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for Russell Ellington
Fred & Carolyn Scott
September 30, 2007
Betty, just to say thanks for the friendship of you and Russell. We shall always treasure those memories of both of you and the times spent in your company. We will miss him. Please know that we are here for you, just give us a call.
Arnold Coles
September 25, 2007
To the Ellington family with my sympathy on the lost of your love one, Coach Ellington.
Cheryl Cooper Stewart
September 21, 2007
In remembrance of Coach Ellington
Samuel Hurst
September 20, 2007
To The Ellington Family:
My deepest sympathy and condolence to you. Coach Russell and I played football at Beach High. I graduated in 1955. I fondly remember the time I took my family to see the Harlem Globetrotters perform in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. When coach Russell discovered we were in the audience, he extended an invitation for us to join him in the Harlem Globetrotters dressing room at half time. My sons were 12 and 10 years old and they were blown away by the invitation! Coach Russell had each team member autograph a large wall poster for each of my sons. They still have and treasury those posters as a reminder of one of their most enjoyable moments from childhood. Brother Russell was an Alpha Phi Alpha Brother who truly believed in and practiced “Each one, teach one, reach one!” Thank you and rest in peace my fraternal brother.
Sam Hurst And Family
Quinteena Jones-James
September 17, 2007
To The Ellington Family:
I will keep the Ellington family close to my heart at this time of sorrow and pray that god keeps them strong during this time of their loss, to lead them and to guide them and to know that he makes no mistakes.
Sincerely,
Play-Sister Quinteena Jones-James
Neal Tomlinson
September 14, 2007
Betty,
I was so sorry to hear about your loving husbands passing. I know the two of you had a very special relationship. One that made other couples envy of your love, humor and devotion. My thoughts will be with you.
Sincerely,
Neal Tomlinson
Natasha Olds
September 12, 2007
Coach E will be greatly missed by all who had the opportunity to know him. Be blessed.
The Spencer Family,
September 10, 2007
Know that he is God and he is Great.
Pete Woodward
September 9, 2007
To the Ellington family, I first saw Coach when I was 10 or so, and snuck into the gym to see a standing room only game. Coach won, ofcourse. I believe Mrs. Coach worked with my family's 7 kids, too. If there's a Dream Team in heaven, there's a new coach. God bless your family.
Pamela Johnson
September 8, 2007
To the Family of Grandaddy Ellington:
May God cover you with his gracious hand and may he mend the broken hearts from the loss of a great man. May God strengthen and keep you throughout each day and may he grant you peace as you kneel to pray. As you take steps foward to go through this life - be blessed and know God loves him best.
I love you all and you will continue to be in my payers.
Morris Brown College - CO' 2002
Mildred Washington
September 8, 2007
My hearts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement. I know that he will truly be missed by your family but God has a placed prepared for him in heaven. Stay strong in God and he will see you this time.
Franklin D.R. Wesley I
September 8, 2007
With Deepest Sympathy to the Ellington Family. Russell will always be in our hearts. A fellow classmate, a friend and outstanding person. Peace. Franklin D.R. Wesley I, Beach Sr High class of "1956".
Clarence "Mooney" Franklin
September 7, 2007
Coach - we will always have fond memories of your leadership and teaching abilities.
To the Ellington Family - May peace and God's love carry you through this brief moment of sorrow.
The Franklin Family (Barbara ['68], Theresa ['69], Jackie ['71]. Mooney ['72] & Riley ['75]
LaDarius Green, & Auntie Ms. Pinckney
September 7, 2007
Thanks to a Man, who help to raised another,and to gave him what it took, so he can go to the next level.
Our condolences from The Brown and Green Family. (
Angelyn Williams
September 7, 2007
To Coach Ellington's Family
With deep sympathy at the loss of your loved one. He will always be remembered. He was a great teacher, coach, and man. Words alone cannot express the sadness that we (all who knew him) feel at this time. May all of you find comfort in knowing that you will see him again.
Angelyn Stewart Williams, Class of 67
GRACIE WILKINS
September 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shirley Harris Mack (A. E. Beach High School '70)
September 7, 2007
To the Ellington family:
May God be with you in your time of loss. I was in Coach's chemistry class at A. E. Beach High School. He was a great teacher and a good friend. You are in my prayers always.
September 6, 2007
To The Ellington Family:
May God grant you peace during this very difficult time. Coach Ellington will truly be missed.
