Charles Ellington Obituary

Ellington, Charles Scott, 66, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on July 6, 2010. He was a fun and loving husband, father and grandpop. Captain Scott is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Christopher; daughter, Deborah; sister, Barbara; stepsons, Brian and Kyle; and grandchildren, Lainey, Dani, Collin, Travis, Matthew, Christopher, Kyndal and Kadyn. Scott was a Deacon at First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach, a Rotarian and was chair of the family Literacy Initiative. He was the President and CEO of Florida Atlantic Research and Authority and an Executive at IMB for thirty years. Scott's life will be celebrated on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 2 p.m., in the First Presbyterian Church, 33 Gleason Street, Delray Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise, Scott's Club number 22837 or to the Family Literacy Initiative, Volunteer USA Foundation. Lorne and Sons Funeral Home, Delray Beach in charge of arrangements.

Published by Sun-Sentinel on Jul. 8, 2010.
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No one could have had a better brother! I couldn't count all the ways you were there for me. I know you and Mother are sharing a laugh that makes me feel better.....I miss you.

Babs

July 3, 2021

Still miss you big brother. Enjoy the view!!

Babs Bevis

Sister

September 28, 2019

Scott Ellington,
I Love You.
Lin Ellington

October 3, 2012

Hi Scottie, I miss you more than I can express in words - I don't know how to travel this road without you. You promised me you would live to be 101, remember? I have no joy, nor fun, nor belly laughing without you...now what?
Ya' got any advice for this lady...sure could use hearing your voice saying, "hey linnie"...

well, hey scottie....i love you.

lin

October 1, 2012

Hello you. Just me.

I love you and miss us.

Lin

September 23, 2012

Oh Scottie, I do not know how to heal...my heart is in pieces...how do I do this journey on earth without you? Could you please ask God to let me hear your voice - oh how that would be so perfect. I love you more than I can breathe.
Lin

September 16, 2012

"Wasn't yesterday at the dedication of your building so beautiful? Even Coach Schnellenberger was there for you! Such a beautiful honor for you, and a gift to me for being your wife - yes, I got to help cut the ribbon to your building! Everyone there was so gracious and kind, and all miss you - -and indeed there were stories told! You no doubt loved every moment....as you should my love.
I miss us Scottie....and I know yesterday God's heaven was brighter because you were smiling on all of us.
I love you,
Lin

September 15, 2012

My darling Scottie, a beautiful day for you and me as not only do I get to hug your tree, I get to hug your building! Such an honor for me to be involved in your life as your wife and friend...thank you Scottie for being you, I love you and my day of joy will be the day you extend your hand to me and welcome me into heaven to adventure with you through eternity! I miss you my love.
Lin

September 14, 2012

Scottie, I don't know how I do the rest of my life's journey..I am so incomplete without you and every minute aches - would you ask God to let you touch me so I know you are right here with me - tell God just a little touch would be so awesome for me. Oh my, I miss you, and I miss us.
I Love You through eternity.
Lin

September 6, 2012

hello my love, I so miss you. My heart is heavy, and I miss looking at and touching your face. Time does not heal...only makes my journey here without you seem impossible. I love you Ellington!
Lin

September 1, 2012

oh scottie, i miss you.

lin

August 10, 2012

My love, it has been 25 months ago today that God brought you to Him; but it feels like 25 seconds ago..I miss you from the depth of my heart and I love you more than I can 'breathe in and breathe out'...only you will know what that means to you and me!
I adore you Mr. Ellington...always have, always will.
Lin

August 6, 2012

just sitting here looking at your books and your pictures, and missing you and always loving you.
lin

August 1, 2012

i love you, scottie.

lin

July 15, 2012

Hello you. July 6, 4:06A.M. was the day and moment in time my heart stopped with yours - I could not breathe at that moment. It has been 2 years and I am so greatful you are not in pain, and that you got to meet God personally - I love you more than there a pebbles of sand on all the beautiful beaches in the world. I have always told you that I am so glad you were born, and today your sister and I are together celebrating your life. We miss you Scott Ellington - and keep an eye out for us as we wait to have God tell us it is our time now to be with you in His glorious heaven.
Love, hugs, kisses, and tears of joy knowing you and being loved by you.
Lin

