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Ernest Ellington Obituary

Ernest James (Poon) Ellington, 59, of Roanoke, Va., accepted the Master's call early Sunday morning, February 1, 2009. He was born on September 9, 1949. Ernest was a 1968 graduate of Lucy Addison High School and a Master Barber for over 25 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edith Irvin Ellington and Ernest Ellington; brother, Daniel "Duke" Ellington; sister, Norma Ivia "Fuzzy" Ellington and a very special friend, Donald Harry Alexander. Those left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Edith O. Ellington and Pamela Ellington-Armah; aunt, Rosa Jean Davis; special nephew, Christian Armah; nephews, Daniel Ellington Jr. and Shonelle (LaShonda) Ellington; nieces, Tiffany and Angela Ellington; a very, very special friend, Edith Johnson; and a host of other relatives and many, many caring friends. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to Dr. Ruffin and Jennifer Tice (LPN), CNA Johnny and the entire Lewis-Gale Staff. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2009, at Abundant Grace Assembly with Bishop Delmar Jackson, officiating and Bishop Shadrack Brown Jr., eulogist. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. The interment will be private. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Feb. 2 to Feb. 5, 2009.

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Victoria Mack

February 10, 2009

Please except my heart felt sympathy in the death of your beloved brother. My God be with you.

JUANITA AND VEDA BARNETT

February 8, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Baxter and Anderson Family

February 6, 2009

To The Family:
We are truly sorry for your loss. Know you are in our prayers.

LARRY GILL

February 5, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Janie Ollie

February 5, 2009

My prayers are with you all.

claiborne lawrence

February 5, 2009

sister johnson,s0rry for your lost.bro.claiborne/gop#7

Ronnie & Pandora Lewis

February 5, 2009

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

Angelle Simmons

February 5, 2009

To The Ellington Family,

We are asking that God be with you all during this time of sorrow. We are praying that God send you peace and comfort in knowing that, there is no more pain nor sickness here on earth. He is now resting in God's arms and surrounded, as you all are, with his love.

God is our refuge and strength...
--Psalms 46:1

To Pam,

I am truly sorry for the loss of your brother. I know that family is one of the most important things to you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

With Love and Deepest Sympathy,

Angelle, Wayne, Donovan, and AbiGail

I will not leave you comfortless:
I will come to you.
--John 14:18

Sondra Stephens

February 5, 2009

Pam & Family: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Take comfort in knowing that God is in the midst of all things. I am praying for you.

God Bless,

Helen S. Ertman

February 5, 2009

Dear Pam, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God hold you in his hands and give you Grace and Mercy as you endure this loss.

Ahdonna Guilford

February 5, 2009

Pam & Edith and Ellington Family ,

Our thoughts and prayer are with you. We will continue to keep the Ellington family in prayer.

Ahonna Keeling Guilford & Family

Kim Parker

February 4, 2009

Dear Pam and Edith
How sad I was to hear of the death of yet another one of your sibblings my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I think of you two often and wonder how you were doing especially when I have a Fuzzy moment I miss her alot as well as Penny. I think about NE and the times I used to spend at your house.
Hang on to your memories especially the good ones...Ill keep you lifted in prayer may God bless you all

Sammye Staples

February 4, 2009

Hello Pam,I'am so sorry for your Lost,my sister Gwen Tucker and you were the best of friends,but Ernest use to cut my hair all the time,and I was a big fan of his Green Olds,it was the cleanest car in town and he dress the way he kept that car (Clean) all the time all the young kids always look up to him,and he had a love for great music,once he found out that I was on the road playing with Archie Bell and the Drells when we saw each other we would talk for ever and then he would say you know I used to play a little Hone here and there(smile)he will always be mis,may God Bless you all ...Sammye Staples

Ruth Jones

February 4, 2009

The Lucy Addison High School Class of 1968 wish to extend to you our deepest sympathy in the passing of your loved one and our classmate.

Ernest was a truly devoted member of our class. His enthusiasm of our high school years and years thereafter were ever fresh and dearly important to him. He will always remain near and dear to our hearts.

Leroy Logan, President
Ruth H. Jones, Secretary

Arleen Ollie

February 4, 2009

I know how much you love your family. I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you know "God is In control" and He will see you through this time of sorrow. If there is anything that I can do, please let me know. You are in my prayers.

ROSCOE NELSON

February 4, 2009

TO the ELLINGTON family, let me give you my heart felt sympathy in your hour of need. May God put peace in your heart and ease the turn you carry in these hour of sorrows.

SANDRA MORRIS

February 4, 2009

Let me say that God has taken a good soldier to add to his flock. Poon, I was blessed to have known you and your entire family. My prayers are with the Ellington family now and if there is any thing that our family can do,do not hestitate to call. Because the wheel as being broken with the Northeast family. to the Ellington family from the Williams family "May God ease your heart in these hours of need.

A'yanna (FAMILY) Chapman

February 4, 2009

Ms. E and Pam sorry for your lost , me and my family will be praying for you.

Janice Grigsby

February 4, 2009

My buddy Ernest, It's been a pleasure to have known YOU. You always stop and talk to Me in the summer and we would laugh about the Good Old Days. You had such a good memory that I had to "Ask You". I loved to see you and your buddies walking and talking and always took time out to say Hello to all the neighbors. I am going to miss you buddy, The Palmetto Ave. Neighbors are going to miss you also. Your Friend and Bud, Janice,AKA Goo-Goo

Dennis & Jean Chaney

February 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May the Lord give you strength to make it through and come out stronger in the end.

Dr. Carl Bentley

February 4, 2009

To my classmate Edith: May the presence of the Lord sustain you and give you peace. Always remember that "earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal." Just think...Ernest in now playing the trombone in heaven! Carl

Donna Toliver

February 4, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ebony Walker

February 3, 2009

To the Ellington family...I am deeply sorry for your recent lost. My prayers are with you....to Ms. E, If you need anything, you know me and my mom are here for you as you were there for us....I love you and God will always see you through...To you all, know that he his rejoicing in the spirit of the Lord in Heaven watching over us all. Again I'm sorry for your great lost and offer my deepest condolences.

Kim T Waker

February 3, 2009

To Ms. "E"......One thing I desired of the Lord, that I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple. For in time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; in the secret of His tabernacle shall He hide me, He shall set me up upon a rock.
Ms. "E" and Family, my family and I would like to express our sincere sympathy to the Ellington Family during your time of loss. We will continue to keep the family in our prayers. May God give you strength, bring you comfort and peace. We love you! The Waker and Stores Family

Lillie Gray

February 2, 2009

Our prayers are with you and your family at this moment.

Eloise Keatts Nelson

February 2, 2009

Hello Edith and Pam: Am sitting here thinking about your mom and how she used to come to Camelot Nursing Home and take care of her two relatives. She always came in cheerful and her smile was so unique also. Pam I was thinking about when I was working at Tap and you became my supervisor and how much I respected you as a supervisor I would try to do my work 100 % or more. And I remember how we used to talk about Ernest and old times and have our laugh. I know your son is very closed to his uncle example making sure he eat, warm. etc. Tell him Ms. Eloise is thinking about him. Edith I was so happy to see you at Pilgrim 2 Sunday in a row. I am hoping you are coming back home soon. Edith I would not never forget how you watch after my daughter at William Fleming High School. You always reminded me be still and listen very careful and I took your advice and you was right. I am praying for the family. if anyway I can assist you all please let me know.

Eloise Keatts Nelson And Family

February 2, 2009

To Ellington Family: You all are in our prayers. We always knew Ernest as kind person and his unique smile. If we could assist you all please let us know. Love You All!

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