Beverly Floyd-Lewis Class Of 1969
Cheryl Cooper Stewart
September 6, 2007
Dear Chubby and family of Coach Ellington,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Coach Ellington during my time at SSC 75-76. He was a wonderful man. May God continue to bless and keep you.
Cheryl "Peahead" Stewart
Carol -Spencer Bailey
September 6, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joan Holliday White
September 6, 2007
To Betty and Family, May God bless and strengthen you for the days ahead.
Bernard Russell
September 6, 2007
With Sympathy In your Time Of Bereavement.
Tompkins High class of 67
Gloria Holliday Simmons
September 6, 2007
To Betty and Family, may God bless and keep you, and grant you the peace of heart and mind to endure your lost. Gloria Holliday Simmons
Marsha Gadson McCracken
September 6, 2007
To the Ellington family...
Look within and "find" GOD!
Look around and "serve" GOD!
Look back and "thank" GOD!
Look forward and "trust" GOD!
Coach Ellington's love of God and service to his community is unmeasurable. I thank GOD for allowing our paths to cross. He shared so much with so many. Trust GOD and know that HE cares for each of you, especially in times like these. I pray that GOD has blessed your family with loving and cherished memories to share and to find comfort!
Sheila Hicks-Martin
September 6, 2007
The world we live in down below lost someone truly loved the day the angels took Coach Russell Ellington to live with them above. When we lose someone we love, the loss seems too great to bear, but God sends friends to comfort and show us that God deeply cares,...
My deepest and sincere sympathy are with you all.
Frederick/ Felicia Armstrong/Shuman Sr.
September 6, 2007
To The Ellington Family
Our prayers are with you and remember that God loves you.
Cecil Gwyn
September 6, 2007
What a purpose filled life! What an impact on so many!
Phenix Ayers-Gaston
September 6, 2007
Let There Be Memories. Let there be memories--fond recollections of special occasions and everyday things. Let your heart start on its journey to healing by feeling the comfort remembering brings. Let there be memories--pictures, mementos, and favorite stories both funny and sad. Let your mind wander the paths of remembrance, reliving the joys and the good times you've had. Let there be memories--signs that our loved ones remain near in spirit long after they're gone...tender, surprising, heartwarming, and welcome--sweet proof of the promise that love will live on.
May warm memories surround you and bring you comfort. With Deepest Sympathy, Morris Brown College Women's Basketball Team 1997-2002
Jannie Busby
September 6, 2007
Condolences from another life touched by you and Russell.
Casey Bowens
September 6, 2007
To Betty and Family; Iam sorry to hear that the LORD has came and took home another one of His faithful servant. I met Coach Ellington when I was a student @ SSC and he was a wonderful person to communication with. Just remember everything will be alright for you and the family.
Theresa M Wright
September 6, 2007
With Sympathy In The
Loss of Your Husband
Linda Wright Jordan- Class of 68
September 6, 2007
To: The Ellington Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. My husband Charles admired and respected Coach Ellington as his basketball Coach.
Harry Ladson
September 6, 2007
To the Ellington Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. May GOD comfort you now and in the days to come.
Harry Ladson, Jr.
A.E Beach - '66
Fred & Carolyn Scott
September 6, 2007
Betty, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will certainly miss Russell. Phone us if you need anything.
Beverly Howell
September 6, 2007
To the whole entire Ellington family(especially Mrs. Ellington, Patricia, Eugene and Dobson) You all have my deepest sympathy with the loss of the Best Coach in the United States. We all will miss him. We have memories that we will always remember about him. When we were at the National Guard Armory playing Johnson or Tompkins, or Savannah High 35 years ago, I can just see Coach Ellington cool as a cucumber with his arms folded coaching like he never coached before. Those were the good old days and we will forever treasure. I, along with my son went to Fort Valley this year when Beach HIgh was in the quarterfinals and that will be my most treasured time that I remember the BEST COACH in the United States.
Once again, please know that you all have so many people praying for each of you in this time of sorrow. We ask God to strengthen each of you as you go through this loss. He was special to all that knew him. He also was such a classy person back then 35 years ago and I believe that he was everybody's role model.
God Bless Each Of you. We know now that Coach Ellington is okay and not in any more PAIN. GOD has him now.