July 6, 2012

Hi Scottie, and happy 4th of July. You have a beautiful seat in which to view the fireworks tonight - and I am so blessed to be an american girl who fell in love with an american boy!
I love you my darling man,
Lin

July 4, 2012

Hello you - - I miss you Scottie.
Lin

June 28, 2012

My love, happy father's day. All your children and grandchildren are so blessed to be part of you - and an honor for me to also be in your life. I miss you, and oh my there isn't a second that goes by without my prayerful thanks for you.
I love you Scottie,
Lin

June 17, 2012

Grandpop...I have thought about you a lot lately. My thanks to you for bringing Travis and Collin into this world. Without you and Chris, they would not bless us every day with their bright ideas and witty spirit. Those boys are an inspiration to this earth and thank goodness you left something of yourself that is good for us.

June 11, 2012

Hi my love, well another of our grandchildren has been born. Between you and I we now have ten grandkids - -how wonderful that is! Kolton Brantley was born June 9 at 1:18am and his parents remember the night you slept in your truck at the hospital before Kyndal Madison was born...they still talk about you providing Kyle with sprite and candy bars to keep him going through that night...you always created awesome memories - we all miss you terribly Scottie. My life now is talking about, remembering and living our memories - - such a true gift you are and I thank you.
I love you Scottie,
Lin

June 10, 2012

Hi my love, and June 6 is a beautiful day as you were born! I so often said to you that I am so lucky you were born - and I still say that every night in my prayers - and I know you hear me say that because you listen in on my conversations with God!
Happy Birthday Scottie... I love you my husband, my best friend, and my love for eternity!
Lin

June 5, 2012

Have I told you late how much I love you!

Lin

May 30, 2012

Hi my love, happy Memorial Day and thank you for being a part of the military that protects our country. You were always so proud and the fun days we had with the Coast Guard Auxiliary; especially our trips in the grocery store for Coast Guard food! I miss those moments Scottie.
Your sister sent me a beautiful poem that reads:
"Across the years I will walk with you in deep green forests; on shores of sand, and when our time on earth is through, in heaven, too, you will have my hand."
I pray all the time that you hold my hand - your touch is a gift to me. Thank you Scott.
I love you my darling.
Lin

May 28, 2012

Dear Lord,

I just learned of Scottie's passing today. I'm confident he is ‘upstairs' with you. Scottie became my brother-in-law when I married his sister, Barbara, at his Deerfield Beach. Scottie's efforts to help others and his desire to encourage children to read are his legacy. While I am sad to learn that someone I admired is gone from us; I rejoice in the belief that he is now up with the Lord. I, too, miss you Scottie.

Doc Tomkiel

May 23, 2012

Hello you,
I love you.
lin

May 22, 2012

Scottie, your "chair" is going to go to Chris and as he sits in the chair he will feel such love from you, as he does every moment of every day!
I am so happy that Chris is going to have your chair, as I know that brings a beautiful smile to your face! When I close my eyes, I see your ocean blue eyes and that gorgeous smile of yours!
Thank you Scottie for being you.
I love you.
Lin

May 16, 2012

Hey you, this girl is having a rough day without you...my heart is still breaking and I pray everyday you hold my hand, or talk to me, or smile at me. I am lost without you Scott.
Lin

May 14, 2012

Hello you.
It is our "Friday night date" time...and you always asked me, "did you bring a change of clothes?"... oh how I loved to hear you say that Scottie. This girl misses your sounds!
I love you Scott Ellington!
Lin

May 11, 2012

Oh my, May 6 is 22 months when God entered his arms for you. God now has the honor to listen to all your stories up close and personal! I miss hearing those stories and the Scottie trivia - just to hear your voice again would be a gift: "Hello, I'm Scott Ellington"... I loved it ! I love all your noises!
I miss you my love, and I miss 'us'.
Lin

May 5, 2012

A great day for boating on Parrot Ayes!
I Love You more than all the languages in the world could express. I miss you so much Scottie.
Lin

April 29, 2012

Hi my darling husband, I saw your beautiful daughter Deb yesterday and she so much has your loving heart and kindness. I love being around her. You are a great Dad Scottie...you are a gift to your children as they are to us. I miss "us". I love you Scottie.

