Celebrating the life of
Christopher Slade Ellington
January 31, 1949 - October 28, 2016
Christopher Slade Ellington
Christopher Slade Ellington, 67, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016. He was born January 31, 1949 in Atlanta, GA to the late Albert Slade and Sybil Thomas Ellington. He was retired from Standard Textiles, and was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. Christopher was a 1967 graduate of Savannah High School and a 1972 graduate of Armstrong State College.
Mr. Ellington especially enjoyed coaching youth sports with his son, and many golf cart rides with his granddaughters.
Surviving are his wife, Ellen Ramage Ellington, of Savannah, daughter, Lindsay Ellington, of Savannah, son, Morgan Ellington (Hollie), of Guyton, three grandchildren, Riley and Isabelle Blackston, and Maxwell Ellington, one brother, Van Ellington (Judy) of Savannah, and one sister, Jill Ellington, of Morrow, GA, and also one nephew, Slade Ellington, of Atlanta, GA.
Visitation will be 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.
Memorial Service will follow at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.
The family would like to thank Oliver Williams, Patty Ramage, and Mallory Quinette of Hospice Savannah, and also to Summit Cancer Care for the special care given to Mr. Ellington.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416, or Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Road, Savannah, GA 31406.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
My condolences for the Ellington Family, prayers going up. So sorry for your loss. God bless
- Amy Murray , Brooklet , Ga
Ellen I was so sorry to hear of your loss, you all are in my prayers.
- Doris Grier Freeman, Covington, Ga
Ellen, Please know that my heart breaks for you and your family. I wish I could have been there for the service but we are in NJ until Thanksgiving. Please take care, know that I love you and praying for you and your family May God Bless Debra
- Debra Ramage Surran, Edisto Beach, SC
Ellen and all your family. You are in my prayers. I was so sorry to hear of Chris passing away. He was a wonderful guy and fun to be around. My heartfelt condolences go out to each of you. I just lost my husband in April of this year. The pain of loss seems to stay but think of all your great memories together. That will last a lifetime. God bless each of you.
- Ann Youmans Durant O'Quinn, Richmond Hill, GA
To the Ellington family I send my heartfelt condolences. Chris was a great man, and a dedicated father. He was always fair at Kahn & Company, and Standard Textiles, and I know he will be sorely missed! Prayers of comfort and peace are offered to all of you!
- Kathleen Lancia, Allenhurst, GA
I am very sorry to hear of Chris' passing; the family has my deepest sympathy.
- Tammy Tyler, Guyton, GA
Dear Ellen, Van, Jill, Judy and children, my deepest sympathy to all of you. You know I love your family deeply. You made my husband and I feel that way when we first came to Savannah. Further, I feel that Van and Chris were my first children - typing college papers, Chris riding a typist chair down the newly waxed hall floor. Peace and love to all of you. Marylyn
- Marylyn J Hiett, 416 E 46th St, Savannah, Ga
I was so sorry to hear that Chris had passed away . I remember so well when I first began my career with Kahn and company as one of the inside sales representative for the company/Chris was always there to give a kind word to me as I was growing my accounts. I will always remember his kindness. May God embrace his beautiful wife and loving children during this time.. You will be missed.
- Anne C, Turner, Bloomingdale , Ga
I'm so sad to hear this news. When I think of Chris, the first thing that comes to mind is how much he loved his family. My sincere condolences to you all.
- Melissa Smiley, Rincon, GA
So sorry to hear of Chris's passing. My heart goes out to you and your family. I remember all the fun Canasta nights at your home, and how Chris would pop in to survey the beautiful feast! May Gods comfort give you peace and love in your time of greatest sorrow. I love you and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Pam Baxter, Stuart, Fl
Dear Ellen and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. No pain and suffering in Our Lord's House. Sincerely, Sherry Hanel Shealy
- Sherry Hanel Shealy, Savannah, Ga.
Oh Ellen, my heart breaks for you and the kids. I am here for you if you need me. You, Lindsay, and Morgan are in my thoughts and prayers. One day at a time. Will miss your sweet guy! Much love, Kathy
- Kathy Thomson, Savannah, Ga
Dear Ellen and family, I am so sorry to hear about Chris. I did not know that he had been sick, and I am so sorry for your loss. He was always such a nice man! My prayer for you is that your Faith and your many happy memories will comfort and sustain you always. Please give my sympathy to Van, also. With love, Jan
- Jan Daniel Crawford, Va. Beach, Va.
