[Funeral Program for Willie B. Ellison, July 9, 1981] Page: 2 of 3
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Brother Willie B. Ellison was the youngest: son born to the late
William Bill and Mary Canady Ellison on November 19, 1904.
He accepted Christ at an early age and united with the Daniels Chapel
Methodist Church in Lockhart, Texas.
On January 29,1925, he united in Holy Matrimony to Essie Lee Huff. To
this union nine children were born.
On Friday, July 3, 1981, he was called into eternal rest.
He leaves to mourn: six sons, Pervis and Laverne of San Antonio, Ozell,
Eddie, Freddie and Alvin of Chicage; three daughters, Lola Marie Ellison of
Los Angeles, Ella Raye Williams and Hazel Maxine Young of San Antonio;
twenty-three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a host of nieces,
nephews, relatives and friends.
(Prfrer (3§f Semites
Processional
Selection "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"
Scripture Reverend Paul Wilkinson
Prayer Reverend Claude W. Black
Solo Mildred Woodson
Resolution & Remarks Carolyn Henderson-
Eulogy Rev. E.T. Fuller
Recessional
Acknntttlehgement
The bereaved family wishes to acknowledge with sincere appreciation
your loving expressions of sympathy during Mr. Ellison's illness and
passing. May God ever bless and keep you.
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[Funeral Program for Willie B. Ellison, July 9, 1981], pamphlet, July 9, 1981; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth246792/m1/2/?rotate=90: accessed March 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting San Antonio Public Library.