Lin

April 22, 2012

Have I told you lately how much I love you? I know, breathe in - breathe out! A Jimmy Buffet parrothead indead you are!
I miss you Scott Ellington and thank you for the beautiful orange butterfly today.
I love you Scottie.
Lin

April 15, 2012

Hello you. This lady loves you.

Lin

April 8, 2012

Oh Scottie, on Friday April 6 it will be 21 months since you personally touched God's hands and entered His house. We held you so tightly as God entered the room for you but knowing your journey was beginning in God's Kingdom gave me a warmth that is good, because He removed all your pain. My heart is so broken and will always hurt until I enter God's house and you grab my hand and say, "hey baby girl, scott ellington".... I miss you my precious husband and friend. Keep sending me those butterflies in my path - I know you touch them and give them to me!
I love you Scottie,
Lin

April 5, 2012

Hi there my precious husband. This girl misses you. I just listened to IZ and oh the beautiful memories of Hawaii we created. Thank you for giving me the honor to share in your life Scottie.
Lin

March 25, 2012

Scottie, I hear you sweetheart, thank you.
I love you more than all the stars in the universe!
Lin

March 21, 2012

My handsome man, I miss you and my heart aches Scottie.
I love you forever,
Lin

March 17, 2012

Scottie,
Hello you....
Lin

March 11, 2012

My darling husband, today March 8 is our wedding anniversary and such wonderful memories of that day for us -oh my, you were so handsome and a beautiful end of our special day by sitting at the ocean and sharing a glass of bubbly! Thank you for asking me to marry you - a gift you are to me and a deep joy in my heart when I remember the words, "lin will you marry me"....oh gosh, there were no words that could express the joy I felt and I think my yes to you could be heard around the world! I love you Scottie and I thank you for letting us both "take a chance on us"....March 8 is our day and will always be our day.
I miss you and I love you more than I have air. Thank you my precious man.
Lin

March 8, 2012

March 6, 2012

My darling husband, it has been 20 months today since God asked you to join Him in His kingdom - and how thankful that he took away your pain and the joy you must feel in His presence - but oh how we all miss you. My heart aches every moment for your smiling blue eyes, your gentle touch, and your funny stories about history, especially the pirates! You brought humor, love, joy, and a gift of laughter into my life and I thank you Scottie - and I am so blessed to have met you and to have been given the honor to share in your life. I miss you so much - and keep that chair right next to you in His kingdom for this girl !
I love you C Scott Ellington.

Lin

March 6, 2012

Scottie, I know you are surrounding me, but oh I wish you were here physically to hold my hand and touch. I miss you my precious husband.
Lin

March 4, 2012

Hello you, i love you.

me (lin)

February 26, 2012

Hi Scottie, and such wonderful news (which I am sure you already know) and that is your beautiful daughter, Debbie was named "Teacher of the Year" in her school district! I know you are telling everyone in heaven about this wonderful tribute to her and I will tell everyone on earth about her precious gift of teaching to children! I gave her the name of the literacy director in Ocala, and they are going to meet, which will be so much fun for Deb to work with your organization, literacy.
I am just boasting about your daughter, and wanted to express my feelings for her in this message to you. You did good Scottie and are to be extremely proud of your children - and it was an honor, and still is, to have shared in their lives, even if for a short period of time. I am truly blessed because of you. I love you my darling man, and oooh my I miss you terribly.
Lin

February 24, 2012

Lin,
I actually just heard about Scott's death. We've been in Jacksonville now for 12 years and we don't always hear the news from our friends. We are so sorry about Scott's death and your loss. He was a wonderfully fabulous human being who always made me laugh. I heard about his death from Katherine Burns who moved to Jacksonville a while back and we were comparing acquaintances. Please accept our very late sympathies and God give you the strength to continue to live life to its fullest.