Ellen, Lindsay and Morgan- I enjoyed many years working and traveling with Chris. He was so respected and admired in the textile industry and in the hospitality business. We will all miss him and I am so sorry for your loss.
- David Kahn, Savannah, GA
I will miss my dear friend and neighbor. I pray God will comfort all of you in this most difficult of times.
- Jeff Fitzpatrick, Athens, GA
Dear Ellen, Lindsay, Morgan and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
- Jay Hall, Savannah, Georgia
My condolences for the Ellington Family, prayers going up. So sorry for your loss. God bless
- Amy Murray , Brooklet , Ga
Ellen I was so sorry to hear of your loss, you all are in my prayers.
- Doris Grier Freeman, Covington, Ga
Ellen, Please know that my heart breaks for you and your family. I wish I could have been there for the service but we are in NJ until Thanksgiving. Please take care, know that I love you and praying for you and your family May God Bless Debra
- Debra Ramage Surran, Edisto Beach, SC
Ellen and all your family. You are in my prayers. I was so sorry to hear of Chris passing away. He was a wonderful guy and fun to be around. My heartfelt condolences go out to each of you. I just lost my husband in April of this year. The pain of loss seems to stay but think of all your great memories together. That will last a lifetime. God bless each of you.
- Ann Youmans Durant O'Quinn, Richmond Hill, GA
To the Ellington family I send my heartfelt condolences. Chris was a great man, and a dedicated father. He was always fair at Kahn & Company, and Standard Textiles, and I know he will be sorely missed! Prayers of comfort and peace are offered to all of you!
- Kathleen Lancia, Allenhurst, GA
I am very sorry to hear of Chris' passing; the family has my deepest sympathy.
- Tammy Tyler, Guyton, GA
Dear Ellen, Van, Jill, Judy and children, my deepest sympathy to all of you. You know I love your family deeply. You made my husband and I feel that way when we first came to Savannah. Further, I feel that Van and Chris were my first children - typing college papers, Chris riding a typist chair down the newly waxed hall floor. Peace and love to all of you. Marylyn
- Marylyn J Hiett, 416 E 46th St, Savannah, Ga
I was so sorry to hear that Chris had passed away . I remember so well when I first began my career with Kahn and company as one of the inside sales representative for the company/Chris was always there to give a kind word to me as I was growing my accounts. I will always remember his kindness. May God embrace his beautiful wife and loving children during this time.. You will be missed.
- Anne C, Turner, Bloomingdale , Ga
I'm so sad to hear this news. When I think of Chris, the first thing that comes to mind is how much he loved his family. My sincere condolences to you all.
- Melissa Smiley, Rincon, GA
So sorry to hear of Chris's passing. My heart goes out to you and your family. I remember all the fun Canasta nights at your home, and how Chris would pop in to survey the beautiful feast! May Gods comfort give you peace and love in your time of greatest sorrow. I love you and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Pam Baxter, Stuart, Fl
Dear Ellen and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. No pain and suffering in Our Lord's House. Sincerely, Sherry Hanel Shealy
- Sherry Hanel Shealy, Savannah, Ga.
Oh Ellen, my heart breaks for you and the kids. I am here for you if you need me. You, Lindsay, and Morgan are in my thoughts and prayers. One day at a time. Will miss your sweet guy! Much love, Kathy
- Kathy Thomson, Savannah, Ga
Dear Ellen and family, I am so sorry to hear about Chris. I did not know that he had been sick, and I am so sorry for your loss. He was always such a nice man! My prayer for you is that your Faith and your many happy memories will comfort and sustain you always. Please give my sympathy to Van, also. With love, Jan
- Jan Daniel Crawford, Va. Beach, Va.
Ellen, Lindsay and Morgan- I enjoyed many years working and traveling with Chris. He was so respected and admired in the textile industry and in the hospitality business. We will all miss him and I am so sorry for your loss.
- David Kahn, Savannah, GA
I will miss my dear friend and neighbor. I pray God will comfort all of you in this most difficult of times.
- Jeff Fitzpatrick, Athens, GA
Dear Ellen, Lindsay, Morgan and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
- Jay Hall, Savannah, Georgia
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
