Wayne W. Ellzey, Sr., age 88, of Reidsville, North Carolina, husband of the late Peggy Poston Ellzey, went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2017. Born in Progress, Mississippi, on September 29, 1928, he was the son of the late Nathaniel and Agnes Ellzey. Wayne committed his life to his country, his career, the outdoors and his family. In his early years, Wayne's passion for boxing earned him the Golden Gloves Champion title while a young man in Mississippi. Wayne served in the US Navy aboard the USS Power during the Korean war. He retired as a district superintendent in Corpus Christi, TX with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline after 39 dedicated years of service. He spent his later years in Corpus Christi with a love for fishing and genealogy. He also enjoyed hunting, watching boxing matches, western films, and Dallas Cowboys football. Above all, Wayne was a devoted family man and faithful friend. He leaves behind a legacy of honor and integrity and was a shining example of Christian values with his willingness to help others. His wisdom and quick-witted humor will forever be cherished. He is preceded in death by his sister, Winnie Ellzey Brumfield, and brother, Jewel Homer Ellzey, both of Tylertown, MS; his brother, Landers O'Neil Ellzey of Jackson Gap, AL, and his brother, James D. Ellzey of Dallas, TX. Wayne is survived by his three sons, Wayne W. Ellzey, Jr. (Susan) of Stokesdale, NC, Anthony Todd Ellzey (Amy) of Round Rock, TX, and Brad Ellzey (Christina) of Florence, KY; nine grandchildren, Matthew (Quincy), Zachary, Benjamin, Stephanie, William, Zoe, Marissa, Maya, and Katie Ellzey; two great-grandchildren, Essie Mae and Nash Ellzey
Wayne W. Ellzey, Sr., age 88, of Reidsville, North Carolina, husband of the late Peggy Poston Ellzey, went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2017. Born in Progress, Mississippi, on September 29, 1928, he was the son of the late Nathaniel and Agnes Ellzey. Wayne committed his life to his country, his career, the outdoors and his family. In his early years, Wayne's passion for boxing earned him the Golden Gloves Champion title while a young man in Mississippi. Wayne served in the US Navy aboard the USS Power during the Korean war. He retired as a district superintendent in Corpus Christi, TX with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline after 39 dedicated years of service. He spent his later years in Corpus Christi with a love for fishing and genealogy. He also enjoyed hunting, watching boxing matches, western films, and Dallas Cowboys football. Above all, Wayne was a devoted family man and faithful friend. He leaves behind a legacy of honor and integrity and was a shining example of Christian values with his willingness to help others. His wisdom and quick-witted humor will forever be cherished. He is preceded in death by his sister, Winnie Ellzey Brumfield, and brother, Jewel Homer Ellzey, both of Tylertown, MS; his brother, Landers O'Neil Ellzey of Jackson Gap, AL, and his brother, James D. Ellzey of Dallas, TX. Wayne is survived by his three sons, Wayne W. Ellzey, Jr. (Susan) of Stokesdale, NC, Anthony Todd Ellzey (Amy) of Round Rock, TX, and Brad Ellzey (Christina) of Florence, KY; nine grandchildren, Matthew (Quincy), Zachary, Benjamin, Stephanie, William, Zoe, Marissa, Maya, and Katie Ellzey; two great-grandchildren, Essie Mae and Nash Ellzey
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Above Ground Vault, 2nd level with his Wife, Peggy Ann Poston Ellzey.
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