Hunt Co., TX - Obits: I. J. Ellard ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: Sarah Swindell USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** I. J. Ellard Mr. I. J. Ellard, passed away at his home in Celeste on Tuesday, November 17, 1926, after an illness of three weeks. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, November 18, 1926, at the Celeste Baptist Church, with the Rev. White and Rev. Sullivan officiating. Burial was in Lane Cemetery and was in charge of the Celeste Masonic Lodge. (November 18, 1926, The Celeste Courier) I. J. Ellard Died at Celeste Tuesday I. J. Ellard, aged sixty-five years, and for the past thirty years a citizen of Celeste died about noon Tuesday (November 16, 1926?) following an illness of some weeks. Deceased had been active in the business life of Celeste and was also active socially and religiously in the service of his church and community. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and three daughters. Burial was had at Lane, funeral conducted by Rev. W. B. McDaniel and Rev. Sullivan, the Masonic order in charge at the grave. (November 18, 1926, The Greenville Messenger)