The Ellard/Maritato Family love story began on October 18, 2014, when Brian and Ornella were joined in holy matrimony. The beautiful family of Brian, with his daughters Brinson and Campbell, and Ornella, with her children Alice and Dylan, began a wonderful journey of life. They loved deeply, encouraged and uplifted one another and, together, built a life of magnetic energy, creativity with a vision to live life to the fullest.
Tragically, the families lives ended June 30, 2019, in an airplane crash at the Addison Airport in Addison, Texas.
BRIAN MARK ELLARD January 1, 1967- June 30, 2019
Brian was born in Lexington, Kentucky, to Billy Joe and Carole Lee Higgins Ellard on January 1, 1967. Tragically, their lives ended June 30, 2019, in an accident in Addison, Texas. Early in Brian’s life, his dad’s employer, Combined Insurance Company, moved the family to Dallas, Texas, to expand the operations here. Brian attended school in Farmers Branch where he graduated from R. L. Turner High School. He received his BA degree from Texas Tech University, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, and went on to receive his MBA from LeTourneau University in Longview.
At an early age, Brian began working in his Dad’s insurance company, starting out in the mailroom. Upon the death of his father, Brian stepped in to become President and CEO of his father’s company. His passion was in managing the sales team and built the company to a new level, attaining the coveted A- rating from the AM Best Company. Ultimately, Brian was promoted to the Board of the Directors of the entire family insurance company.
At a very early age, Brian exhibited a talent for art and sculpting and created many beautiful pieces which are cherished by family members today. His talent reached new heights in recent years, to include larger sculptures which are held in private collections. His most cherished piece is a life size bust of his father, Bill J. Ellard, of which only two editions exist.
Brian was an exemplary father in the formative years of his beloved daughters, Brinson and Campbell, encouraging their artistic talent, their love of travel, their individuality and he always strove to be a part of their everyday activities.
With the union of Brian and Ornella, Brian was also an exemplary stepfather to Ornella’s children, Dylan and Alice. He welcomed into his life with love, not only his stepchildren, but the Maritato and Consentino families.
One of Brian’s most enduring personality traits was his mastery of spontaneous “one-liners”. He also had great affection for the special pets throughout his life. The memories of Brian as a loving loyal father, husband, son, brother, stepson, stepfather and friend to many will be greatly missed and always remembered.
He is survived by his mother, Carole Ellard Sturges of Dallas, TX, his daughters, Brinson Elizabeth Ellard and Campbell Elise Ellard of Dallas, TX, his brother, Joe Chad Ellard of Dallas, TX, and his stepmother Betty Jo Ellard of Dallas, TX. He is predeceased by his father, Bill J. Ellard.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Saturday, July 13, 2019 - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
PRESTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
6801 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75093
Tragically, the families lives ended June 30, 2019, in an airplane crash at the Addison Airport in Addison, Texas.
BRIAN MARK ELLARD January 1, 1967- June 30, 2019
Brian was born in Lexington, Kentucky, to Billy Joe and Carole Lee Higgins Ellard on January 1, 1967. Tragically, their lives ended June 30, 2019, in an accident in Addison, Texas. Early in Brian’s life, his dad’s employer, Combined Insurance Company, moved the family to Dallas, Texas, to expand the operations here. Brian attended school in Farmers Branch where he graduated from R. L. Turner High School. He received his BA degree from Texas Tech University, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, and went on to receive his MBA from LeTourneau University in Longview.
At an early age, Brian began working in his Dad’s insurance company, starting out in the mailroom. Upon the death of his father, Brian stepped in to become President and CEO of his father’s company. His passion was in managing the sales team and built the company to a new level, attaining the coveted A- rating from the AM Best Company. Ultimately, Brian was promoted to the Board of the Directors of the entire family insurance company.
At a very early age, Brian exhibited a talent for art and sculpting and created many beautiful pieces which are cherished by family members today. His talent reached new heights in recent years, to include larger sculptures which are held in private collections. His most cherished piece is a life size bust of his father, Bill J. Ellard, of which only two editions exist.
Brian was an exemplary father in the formative years of his beloved daughters, Brinson and Campbell, encouraging their artistic talent, their love of travel, their individuality and he always strove to be a part of their everyday activities.
With the union of Brian and Ornella, Brian was also an exemplary stepfather to Ornella’s children, Dylan and Alice. He welcomed into his life with love, not only his stepchildren, but the Maritato and Consentino families.
One of Brian’s most enduring personality traits was his mastery of spontaneous “one-liners”. He also had great affection for the special pets throughout his life. The memories of Brian as a loving loyal father, husband, son, brother, stepson, stepfather and friend to many will be greatly missed and always remembered.
He is survived by his mother, Carole Ellard Sturges of Dallas, TX, his daughters, Brinson Elizabeth Ellard and Campbell Elise Ellard of Dallas, TX, his brother, Joe Chad Ellard of Dallas, TX, and his stepmother Betty Jo Ellard of Dallas, TX. He is predeceased by his father, Bill J. Ellard.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Saturday, July 13, 2019 - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
PRESTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
6801 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75093
The Ellard/Maritato Family love story began on October 18, 2014, when Brian and Ornella were joined in holy matrimony. The beautiful family of Brian, with his daughters Brinson and Campbell, and Ornella, with her children Alice and Dylan, began a wonderful journey of life. They loved deeply, encouraged and uplifted one another and, together, built a life of magnetic energy, creativity with a vision to live life to the fullest.
