In October 1967  Spurgeon Mortuary, Inc. was established by Jennings “Jay”  and Jean Spurgeon.  They continued to operate the Mortuary until their retirement in 1983 at which time Terry L. Ellyson became President & CEO. The name was changed to Spurgeon-Ellyson Mortuary, Inc. and eventually shortened to Ellyson Mortuary, Inc.  In 2004, son Terry “Lee” Ellyson II joined the business as a licensed funeral director/embalmer.

Sadly on July 22, 2023, Terry unexpectedly passed away. At that time, Terry “Lee” Ellyson II assumed the position of President & CEO.

Early in 2010, the structure was destroyed by fire and rebuilt that same year.  The new building officially opened December 2010.

Ellyson Mortuary, Inc. has always been locally owned and operated service serving Gilmer and surrounding counties.

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Terry “Lee” Ellyson II, President & CEO is a licensed Director/Embalmer. He graduated from Gilmer County High School and Glenville State College.  He is a 2004 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.  He and his wife Wakasa are the parents of a daughter, Allie Mitsu and son, Jaxon Ty.  In his free time he enjoys watching his daughter’s basketball games, spending time outdoors and NASCAR.