With my most deepest sympathy,
Beverly Ricks-Howell
Cornell Stevens
September 6, 2007
To The Ellington Family,
May the grace of God give the Family peace in your time of bereavement,remember earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.Be
strong in the Lord. Cornell"Spook"Stevens&Family Class 69
Larry and Marla Wallace
September 5, 2007
Ellington family please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Bubba Rosenthal
September 5, 2007
I will miss Coach alot. His smile was contagious. I mostly remember Coach for being a great teacher. He made me want to learn Biology.
My deepest sympathy To Mrs Ellington and the Family.
Byron Smith
September 5, 2007
To the Ellington Family
May God comfort you during your time of sorrow. Coach was a true role model and will be greatly missed in the Savannah community.
Georgi McPherson-Everett
September 5, 2007
With Deepest Sympathy to the Ellington Family. Russell will always be in our hearts. A fellow classmate, a friend and outstanding person. Love, Georgia McPherson Everett. Beach Sr High class of "1956".
Samuel Roundtree
September 5, 2007
To the Ellington Family,
May the Author of peace comfort each of you now and in the years to come. You are in our prayers and we extend our deepest condolences.
The Roundtree Family
The Gresham Family
September 5, 2007
To the Ellington Family:
Know that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. May God's love, peace, joy and mercy be with you during this time in your life. Although it is hard to show it, rejoice, for God has called home another one of His angels.
Ralph "Murle" Lipsey III
September 5, 2007
For much is given,Much is expected.His expectations far exceeded our imaginations. Mrs. Betty your loss is our loss,your grief is our grief,May God comfort you in your darkest hours.
John Wilhite
September 5, 2007
To The Ellington Family:
Thanks for sharing "The Legend" with the world.He has touched so many people in a positive way.Being a Sol C. Johnson Atomsmasher,I looked on him as a rival but later on I got to see what a special man he was.I was working at Savannah Tech when he took teams to the National Junior College Championship.He also was a positive role model for all the students. He was never too busy to reach out to anyone needing advice. There are four members of my fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, who were great local coaches who touched so many lives at Beach, Johnson and Thompkins High Schools. They were: Russell Ellington, Joe Greene, John Myles and Joe Turner. Thanks to the Good Lord for sending them our way. May God grant the Ellington Family comfort and peace during your loss.
Janice Kennedy-Bryant
September 5, 2007
To Pat and the Ellington Family,
Coach was that positive black model that society constantly speaks of.Thanks for allowing him to be part of our lives at the mighty "BIG B".
Janice Kennedy-Bryant
Beach High c/o 71
Elizabeth Rousakis
September 5, 2007
Dear Betty and family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. I have wonderful memories of John and Russell together, talking sports and laughing.
Russell was an extraordinary man and will be missed by so many.
I send my sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Respectfully,
Elizabeth Rousakis
christopher williams NDA
September 5, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Deborah Hicks Gardner
September 5, 2007
Betty and family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss.
Deborah Hicks Gardner and family,
Jacksonville, FL
Reatha Stevens
September 5, 2007
Mrs. Betty Ellington & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate the Homegoing of your loved one. My you find peace and comfort in the beautiful memories of your lives together.
Sincere Sympathy.
Contessa Royal Sav. Tech Basketball '93-95
September 5, 2007
To the Ellington Family,
The thoughts and prayers of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
God Bless
Merritt Jones Jr
September 5, 2007
You did great things in your life time, you will be surely missed.
TERRICA COOK
September 5, 2007
Coach Ellington(granddaddy)was a wonderful man and coach. He will be truly miss!!!
Savannah Tech Lady's Basketball Team '93-95'
September 5, 2007
Coach Ellington is known for being the pioneer of many basketball endeavors on all levels of the sport. We salute him for his tenacious persistence on 'getting it right from the start'. The time has come for the legend to rest and his legacy to begin. Coach will be truly missed.
Althea Beverly
September 5, 2007
"Mrs. Ellington, Chubby (Dobson), Steph and Larry,
Where has the time gone, we always looked up to Coach Ellington as a giant, but he has truly lived up to his name. His life speaks volumes to what many could have ever dreamed of doing. All of you are always in our thoughts and right now during your time of sorrow, you are certainly in our prayers. Mrs. Ellington we willl never forget the special moments that we shared with you and Coach; when you stepped in and presented us to society. Chubby, Steph and Larry childhood friendships made in Savannah are never to be broken, we love you all and pray Gods blessings upon your family."
