James W. Ellington

Ellington, James W., 83, of Pompano Beach passed away on Sept. 12th at his home in John Knox Village. He was born in Ashland, KY May 27th, 1925, and was a proud Kentucky Colonel. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, graduated from the University of Kentucky and enjoyed many hobbies including travel, genealogy, reading, music and theater. Jim was a long time member and officer of Kiwanis. He served as a member of the chancel choir and was also an elder, trustee and Foundation member of the First Presbyterian Church in Pompano Beach. In the past he enjoyed working with the Jackie Gleason golf classic, the Planning/Zoning Board of Wilton Manors, and the Friends of the Wilton Manors Library. He retired from the Broward Property Appraiser's office in 2000. The memory of his ready wit, friendly nature, love of good food and drink and of his family will be lovingly cherished by his many friends. Survivors include beloved wife Marcia; sons Glen (BJ) and Jim (Meagan); stepchildren Jim Thompson (Mary) and Cindy Metzler (Michael); granddaughters Mikayla, Danielle, Sarah, Hannah and Terri; sister Helen Rupert; brother Charles (Rose); brother-in-law Loren Duggan, III. Services will be held at 6 pm on Thursday, Sept. 18th, at First Presbyterian Church of Pompano Beach (the Pink Church), 2331 NE 26th Ave. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Traditional Music Fund or to the Friends of the Wilton Manors Library, 500 NE 26th St., Wilton Manors, FL 33305.