Billy served 6 years in the United States Air Force at a Sergeant (SGT) with his specialty as a security specialist. He served as a reserve police officer in Blytheville, Arkansas for one year.
He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, cooking, playing computer games and working in his yard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents Gwen and John Howerton and two uncles Frankie Gene and Robert Short.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Ellison; six children: Stevie Ellison and husband Adam Dennis, Bo Ellison and wife Brandy, Lindsey Ellison, Darin Hooper and wife Heather, Brandon Hooper and wife Sara, and Katherine Hooper; two sisters: Tris Chew and Tara Kennedy and two brothers: Johnny Ellison and John W Manley; ten grandchildren: Aiden "Mex" Hooper, Ethan Hooper, Jackson Hooper, Asher Dennis, Kaylin Cook, Derrick Griggs, Michael McAdoo, Lacie McAdoo, Lillian McAdoo and Asher McAdoo and one grandchild on the way, Paisley Ellison.
Memorial service will be held Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 2:00 P.M. at Cookson Methodist Church in Cookson, Oklahoma.
Age 53, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 at his home. He was born November 26, 1963 in Pryor, Oklahoma, the son of Eldon and Sandra (Lindsey) Ellison.
Billy served 6 years in the United States Air Force at a Sergeant (SGT) with his specialty as a security specialist. He served as a reserve police officer in Blytheville, Arkansas for one year.
He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, cooking, playing computer games and working in his yard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents Gwen and John Howerton and two uncles Frankie Gene and Robert Short.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Ellison; six children: Stevie Ellison and husband Adam Dennis, Bo Ellison and wife Brandy, Lindsey Ellison, Darin Hooper and wife Heather, Brandon Hooper and wife Sara, and Katherine Hooper; two sisters: Tris Chew and Tara Kennedy and two brothers: Johnny Ellison and John W Manley; ten grandchildren: Aiden "Mex" Hooper, Ethan Hooper, Jackson Hooper, Asher Dennis, Kaylin Cook, Derrick Griggs, Michael McAdoo, Lacie McAdoo, Lillian McAdoo and Asher McAdoo and one grandchild on the way, Paisley Ellison.
Memorial service will be held Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 2:00 P.M. at Cookson Methodist Church in Cookson, Oklahoma.
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Cookson Methodist Church in Cookson, Oklahoma
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General
Nov 26, 1963
Aug 12, 2017
53
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Tributes
Carol and family we are so very sorry to hear about the loss of Billy.. Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences. Please know that we are praying for you all and our thoughts are with you.
Bryan & Twila Maloney - Friend
Bo, sorry to hear of your father's passing. Keeping you & family in my prayers.
Bobby Abshier - Bo & Brandy's uncle
Dear Ellison Family - I went to school with Billy and haven't seen him in years, he was a great guy, always happy and joking, laid back but always on your side. Truly my heart goes out to you at this time. I am so sorry for your loss, our loss as well. God Bless and comfort you. Jamie
Jamie Burnett - High School Friend
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Cookson Methodist Church in Cookson, Oklahoma
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General
Nov 26, 1963
Aug 12, 2017
53
Documents