Althea Moore Beverly (Maryland) and Camille Watson Peay (South Carolina) (AE Beach Class of 1975)
Bro James Alford
September 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nathaniel (Bunny) Jenkins
September 5, 2007
Losing someone so close to us is so
difficult, things appear meaningless and life just seems unfair... But as time passes your loss will get easier, it's true,
and cherished memories help to keep your husband close to you.
Eva M Hicks-Perkins
September 5, 2007
My deepest sympathy Mrs. Ellington and family. I fondly remember Coach as a teacher and will never forget the day he threw a rotten potatoe at me for running my mouth. However, he was a very caring teacher who wanted us to become a contributing citizen to society. I will miss him but I will always carry with me the integrity,honesty and the knowledge on how to fight the battles within the war. This was Coach Ellington, creating vibrant, energetic people for tomorrow. He will be missed.
Dwayne Reviere
September 5, 2007
As Iron sharpens iron so one man sharpens another. Pr. 27:17.
Thanks Coach. Rest in Peace.
William H. Maynor
September 5, 2007
Russell was always a classy guy as far back as the days when he worked at "Sloppy" Joe Bellinger's service station on West Broad and Oak Streets during his High School days. His brother Jerome and I were in the same homeroom cass from 1960-63 and Russell used to loan Jerome that little blue Ford Falcon so that we could go out. Russell truly left a legacy that we all might try to emulate as a good and kind human being. Rest in peace old friend.
Terri Lipsey and Clarence (Scotty) Scott
September 5, 2007
Dearest Ma Betty:
Where do we begin? The memories that we share, the laughter that resonate, the stories that will always be just between us - comforts us during these hours of grief.
You and Coach Russell will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Your home was ours. Your advice, your concern, your comfort has always been a beacon of light. The two of you were certainly a pair that we admired as a couple, and an example of what spouses must be to one another.
Know that we love you, and our thoughts and prayers are with you. You know, as we do, Coach will be with us forever.
Thanks for sharing him with all of us.
Lovingly,
Your Other Kids,
James (Judge) Jones
September 5, 2007
Mrs Ellington and Family
It is with a heavy heart that my family and I send our deepest condolences. May god comfort and guide you these trying times.
Russell's Brother James (Judge) and Estella Jones and Family
Roscoe Edwards, Jr.
September 5, 2007
To the Ellington Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Coach Roscoe "Scolo" Edwards
City of Savannah, Blackshear Park
Rev. Joseph S. Coffea
September 5, 2007
To the ellington family,May God bless your family during this time of breavement.My everlastings condolences.
Tony Kiene
September 5, 2007
Thank you Coach Ellington for all you did for us. Tony Kiene-Beach High Class of 1976
Kathy P. Sheppard
September 5, 2007
To Cousin Betty and The Family -
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Coach Russell and wanted to express my sincere condolences to you all. Remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. I will keep you all in my positive and uplifting prayers as you go through this "Rites of Passage" and allow Coach to go on home! Love you most much, your Cousin (Kakie's Daughter)
Rosa and Richard Brown
September 5, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shebbie and Donald Gray
September 5, 2007
Mrs.Ellington and Family:
We are sending our deepest sympathy for the lost of Mr. Ellington. Mr.
Ellington's warm and friendly smile will always be remembered.
Champion Street never seemed the same, after you guys moved.
Mr. Ellington and you were the ideal couple. The love you had for each other was shown to all.
May God continue to bless you, and give you all, the strength and
comfort you need; to get through this difficult time. We will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
With Much Love,
Gary & Karla Harper
September 5, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bobby Roberts
September 5, 2007
To the Ellington Family:
May you be encouraged in the Lord.We the class of 2002 of Morris Brown College will keep you in our prayers.
Bobby E. Roberts, Jr. MPA
Morris Brown College
Class of 2002
Elise Roberts
September 5, 2007
To the Ellington Family:
May God continue to bless you in your time of breavement.
Love Always,
Mrs. Elise Seymore Roberts
A.E. Beach High
Class of 1962
Denise Westberry
September 5, 2007
Mrs. Betty, Pat, and Family,
With deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. I know that Russell will be dearly missed by all. Please let us know if there is anything you need or that we can do for you.
Denise and Megan
Richmond Hill, GA
Angela Steele Scruggs
September 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With my humblest condolences. A great man remembered.
