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Ellis Cohoon Obituary
Hampton - With great sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Ellis William Cohoon, MAJ, USA, Ret., age 73. Ellis lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 11, 2012.
Ellis was a native of Gum Neck, N.C., and a peninsula resident since 1983. He was a graduate of Hampton Institute with a BS in Business and retired from the U.S. Army in 1981 after 23 years of service. After retiring from the Army, he served as the Deputy Chief of Logistics at McDonald Army Health Center, Ft. Eustis, Va. He was a member of the Scottish Rite and was an avid golfer and bowler and enjoyed automotive restoration.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ludford and Cottie Cohoon and nine brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 54 years Betty Phelps Cohoon; his children, Debbie Cohoon Chase; Christopher Cohoon, SFC, USA, Ret, and his wife Holli; Michelle Cohoon-Lawson and her husband Randy; and Bryan Cohoon, MAJ USA and his wife Tara; four grandchildren, Ashley Haney and her husband Brian, Cody Cohoon, Baylee Cohoon, and Wyatt Lawson; and great granddaughter, Lillian Haney; sisters, Hattie Cowell and Beulah Cahoon and brother Charles Cohoon.
The family would like to express our sincerest appreciation to the physicians and staff at the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute, in particular Dr. Allan Thornton, MaryBeth Sullivan-Dickey, Ed Dickey, Michael Freeman, and Dr. Christopher Sinesi. The family is also grateful for the exceptional care and compassion extended by the medical team at Riverside Regional Medical Center.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 17, at 2 p.m. in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery Suffolk, Va., with full military honors.
Memorials may be made to the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute, 40 Enterprise Parkway, Hampton, Virginia 23666, or to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd, Suite A-102, Newport News, VA 23606.
Arrangements are being handled by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, Va.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ellis Cohoon
January 1, 2013
Happy New Year to the best friend anyone could ever have! May you always be yourself and 'Rest in Peace'.
Tom Bourlier
October 10, 2012
I had the opportunity to know Ellis as very few did, that as platoon members in Officer Candidate School at Fort Knox Kentucky in 1966. He was a fun loving guy, with a quick smile. Few has what it took to make it through that tough course, but Ellis was up to the task. Although I never saw him after OCS, I am sure he made a fine offier of whom I would have proud to serve with. A-1 Ellis
Mary Lou Williams
September 5, 2012
Betty Lou & Family, we are so sorry to just find out today of Ellis' passing. You were there for us in Roger's passing and we are so upset that we did not know. Please know that you & Ellis have been near and dear to our hearts for many years and we love you. I understand the pain you feel and I am here for you. Ellis was a phenomenal person and friend...we have many good memories and have shared some wonderful times together. He will always be loved and remembered. Ellis & Roger are together once again...love & prayers.
Love, Mary Lou
Patricia Cohoon Clark
August 8, 2012
May all the grief the family feels now be soon replaced with peace and sweet remembrances of Ellis. He was a high school classmate of mine and I remember him to be a wonderful, gentle soul.
July 18, 2012
On behalf of the Training Division, Army Support Activty, Fort Eustis employees accept our condolences on the passing of MAJ (Retired) Ellis Cohoon
Andrew Sova
July 17, 2012
We will miss seeing Ellis when we come to visit Hampton. It was always a highlight of our trip to go over and visit with him. He was a very special man, a great neighbor, and friend. Andy, Lori, Sydney and Eric Sova
Wilson Hinds
July 17, 2012
Ellis, thanks for the laughter, being a great neighbor, friend and person. You will be missed my friend! Wilson, Denise and the boys!
Larry & Paulette Molin
July 16, 2012
Betty and Family--
We will miss Ellis, also seeing him during our walks in the neighborhood. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend, who graced our lives in so many ways. Love and prayers to you.
July 16, 2012
My condolences and deepest sympathy to the Cohoon family. Ellis was a great guy and a good friend. I'll always remember our Fort Monroe days and Hampton Institue classes we had together. Even car pooling to classes at Ft Eustis so we could graduate sooner. May God bless each and every one of you.
James (Jim) Hannah, Sgt Maj, US Army (Ret)
Mary Beth Gibbs
July 16, 2012
To my sweet Betty, God bless you in your loss. Ellis was a wonderful person. He was also a wonderful husband, father, employee, friend, and especially good friend to my brother Michael Swain from high school days in Columbia NC. God bless you and your family.
Robin Hilling
July 14, 2012
Chris,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Joyce (Cowell) Boyce
July 14, 2012
I will miss you Ellis, my prayers are with your family you left behind.I will cherish all the Sundays spent at your house while we were in school. God's speed with healing for your family.
Marietta Liverman
July 14, 2012
So sorry to hear of Ellis passing. I was going to give him a call that very night. May God comfort all of you. He is in a much better place.
July 14, 2012
Betty, Michelle, Randy, Wyatt and family. We are saddened to hear of Ellis' passing. Our deepest sympathy to you at this time.
Martin, Margaret and Tori Bridges
Al and Carolyn Davenport
July 13, 2012
We were saddened to hear of Ellis's passing. We ask God to give the family strength to get through this difficult time.
Yvonne Brickhouse
July 13, 2012
Betty and Family, I am sorry to learn of Ellis' passing. I know he suffered greatly but fought gallantly. He now is at rest from all he has been through. I shall always remember the fun times we all had getting together over the years and will treasure the friendship. My thoughts will be of you in the days ahead.
Sue Jernigan
July 13, 2012
Praying for all the family during this life-changing experience.
Mattie & Bill Sherwood
July 13, 2012
So sad to learn of Ellis's passing. Wishing you all strength during this difficult time.
Jim and Paula Stensvaag
July 13, 2012
We are thinking of Betty and family during this time. Ellis was a wonderful neighbor and showed a lot of courage in this long battle.
Ashley Haney
July 13, 2012
I love you grandpa. I will make sure Lillian knows what a good man her great grandpa was.
July 13, 2012
So sorry Ellis lost, his battle with cancer. He was such a dear friend of my husband, Ed Bryan. I send my heart felt
Sympathy to you and family.
Otelia W. Bryan
PETER EDGETTE
July 13, 2012
ELLIS,WAS A GREAT LOGISTICS/SUPPLY MANAGER. HE WAS ALSO A FANTASTIC GUY. WE WORKED TOGETHER AT MCDONALD ARMY HOSP FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS,LAUGHED TOGETHER,AND REALLY ENJOYED GOING TO WORK. HE WAS A DEAR FRIEND..MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY.
Linda Roughton
July 13, 2012
God bless your during this time of sorrow. He will be greatly missed.
Derick Bellis
July 13, 2012
Our depeest regrets to the Cohoon family. May God bring you comfort in this sad time, you will be in our prayers. Derick & Sandy Bellis
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