OBITUARY

Dalton Ernest Ellerbe

Name: Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home
Address: Auburndale, FL

July 1, 1933 – April 3, 2018

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Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home

Lakeland- Dalton Ernest Ellerbe, age 84, passed away April 3, 2018. He was born July 1, 1933 in Lakeland, FL. He served his country with 4 years in the US Navy and 17 years in the US Air Force, serving during the Viet Nam War. He was a member of Carter Baptist Church.

Dalton was preceded in death by his parents: Lester and Bessie Ellerbe, brother: Dillon Ellerbe, sister: Sandra Deese and grandson: Christopher Ellerbe.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia Ellerbe, daughter: Ginger (Earl) Welch of Winter Haven, FL, sons: Ernie (Bonnie) Ellerbe of Valley Head, AL, David (Bridget) Ellerbe, Mark (Tracy) Ellerbe and Steven (Denise) Ellerbe all of Lakeland, FL, 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, sisters: Sheila (Ronnie) Mott and Scherry (Alan) Witt, and brother: Dale (Carol) Ellerbe.

Visitation is Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 10-11 am with funeral services at 11:00 am, both at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Auburndale, FL.

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FAMILY

Mary Virginia EllerbeWife

Ernie EllerbeSon

David EllerbeSon

Ginger WelchDaughter

Dalton was preceded in death by his parents: Lester and Bessie Ellerbe, brother: Dillon Ellerbe, sister: Sandra Deese and grandson: Christopher Ellerbe. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia Ellerbe, daughter: Ginger (Earl) Welch of Winter Haven, FL, sons: Ernie (Bonnie) Ellerbe of Valley Head, AL, David (Bridget) Ellerbe, Mark (Tracy) Ellerbe and Steven (Denise) Ellerbe all of Lakeland, FL, 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, sisters: Sheila (Ronnie) Mott and Scherry (Alan) Witt, and brother: Dale (Carol) Ellerbe.

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