VERNARD HAZZARD SR.
September 5, 2007
FORMER PLAYER OF A.E. BEACH HIGH SCHOOL 1968-1970 WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Nathaniel (Tony) Turner
September 5, 2007
I never forget the days I would come up to Savannah and the fun I'd have just hearing Uncle Russell, my mom, Ronnie, Stan, and everybody else in the family laughing and carrying on. One of the many blessings God gives us are good memories. Though we are so close in location, I have not spent time with you all in ages. It never fails that it takes times like this to bring families closer. I am here if you ever need anything and my prayers and love are always with you.
Anthony Glover
September 5, 2007
A true role model and gentleman, who led by example.
Barbara (Hicks) Caughman
September 5, 2007
I will always remember my dad (Coach Samuel Hicks) and Mr. Ellington. I only attended school in Chatham County (Beach) for three years (10th - 12th grade), and immediately became a sports fan for my school. My dad being a sports lover just like Mr. Ellington took my sister and me to all of the games, in and out-of-town. Yes, I was in Atlanta to see the Bulldogs win in 1967 and watch the Bulldogs and Atomsmashers play for first and second place in 1968.
Mr. Ellington was also my 12th grade chemistry teacher. I remember after graduating and attending Savannah State, one of the courses that I had to take was chemistry. I needed help understanding a problem, so I went to the school during his football practice with my textbook, paper, and pencil in hand. He stopped coaching his team to explain the problem to me and when he knew that I understood he refocused himself back to his teams practice.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless each of you.
A.E. Beach Class of 68
Ricky & Edythe Frazier, Jr. & Sons
September 5, 2007
To The Ellington Family:
From the Frazier family to your family no words can truly say how very sorry we feel...but we just wanted your family to know that we care.
As long as we live we will have loving memories of Coach and he will never be forgotten.
We asked the Lord to bless your family. To guide you and protect you as you go along your way. God's love is always with you, his promises are true, and when we give Him all our cares you know he will see us through.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Edythe Frazier, Jr. & Sons
Catherine Graham
September 5, 2007
On this day my prayer is sent that That God will fill your years ahead With happiness and contentment
Lloyd Cutter
September 4, 2007
To Betty, Pat and Family,
I was deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Coach. I was fortunate; I got to know him not only as a great coach, mentor and teacher, but also as a very special family man. He not only inspired and influenced his athletes, but all the students and young people that had the pleasure of interacting with him. And knowing this, I am sure he was greeted at the Pearly Gates with open arms. We will all miss him, but the memories he left behind will live in us always.
Beach Class of '72
Rossie Caldwell- Class of '67
September 4, 2007
I remember Coach during the 1960s when he took the championship team of Beach to Atlanta in 1967. Coach will always be remembered and my prayers go out to the Ellington Family.
Dr, Marilyn Slater-Spearman
September 4, 2007
To the Ellington Family:
Russell has left behind wonderful memories and most of all caring friends. May God bless you in your time of sorrow, and bring you peace.
Irma Ellis
September 4, 2007
Mrs. Betty, Pat and family
My condolences to you and your family in the passing of your love one.
Sybil Wooten
September 4, 2007
Dearest Betty,
I was so very sorry to hear of Russell's death. I can say that I know how you feel. We must remember that God always knows what is best even in times like these. God's gentle hand and sweet love will lead your way and ease your tremendous loss and sorrow. If you ever need a listening ear know that I'm just a phone call away. I will see you soon.
Love, Sybil
William Milton
September 4, 2007
Dear Mrs. Ellington
I was saddened to here about the lost of your husband, Mr. Ellington. I'm writing to let you know that you are in my prayers. I know that God will continue to take care of you in your time of sorrow and as you move forward in your life. I realize that I am a young man, but if you need me to cut your grass or help with you at the grocery store you are welcome to call me and I will make myself available to you. You were a well respected teacher at Notre Dame and what I have learned from you will be with me always.
Love William Milton
Notre Dame '07
JO A White
September 4, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Lonnie Welch
September 4, 2007
To the Ellington family
May God keep and comfort you all.
Coach was a great man in sports as well as life. He was an inspiration to not only student athletes but everyone who knew him. Although I did no attend Beach or play for him I still respected him as a coach and a man
Bernice Nunnally Pittman
September 4, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Frontier Communications Of Georgia
September 4, 2007
With Deepest Sympathy.