Diantha and Don Grant

Diantha Grant

February 23, 2012

Hi Scottie, the literacy event was wonderful but a special missing part of my life was not there - and the event is not the same anymore. You are so very much missed by everyone. Everyone there told stories about you and your beginning days of the literacy foundation. It was so wonderful to hear their stories..and yes, many were quite funny! The Disney background is different than the previous years, and yes Patrick designed the set, and you would love it.
I love you my darling man, and more than words could possibly express, I miss you Scott.
Lin

February 23, 2012

Hi Scottie, the Literacy Event is again upon us, and I am representing you again this year...I am so honored to do so, and I know absolutely certain you are holding my hand every minute during the reading celebration.
I love you precious man,
Lin

February 16, 2012

Scottie, happy valentines day. I love you.
Lin

February 14, 2012

My darling man, I love you and miss you more than words could possibly express. I play Buffet's "Breathe In and Breath Out' all the time..you made that song special to me, and I love you for that, as for a million other reasons as well! I miss you Scottie.
Lin

February 12, 2012

My precious husband, today is the 19th month since God touched your hand and welcomed you into His house. Thank you for being the man you are, and I am forever in love with you. I feel so blessed to have been given the gift by God to share in your laughter, wit, love of books, and travelling the back roads to wherever. The butterflies you send my way are so very beautiful and I thank you Scottie. You are truly a gift given to eveyone who had the honor to know and love you.
Now, would you whisper to God and tell him this girl deeply and passionately loves you!
Lin

February 6, 2012

My darling husband, I miss walking with you and holding you. I love you Scottie.
Lin

February 2, 2012

I love you Scottie.

Lin

January 19, 2012

My joy and love of my life, it was 18 months ago today at 4:06AM that God touched your hand and welcomed you into his kingdom. My heart is filled with grace knowing that God removed all your pain from the cancer and that you are safely in heaven protecting all your family here on earth who will be so thrilled to see you again, when God wishes us to join you. Scottie, the day we married was a moment in time never to be forgotten and the day we meet again will be a moment that will heal the hole in my heart - I ache for you and I so very much miss touching you - especially messing up your beautiful hair! Do please continue to ask God for you to show me signs - this earthling Ellington prays everyday (well actually several times a day) for signs from my precious husband. I love you Scottie - more than there are words, even made up words, in the universe!
Lin

January 6, 2012

My precious husband, you are the center of my world and in 2012 we are tightly holding hands as God guides us with his hands. You are my strength, and through knowing the love we hold for each other is so awesome, the days in the new year will be filled with joyful thoughts of you, funny memories of your wit, and the lovely nights you read 'pirate' stories to me. Hold onto my spot there in heaven - I will be complete when you grab my hands and welcome me to eternity with those beautiful blue eyes and strongs hands.
I love you Scottie more than I have air to breathe. I am joyful you are safe and have no pain and the beauty you see every day is a beautiful picture I see in my mind. Also, by the way thank you for the Coast Guard Big Plane you sent over Babs and my head on the last day of 2011 - you had it pass over us and then banked and pass over us again....how awesome that was for Babs and me....thank you Scott.
I love you,
Lin

January 2, 2012

My adorable husband Scottie, Merry Christmas to you. It must be so beautiful viewing the celebration of the birth of Jesus from glorious heaven.
I wish to share a beautiful poem with you that helps me as I go through each day without your physical presence:

"Since Heaven has become your home, I sometimes feel I'm so alone; and though we now are far apart you hold a big piece of my heart.
I never knew how much I'd grieve when it was time for you to leave, or just how much my heart would ache from that one fragment you would take.
God lets this tender hole remain reminding me we'll meet again, and one day all the pain will cease when He restores this missing piece.
He'll turn to joy my every tear with thoughts of you I hold so dear; and they'll become my special way to treasure our Reunion Day."

I love you my precious man - and there are no words to express how I miss you. I thank our Lord every day for the blessings you gave to all of us, and for you being you.

I love you Scottie Ellington,

Lin

December 24, 2011

Scottie, this girl loves you.

Lin

December 19, 2011

Oh Scottie....I just need to say how very much I miss you. My heart hurts.
I love you,
Lin

December 13, 2011

Hi my darling, your son Christopher sent me a picture on the phone of the polar express train going around the kid's christmas tree...it is so beautiful and so Gpop Scott. I love your son for not forgetting me Scottie...I miss seeing your grandchildren and hearing Debbie's voice every Sunday night! You are a great father my dear husband - and I am so proud of you. Thank you for the love and caring you had in your beautiful heart Scottie - I love you more than I have air to breathe. Save my spot next to you in heaven...it is reserved for Lin!
I miss you my husband....more ways than I know how to tell you.
Can't wait to see you in God's kingdom!
Lin

December 11, 2011

Hi my precious man - it has been 17 months today that you entered the arms of Jesus and all of heaven became more glorious. Scottie, I love you and miss you so very much and my joy will return when I see you grabbing my hand and giving me the tour of God's kingdom.
You are my gift.
Lin

December 6, 2011

Hi sweetheart. I love you Scottie.

