Mr. Richard A. Ellison age 68 of Dalton, GA, departed this life Wednesday April 22, 2015 at the local hospital. Richard was born January 20, 1947 in Brunswick, GA, a son of the late James Franklin and Frances Kephart Ellison. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Annette Mery, niece, Kandy Mery Hale, father-in-law, Bobby Stone. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of forty seven years, Judy A. Stone Ellison of the residence; son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Melissa Ellison of Chatsworth, GA; grandchildren, Isabella and Eli Ellison; brothers and sisters-in-law, James M. and Peggy Ellison of Dalton, GA, Steve and Jill Ellison of Barton Mills, England; mother-in-law, Thelma Stone; sisters-in-laws and brothers-in-law, Brenda and David Crow, Gary and Nina Stone all of Dalton, GA; several nieces and nephews.

Services to celebrate the life of Mr. Richard A. Ellison will be held Saturday April 25, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. from the Liberty Baptist Church with Dr. Danny Cochran, Reverend Mark Seay and Reverend James Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday.

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