Tragically, the families lives ended June 30, 2019, in an airplane crash at the Addison Airport in Addison, Texas.
BRIAN MARK ELLARD January 1, 1967- June 30, 2019
Brian was born in Lexington, Kentucky, to Billy Joe and Carole Lee Higgins Ellard on January 1, 1967. Tragically, their lives ended June 30, 2019, in an accident in Addison, Texas. Early in Brian’s life, his dad’s employer, Combined Insurance Company, moved the family to Dallas, Texas, to expand the operations here. Brian attended school in Farmers Branch where he graduated from R. L. Turner High School. He received his BA degree from Texas Tech University, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, and went on to receive his MBA from LeTourneau University in Longview.
At an early age, Brian began working in his Dad’s insurance company, starting out in the mailroom. Upon the death of his father, Brian stepped in to become President and CEO of his father’s company. His passion was in managing the sales team and built the company to a new level, attaining the coveted A- rating from the AM Best Company. Ultimately, Brian was promoted to the Board of the Directors of the entire family insurance company.
At a very early age, Brian exhibited a talent for art and sculpting and created many beautiful pieces which are cherished by family members today. His talent reached new heights in recent years, to include larger sculptures which are held in private collections. His most cherished piece is a life size bust of his father, Bill J. Ellard, of which only two editions exist.
Brian was an exemplary father in the formative years of his beloved daughters, Brinson and Campbell, encouraging their artistic talent, their love of travel, their individuality and he always strove to be a part of their everyday activities.
With the union of Brian and Ornella, Brian was also an exemplary stepfather to Ornella’s children, Dylan and Alice. He welcomed into his life with love, not only his stepchildren, but the Maritato and Consentino families.
One of Brian’s most enduring personality traits was his mastery of spontaneous “one-liners”. He also had great affection for the special pets throughout his life. The memories of Brian as a loving loyal father, husband, son, brother, stepson, stepfather and friend to many will be greatly missed and always remembered.
He is survived by his mother, Carole Ellard Sturges of Dallas, TX, his daughters, Brinson Elizabeth Ellard and Campbell Elise Ellard of Dallas, TX, his brother, Joe Chad Ellard of Dallas, TX, and his stepmother Betty Jo Ellard of Dallas, TX. He is predeceased by his father, Bill J. Ellard.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Saturday, July 13, 2019 - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
PRESTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
6801 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75093
Tragically, the families lives ended June 30, 2019, in an airplane crash at the Addison Airport in Addison, Texas.
BRIAN MARK ELLARD January 1, 1967- June 30, 2019
Brian was born in Lexington, Kentucky, to Billy Joe and Carole Lee Higgins Ellard on January 1, 1967. Tragically, their lives ended June 30, 2019, in an accident in Addison, Texas. Early in Brian’s life, his dad’s employer, Combined Insurance Company, moved the family to Dallas, Texas, to expand the operations here. Brian attended school in Farmers Branch where he graduated from R. L. Turner High School. He received his BA degree from Texas Tech University, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, and went on to receive his MBA from LeTourneau University in Longview.
At an early age, Brian began working in his Dad’s insurance company, starting out in the mailroom. Upon the death of his father, Brian stepped in to become President and CEO of his father’s company. His passion was in managing the sales team and built the company to a new level, attaining the coveted A- rating from the AM Best Company. Ultimately, Brian was promoted to the Board of the Directors of the entire family insurance company.
At a very early age, Brian exhibited a talent for art and sculpting and created many beautiful pieces which are cherished by family members today. His talent reached new heights in recent years, to include larger sculptures which are held in private collections. His most cherished piece is a life size bust of his father, Bill J. Ellard, of which only two editions exist.
Brian was an exemplary father in the formative years of his beloved daughters, Brinson and Campbell, encouraging their artistic talent, their love of travel, their individuality and he always strove to be a part of their everyday activities.
With the union of Brian and Ornella, Brian was also an exemplary stepfather to Ornella’s children, Dylan and Alice. He welcomed into his life with love, not only his stepchildren, but the Maritato and Consentino families.
One of Brian’s most enduring personality traits was his mastery of spontaneous “one-liners”. He also had great affection for the special pets throughout his life. The memories of Brian as a loving loyal father, husband, son, brother, stepson, stepfather and friend to many will be greatly missed and always remembered.
He is survived by his mother, Carole Ellard Sturges of Dallas, TX, his daughters, Brinson Elizabeth Ellard and Campbell Elise Ellard of Dallas, TX, his brother, Joe Chad Ellard of Dallas, TX, and his stepmother Betty Jo Ellard of Dallas, TX. He is predeceased by his father, Bill J. Ellard.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Saturday, July 13, 2019 - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
PRESTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
6801 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75093
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