Lin

November 30, 2011

My darling husband, happy thanksgiving. I want to share with you a beautiful note Babs sent to me: "Thank you for loving my brother.He knew it, felt it and told us all so. I'm sure he loves Heaven but can't wait to show you around and give the Ellington "tour" as only he can do. Im sure God let's him take over for St. Peter at the Pearly Gates...bet he can give an eloquent welcome in that WDLP radio voice."
I would give my life to hear your voice and feel your touch Scottie...your lin is lost without you. I love you Scott Ellington.
Lin

November 24, 2011

Scottie, I received a beautiful note and wonderful picture of you and Greg on Parrot Ayes. You look so happy, and well, and your smile is so gorgeous. I wish I could touch you and hear your voice - I miss our special moments.
I love you Scott Ellington!
Lin

November 20, 2011

Scottie, I love you with more air than I have.
Lin

November 19, 2011

Just checking in on you brother dear. I still miss your smile,love of life and just talking with you every weekend. We love you and miss you down here!

Babs

November 14, 2011

My darling Scottie, it was one year ago today at 4:06AM that you met God the Father and Jesus and entered God's Kingdom. At 4:06AM this morning, Bab's and I held hands, said a prayer, and while drinking coffee from our train cups while overlooking the boats from our patio, a train went by at 4:00AM and ended at 4:06; and then within a minute another train came by the house. We then said more prayers, thanked God for having you in our lives and giving us the privilege to love you. We are sitting in your den at 4:15 and suddenly we heard music, and the Hawaii songs began to play on the CD player - nice touch Ellington!
We are so thankful and blessed to know you are helping us heal and we know deep within our heart you are walking with us, every step. By the way, Babs and I are heading to the Oak Tree that we planted in your honor, and Bab's wants to know if you could get a USCG fly over around noon over your tree!
I love you Scottie. One year ago you entered heaven, and all pain was gone for you and your celebration in the Kindgom began - how glorious heaven became when you entered. And I will be healed when you grab my hand and say, "come here linnie".....eternity awaits us! I miss you more than anyone knows except God - and every day, every moment, every second, you are in my heart and you are my life.
Thank you, Scottie.
Lin

July 6, 2011

Scottie, before I forget and yes my love I know you already know this, but Chris and Tinka visted me yesterday and they told such wonderful stories about you and their love for each other is so wonderful to see - reminds me of you and me. I miss your children and especially your grand children - but I will see all of them on Wednesday the 6th to spend that 'special' celebration of your life' day with me. I am so in love with you Scottie - as I see Christopher and Tinka - a beautiful couple they are indeed. I just wanted to share with you through this medium even though I know you watched us yesterday and smiled all day! I miss you so my love - the hole in my heart gets bigger every day and nothing but seeing you again will be able to close the hole and heal the hurt. I love you Scott Ellington!
Lin Ellington, "the wife" (remember that when we were reading the 'loop stories' and it was Charlie and the wife?)......
Lin

July 4, 2011

My darling Scottie, happy 4th of July. I imagine it is beautiful from your point of view...watching all the parades everywhere from God's Kingdom. Bab's is here with me and she and I went to the parade downtown - most interesting for a small town parade...and yes, she ate Kilwyn's ice cream! We are going to watch the fireworks from the park tonight - remember the fireworks you and I watched last year at FAU outside your window? I was and am so thrilled to watch such wonder with you and we always had such fun on the 4th of July...remember the parade where you carried the USCG lighthouse for miles in the truck and I walked along side the entire way..we always said to each other that love is an action verb, and that day my blisters on my feet were definitely action verbs in action!
I miss all the holidays with you - I don't want to spend them without you and I have asked God to hear my prayers - and there will be a day with His timing that you will have a smile on your face as you welcome me into God's heaven and say, "hey girl....let's hang out for eternity together!" My everyday existence depends on that, Scottie.
I love you my friend, my husband, and the man who taught me what real love was and is.
Lin

July 4, 2011

Scottie, you gave me joy, love, laughter, and adventure - I cannot imagine my life without you nor have I been able to for almost a year, nor will I ever. The next time I feel such joy and love is when I grab your hand in heaven, and say "hey fella...wanna' fool around!" I miss you so my darling friend, and very handsome husband!
Lin

June 28, 2011

My darling husband, my heart aches for you - I do not want to be where you are not. God, please hear my prayer.
Lin

June 25, 2011

Scottie, I love you.

