Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....ELLINGTON, ROBERT W. JR. December 17, 2015
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News Star World - December 18, 2015
ROBERT W. JR. ELLINGTON

Funeral services for Robert W. Ellington Jr., 95, of Monroe, will be held at 
2:00 PM, Saturday, December 19, 2015 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, 
Monroe, with Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow at 
Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Bob passed away on December 17, 2015. Bob was born June 26, 1920, in 
Alexandria, LA, the son of Robert W. Ellington, Sr., and Ada Belle Stockman. 
Robert grew up with one sister, Sue Ellington Daniel, who has preceded him 
death. He was a graduate of Menard High School in Alexandria, LA.

Bob fell in love with and married Jessie Mae Morgan, his companion and beloved 
wife for 65 years. To them were born 6 children, Margaret Beth (preceded in 
death), Susan Ellington (Jerry Braud) of Benton, LA, Katherine Ellington 
Spencer (Thomas Spencer, deceased), Patrick Ellington (Brenda Owens), Robert 
W. Ellington, III, all of Monroe, LA, and Dr. Julie Ellington Turner (Bill 
Barlow) of Peachtree City, GA. His memory is carried forward with 9 
grandchildren, Jack Ostteen, Morgan Cole, Jake Spencer, Jess Spencer, Jessie 
Shadowens James, Christine Skogsberg, Craig Turner, Lauren Turner, and Nicole 
Turner; 9 great grandchildren, Delaney Webb, Reagan Cole, Curry Spencer, Cam 
Spencer, Cason Spencer, Myles Spencer, Emerson James, Jeffrey McCool, Olivia 
Turner; numerous nieces and nephews; and cherished family friend, Vallie 
Jackson.

Bob served with the 69th US Naval Construction Battalion, European Theater, 
during World War II. Bob and Jessie moved to Monroe, LA, in 1951, where they 
made their permanent home. Bob owned and operated the family businesses 
Ellington Construction Company and Relco Exploration Company. Bob was a 
charter member of Our Lady of Fatima Church and was involved in various church 
and civic organizations: Knights of Columbus, Jaycees, American Legion Post 13 
and board member of Security Bank. On April 14, 1998, Bob was awarded the 
Diocesan Medal presented by most Rev. Bishop William B. Friend in recognition 
of service to Our Lady of Fatima Church.

Bob lived a rich, full life, filled with love and laughter. Daddy always said, 
"This ole world has been good, kind and generous to me." He will be deeply 
missed and loved by family, friends and all the caregivers at St. Joseph's 
Home.

Visitation is from 12:00 PM until service time at the funeral home.

Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington 
Rd., Monroe, LA 71203, Phone 318-323-0505.

Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Fatima School or the charity of your 
choice .

Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Mulhearn Funeral Home

Sterlington Road

Monroe, LA 

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