ELLYSON, Richard Shirley “Dick”, 78, of New Kent, passed away February 25, 2016. He was an accountant for Reynold’s Metals, and was also an Army veteran. He was a member of Providence United Methodist Church, New Kent Ruritan Club, and Colonial Heights Senior Golf Association. He served for three terms on the New Kent Board of Supervisors, was the Interim County Treasurer and Interim County Administrator for New Kent, and was a member of the Richmond Regional Planning Commission. Dick was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Virginia “Sue” Ellyson; and his brother, George Allen Ellyson. He is survived by his children, Elizabeth E. Isgett (Dubby), Cheryl L. Ellyson, and Lee Ann Chisenhall (Dwane); grandchildren, Tyler and Haley Isgett, Will and Sam Shahinian, and Quinn and Grace Chisenhall; and his sister, Mary Ellen Thompson (Charles). Visitation will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home Laburnum Sunday, February 28, 2016 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Services will be held at Providence United Methodist Church in Quinton on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his name to the Providence United Methodist Church building fund. Online condolences may be left at www.nelsenrichmond.com.