Lin

June 22, 2011

Happy Father's Day my darling husband, Scottie. You are an awesome Dad and Gpop. You once told me that your greatest joy was being a dad and grandfather - how wonderful that is for your children, and my children, to know. You taught all the kids so much - your love of boating, your caring and kind heart by being involved in literacy and rotary, your humor and being able to laugh at yourself, and most of all your precious gift to your and my children,that being your love for them. I am so proud of you for being the most wonderful father and gpop. God gave all of us a gift when you became a dad - your children miss you and love you so very much. When I talk with your son and daughter they always tell me how so very much they miss you, and love you Scottie. They share such wonderful stories about you with me. Even for the short time you were a Dad to my two sons, every time we share stories about you they hug me, cry with me, and best of all laugh with me about those stories.
I and all your children and grandchildren, thank God for you.
What a difference you made by being you, and my heart is filled with pride in being able to say you are not only my husband, but a great father and grandfather, and it was a privilege to watch you share your life (even though it was not a lot of years for me) with all the kids.
Happy Dad's day my sweetheart. I love you more than I could ever express in words. You are my gift.
Lin

June 19, 2011

OK, my darling husband you and your mom indirectly (or probably directly) decided I was to teach Vacation Bible School this week at the church - oh my, 250 kids from first grade through seventh grade. Well, the first day it was decided that your wife should dress up in the Panda Bear outfit and have Panda have a picture taken with all 250 kids....so yes my darling Scottie, I melted in the bear outfit but you would have been proud! The next day they assigned me to crafts - now that should make you smile - but we designed and built prayer books, photo albums, and journals for our Bible versus. All our versus are from Psalms 139, which you underlined in your Bible that your mom gave to you in 1959. Each day at 11:30 we all went to the sanctuary and sang, jumped around, sang some more, and had pure fun in the decorated sanctuary as 'pandamania'....I wish you were here to share with me, or for me to tell you all about each day. I tell you in my prayers, and I know you and God hear me - but I miss seeing your sparkling blue eyes and you laughing when I tell you my stories about students. Oh how I miss you my Scottie. I know you always told me to 'breathe in and breathe out' and that would show you how much I love you, but I am having difficulty with that as my heart is so broken that breathing is not important to me as it once was. I love you my Jondalar - more than anyone but God would know.
Talk to you tonight in my prayers!
Lin

June 16, 2011

Ok my darling Scottie, I had a little mishap at the house today and I was either headed to West Marine or Home Depot - well it ended up being Home Depot and the person who helped me was great - except when I started crying in the carpenter glue area - you are suppose to be fixing all the boo-boos, and I just broke down when he was helping me - I think I scared the poor guy in the orange apron to death with my tears. But I think I got what you would have bought, and I am going to try to apply the "Ellington fix" to the problem - I learned so much from you, mostly from books and Parrot Ayes engine rooms, but baseboards, not so much...so this should be interesting, eh my friend? And yes my darling husband, I heard you last night in our bedroom - thank you and thank our God for bringing you to me last night. I love you and miss you more than anyone will be able to understand other than God. Babs is coming to stay with me and I am so looking forward to her visiting with me. She has called me everyone day for the past year and I love her for caring about me as her 'sister' and knowing that my love for you will never ever end.
Lin

June 12, 2011

Scottie, thank you for loving me.

