

Gary Richard Ellison, age 63, passed away on August 31, 2016 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was retired from the Y-12 National Security Facility in Oak Ridge after 34 years of service in the security and armory departments. He was of the Methodist faith; raised in the Inskip Methodist Church. Preceded in death by: parents Homer and Ruby Musgrave Ellison, brothers Mitchell and David Ellison. Survived by: son Jeremy Ellison (fiance Robin Leasure), beloved grandchildren Matthew and Averie Ellison, brother Robert Ellison, special sister-in-law Gail Ellison (Mitchell), special nieces Carrie Ellison and Shannon James Hale (Aaron), great nephews Travis, Jackson and Camerson James, several nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and many friends. Special thanks to Smoky Mountain Hospice nurse Shaunda Hill, aide Lorraine Brown and Chaplain Kim Robinson for the loving care of Gary and the family. Receiving of friends will be held on Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:00 at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home on Adair Drive. Graveside Services at Lynnhurst Cemetery on Wednesday at 11:00 am with Rev. Rocky Ramsey officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Gary to Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice or to your favorite cancer research organization. Please visit www.berrylynnhurst.com to leave condolences for the family.
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