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Edward Ellison Obituary



ELLISON
Edward C. (fondly known as "Godfather"), of Hackensack on December 3, 2012. Beloved husband of Jessie N. Ellison. Father of Deborah C. Ellison and Linda D. Ellison, uncle of Diane Hill (James), Cathy Brisbon (John), Charlene Kearns (Scott), and Charles Storrs Jr. brother in-law of Doris E. Storrs, Mary F. James, Godfather of Benjamine James (Decie). Mr. Ellison was a Veteran of World War II. He was a bus operator with New Jersey Transit for thirty five years before retiring in 1994. Member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church for sixty two years. He was a former member of the "Elks" for many years and was elevated to Grand Officer under the leadership of Hobson J. Reynolds, GRAND EXALTED RULER. He became a State Officer under the New Jersey State Association I.B.P.O.E of W., serving as State Director of the Martin Luther King Dept. for five years. Mr. Ellison and his wife Jessie celebrated sixty years of marriage this year. Funeral Services Saturday December 8, 10 AM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church 260 Central Avenue, Hackensack. Visitation 7-9 PM Friday at the church. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Arrangements by Earl I. Jones Funeral Home 305 First Street, Hackensack. Brent Smallwood Senior Director.

Published by The Record/Herald News from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2012.
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Our deepest sympathy to the Ellison family. May you keep the fond memories of your love one close to your heart.

The Martin Family.

December 9, 2012

We offer our condolences to the Ellison family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Deacon Kenneth Bascomb and family

December 9, 2012

My Sincere Condolences To The Entire ELLISON Family...

Timothy Ellison

December 8, 2012

To the Ellison Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your loved one. We pray that in each passing day you will be comforted by precious memories. We pray that God will strengthen you and keep His loving arms around you.

Our deepest sympathy,
Willie & Rosella Bascomb

Rosella Bascomb

December 8, 2012

Jessie and Ellison Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all ... So many great memories of Ellis, he will be truly missed. May he rest in the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Rufus and Mary Spruill, Sr

December 6, 2012

Jessie and Ellison Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all ... So many great memories of Ellis, he will be truly missed. May he rest in the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ. Our deepest sympathy

Rufus and Mary Spruill, Sr

December 6, 2012

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