Lin

June 8, 2011

Okay so there should be just a few more...it's all they gave me. But we all miss you so much especially on special days-your special day. I love you big brother. Happy Birthday. Babs

Babs Bevis

June 6, 2011

June 6, 2011

Scottie Ellington, Happy Birthday #67. Remember the cake I baked for your last birthday and you were so kind as to eat the frosting only - a panucie (spelling?) frosting that your mom used to make! The bottom part we fed to the fish, and not sure they ate it either! I miss not singing happy birthday to you while touching your face and messing up your hair - but I know you will hear me from your heavenly seat when I sing to you this morning. Oh my Scottie, even though God's kingdom received a magnificent man named Charles Scott Ellington, the hole left by your absence is so very large - my world is empty without you telling me so many wonderful stories, taking me on adventures,reading to me, and lots of lucious kisses. I am storing up many kisses so that when I get to heaven and you grab my hand and wink at me with your beautiful blue eyes, the kisses on your face will last another lifetime in heaven - so as my birthday present to you on number 67, is that when I join you in heaven you will be smothered with millions of kisses. In all our talks I would always whisper to you that you were the most precious gift God ever gave me. I am so glad you were you born. You made a difference Scott. I love you Scottie Ellington. Happy Birthday!
Lin

June 6, 2011

My darling Scottie, it is almost your 67th birthday, and I wish to say I am so glad you were born. You made such a difference while on God's earth and no doubt are making such a marvelous difference in God's kingdom. I will sing happy birthday to you tomorrow morning, as I had done since 2002 and I will post a very happy birthday to this page first thing in the morning of the 6th. As you know, you and my Dad have the same birthday and that is so special to me and to you and him. He misses you terribly Scott - he loves you as does his dauthter. I am a lost woman without you. I deeply and unconditionally love you Scott and you knew that from the beginning. Happy Pre-Birthday my darling husband.
I can't wait to sing with you in heaven every day.
Lin

June 5, 2011

Hi my love. Yesterday, I read a letter dated 1956 from Momma Sue and in the letter she described the family reunion that will occur in heaven - it was so beautiful to read. I have lots of folks to meet when I join you. You are my gift and holding your hand through eternity is the beautiful ribbon on the gift (you my love) God gave to me.
I miss you terribly Scottie.

Lin

June 3, 2011

My darling husband, happy Memorial day and thank you for your service to our country. You must have such a beautiful view of all the parades and memorial services occurring. I remember you and I went to a Memorial Service at the Boca Cemetary and you gave such a passionate and emotional speech about your Dad and his experience in WWII - I miss hearing your voice and the proud words you always said about our country and our military and you were always so proud of Brian as a military son. I miss your voice Scottie, and I need you - my heart died on July 6 at 4:06AM with you - and nothing will ever change that - you are my purpose and I love being Mrs. Scott Ellington - Thank you, Scottie.
Lin

May 30, 2011

Scottie, I love you.
Lin

May 27, 2011

Scottie, a Jefferson 42 anchored in the harbor last night and it was exactly like Parrot Ayes. It was a 1988, and the captain bought it in 1989. I talked with the owner/captain for a couple minutes this morning as they were getting all the lines in to begin their journey back to Jacksonville. The name was September Morn. I talked with the owners and they told me how much they loved the boat, and they were not doing the loop, but did the circle around Florida. I listened to the diesel engines as they started this morning, and watched the boat go out to the river, and cried. How many wonderful moments/hours we had together on Parrot Ayes - whether fixing the engine together, or just sitting still. or making love. I know you sent that Jefferson 42 into the harbor and I love you for that. I miss you Scottie and I miss "us"...I am not sure I can exist here on earth without you - you were my purpose in finding what love was. I love you my husband, and have such a deep hole in my heart. i cannot wait to hold your hand in heaven and spend my eternity with you.
I miss you Socttie,
Lin

May 22, 2011

My darling man, I wanted to post a picture of you in the 'dinghy' with the kids - you were always sharing your life and teaching - I miss my 'captain' and love you more every day. And teaching me to sail is still on our 'bucket list' Scottie....and I am sure sailing in heaven with you will be an awe-inspiring journey. I love you more than words could ever express Scottie. Thank you for giving me the privilege to share in your life.
Lin

May 20, 2011

Hi Scottie - I love you - I have shouted to the world how much I love you since I first met you - and I will continue telling the world about my Scott and will not stop until I touch you again when I enter heaven. Save my chair for me!
Lin

May 14, 2011

Scottie, I love you. My sadness gets deeper every day - you were my purpose and I miss you.
Lin