Your Friends at Frontier/Statesboro
Herbert Williams
September 4, 2007
Our condolences to the family of Coach Russell Ellington. I am proud to say that I've been apart of his legacy as a student at Beach High School. I had the privilege to play basketball under his leadership. My wife and I also had the privilege of being neighbors to Coach Ellington and his family in Liberty City. We are praying that God continue to strengthen and bless the family in their time of need.
Herbert "Tamp" Williams & Dot/Beach High Class of 1963
Frank Jenkins
September 4, 2007
Brother Ellington's life was an outstanding example of the lives that all members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated are asked to live.
Frank A. Jenkins, III, National Comptroller, (Initiated, IOTA Chapter, Morris Brown College, 1965, Graduate of Sol C. Johnson H.S., 1964)
Carolyn Fuller
September 4, 2007
"Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven can not heal". To the family of "Coach"
Russell Ellington, be encouraged, God will take good care of you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Mr. Ellington taught me in the late 60's at A. E. Beach High School. He was always a kind -hearted person and took pride in his duties as a teacher. I know that he will be trully missed by all that knew and loved him. God is with you and you are in my prayers. Class of 67
Daisy Graham-Johnson
September 4, 2007
Coach Ellington will be missed very much. I was a part of the Class of "65" of Beach High School.
Coach Ellington was always a person who exemplfied dignity and caring for all of us. May God bless and keep you in his care always.
Chip,Janice,Taylor and Maggie Woods
September 4, 2007
Mrs.Ellington we just recieved the terrible news concerning Coach Ellington lossing his battle. May the Good Lord bless you and your Family. We were in the ICU waiting room with you and your family and your Faith helped us through our loss. Thank You for your Support and Prayers. Coach was an inspiration to so many in his lifetime.
Deborah Smart
September 4, 2007
Dear Aunt Betty:
May the Lord comfort your heart during this time of great loss. Know that Maisha and I will miss Uncle Russell's wonderful sense of humor and quiet wisdom.
Marsha (Flake) Brown
September 4, 2007
Ms. Betty: I knew you when I worked for the Board of Education (Dorothy Crawford's secretary). My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My God be with you.
Willie Harris
September 4, 2007
Couch I will miss RIP your were a
good man and a great couch I really enjoyed the basketball game in the old gym you were the best.
FREDA WARREN
September 4, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
John Cutter
September 4, 2007
Mrs. Ellington, Gene, Pat & Family,
Many are called, but few are chosen. There can be little doubt that Coach is among those few who are privileged to have lead a life of service that positively touched the lives of so many others. His countless contributions to the sports and education communities--especially that of his Bulldog family--are without equal.
Now he has answered his final call, but his great legacy will live on well after all of us have completed our earthly journeys. And we can be certain that he has arrived at his resting place to a greeting of, "Well done, good and faithful servant...well done." Thank you, Coach, for all you did for so many of us and thank you, Ellington family, for loaning us your Russ.
A.E. Beach High Class of '71
Larry Wall and Family
September 3, 2007
To th family of the late Russell Ellington, "Weeping may endureth for a night but joy cometh in the morning". We would like to extend our condolences for the loss of your loved one. Coach Ellington was a positive influence to many of his co-workers, students and players. He was a man that gave respect and was respected by all. We will always remember him as an excellent coach, mentor and leader. He is most definitely one of the best coaches that ever coached in Savannah, GA. Sleep on Coach Ellington and take your rest, your friends love you but God loves you best!
The Wall Family
Barbara E. Oliver
September 3, 2007
To Betty and family,
Savannah, and the world has lost a true friend, and leader. It seems as though I've known coach half my life I was a freshman at Beach his last year there in 1976. And during my tenure at Beach you only thought of one Basketball Coach and that was Coach Ellington.
Through volunteer work in the Atheltic Dept. at SSC I landed a job working summers with a program called (NYSP)as a result of Coach Ellington. Coach Joe Turner needed a secretary, Coach Ellingtion and he approached me one day and the rest was history. It was a pleasure working with Coach at SSC during the summers. I remember at the end of each summer the staff could look forward to a low-country boil at coach's house and shoot the breeze about camp. But what I liked most about Coach was that he was fair and took time to teach values in eveyone he came into contact with.
He will be missed in our lives and the community. Sleep on Coach we love you but God loves you best.
Betty- our prayers are with you and your family.
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