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Terry Lee Ellyson
May 13, 1955 - July 22, 2023
Terry L. Ellyson, 68, of Glenville, West Virginia departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his residence following a brief illness.He was born May 13, 1955 in Weston, WV, son of late Ralph C. and Boneva “Bea” (Davis) Ellyson.Terry is a graduate of Lewis County High School Class of 1973. He attended Glenville State College and was a 1977 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He is President of Ellyson Mortuary Inc. in Glenville and has served his community for 45 years. He was a Christian by faith and a member of the Appalachian Cruisers Car Club where he enjoyed showing his custom PT Cruiser. Terry was artistic in nature with everything he did, whether it was creating flower arrangements, working with his flower garden, or working in the funeral industry; everyone always looked forward to seeing his annual Christmas display. Terry always had a knack for seeing things that no one else could. He enjoyed being creative with everything he did.
On August 23, 1975 (after 5 years of dating) Terry married his high school sweetheart, Denise (Romel) Ellyson, who survives at their home in Glenville.Surviving is his son, Terry Lee Ellyson II and his wife, Ryoko Wakasa of Glenville, two grandchildren who he adored and was so proud of, Allie Mitsu Ellyson and Jaxon Ty Ellyson both of Glenville, a brother, Gary R. Ellyson and wife, Sandy of Pineville, WV, and two nephews Joey Ellyson of Weston, and Scott Ellyson of Denver, Colorado.
He is also survived by numerous other family members and many cherished friends.
Along with his parents Terry is preceded in death by his niece who he considered a daughter, Julie Renee (Ellyson) Chapman, and a brother Edwin P. Ellyson.In accordance with his wishes Terry will be laid to rest privately beside his mother in the Stalnaker Cemetery in Glenville, WV.
In lieu of flowers the Ellyson family requests memorial contributions be made to the Gilmer County Volunteer Fire Department, Box 255, Glenville, WV 26351 in honor of Terry.The Ellyson family wishes to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the community at large for their expressions of sympathy during the loss of our patriarch.We at Ellyson Mortuary will continue the tradition set forth by Terry to serve our community with honor, compassion and attention to detail.