May 11, 2011

My darling husband, today 10 months ago you touched God's face and all pain was gone - your healing was complete. I walked the dock this morning at 4:06AM and talked with you and prayed with you - and I know you were with me. I love you and miss you more than I could ever express - and my healing will be complete when I hold your hand and continue our love's journey through eternity. You are my reason for living Scottie - it was a privilege to be your friend, wife, lover, and chemo buddy. I love you Scott.
Lin

May 6, 2011

Scottie, I love you more than I have air to breathe. I need your strength and courage. You are my reason for being and I am lost here without you. I love you my darling husband.
Lin

May 3, 2011

I so love you Scottie....my heart hurts my darling man....I need you.
lin

May 1, 2011

April 26, 2011

Hi Scottie, I wanted to include a picture of Parrot Ayes on Coast Guard duty so that the whole world knows how very proud I am of you for giving back in so many ways - including using your beautiful Parrot Ayes for duty. The memories are awesome - and the captain of that ship was "God sent" to me and the world which is a better place because you were here. I am so proud of you - but you know that as I often asked you how do I tell the world how proud I am of you and how much I love you, and you said, "baby girl, just breathe in and breathe out....that tells the world of your love". Well Scottie, right now the breathing in and out 'aint so easy 'cause there is a huge hole in my heart. Parrot Ayes is so beautiful - and I wanted to share her picture on duty! I love you my precious man.
Lin

April 25, 2011

My best friend and husband Scottie, today is a beautiful Easter, and as you were next to me in Church this morning, the music was heard by us both, and together we sang the beautiful songs (and yes I heard you sing "cornflakes")! The lily that was placed on the alter in memory of you was so perfect - I wanted everyone to know how much you are loved and it was a small gesture for me to place the lily on the alter - but a big way of saying, I love you Scottie. God put me in your life to learn deep love, and job well done God ! I love Scottie bone deep - and joy will return to the hole in my heart when Scottie holds my hand when I enter heaven and he says, 'come here baby girl'......those were always his words to me with a twinkle in his blue eyes -and I will then have my heart whole again. I love you Scottie - and I miss you - oh my, I miss you.
Lin

April 24, 2011

My precious husband, today is Good Friday and I know you are sitting next to God, and have such a beautiful view of all the wonderous moments that are happening between now and Sunday Easter. I wish with all my heart I was there with you as I will be 'home' when I hold your hand through eternity and share God's heavely beauty with you. So many stories you will be able to share with me - I miss you Scott - I miss you more than I have air to breathe. I love you Charles Scott.
Lin

April 22, 2011

Scottie, I love you.
Lin

April 16, 2011

Scottie, you and God sent me an angel tonight while I was walking on the dock - I don't know her name, but she was truly an angel sent hugged me several times and whispered to me all is ok - and I am so grateful to you and God - my heart is overwhelming with love for you - and you make a difference in my life my darling husband - I love you through eternity - and I will never, never let go of your hand! I love you my Scott.
Lin

April 10, 2011

Scottie, as I sat with you today in the garden you provided me with deep love, comfort, and calmness - I know you surround me always - and especially today in the garden. I love you more than I can breathe my darling - and I can't wait to be able to hold your hand through eternity when it is my turn to be called to God's heaven - and I will never let go of your hand Scottie - never! I love you.
Lin

April 6, 2011

My darling husband, April 6 will mark 9 months since you were called 'home' by God and yet my heart feels like it is happening all over again - I am so lost without you - I will not heal until we see each other again - I want to thank you for loving me and for giving me the privilege to be your wife. I love you Scottie Ellington.
Linda Ellington

April 5, 2011

My precious husband, I miss "us".

lin

April 1, 2011

Thanks, Lin, for keeping Scottie in our minds. If you've read "Love and Death" by Forrest Church, you know that our afterlife consists primarily what we KNOW of, of our love to others however it was shown. Scottie taught audlts to read and gave his kids a great example of how to come up under an adverse family condition (divorce and separation) and make a success of yourself. And the difference he made in your life: you are now my good cousin Scottie in this world.

Alice Brown

March 26, 2011

Scottie, my heart hurts. I miss you more than I can express.
Lin

March 25, 2011

My darling husband, I saw the 'diamonds on the water' that you sent toward me today - and I know you sent those right at a special time and for me alone. I love you Scottie.
My heart aches for you.
Lin

March 12, 2011

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