January 2, 1925 - February 27, 2018
Luther Frederick Ellison completed his work on this earth and went to be with his Lord on Tuesday February 27, 2018 at the age of 93. In San Antonio, where he spent his later years, he was known about town as "the man with the hat."
Raised in Camden, Arkansas, Luther Ellison graduated from Texas A&M studying petroleum engineering, geology and business. He worked for Sun Oil Company for 50 years retiring as an Executive Vice President.
"Sonny" as friends and family called him, loved people. God gave him a gift in that way. Everyone in a room got his attention with love and encouragement equally applied. When you talked with him you felt better.about yourself and about your life. As a Christian, he strived "to be the hands and feet of Jesus" serving others at home, work, church, and the communities where he lived.
Luther Ellison was preceded in death by his two beloved wives who were second cousins: Frances Williams Ellison of Dallas and Patti Moody Ellison of Houston. He is survived by his two daughters and their families: Connie and Jeff Campbell of San Antonio; Carolyn and Ed Sumner of Austin; Hudson Hamner; Elizabeth, Daniel, and great-grandson Henry Vance; Brandon Hamner; and Elli and Culver Sumner. Sonny loved Patti's family as his own. They include Mary Jane and Bob Wakefield; Hunter and Liz Wakefield; Edward Wakefield; Mary, Carlos, and Mary Hunter Newall.
Luther Ellison at his core had the heart of a teacher. He set up the Frances W. and Luther Ellison Scholarship Fund in 1995 to support students of all abilities. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, Designated in memo line: Frances W. and Luther Ellison Scholarship Fund, 9800 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230
A Memorial Service will be held Monday March 5, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas. He will be buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery,
Dallas, TX.
Luther Frederick Ellison completed his work on this earth and went to be with his Lord on Tuesday February 27, 2018 at the age of 93. In San Antonio, where he spent his later years, he was known about town as "the man with the hat."
Raised in Camden, Arkansas, Luther Ellison graduated from Texas A&M studying petroleum engineering, geology and business. He worked for Sun Oil Company for 50 years retiring as an Executive Vice President.
"Sonny" as friends and family called him, loved people. God gave him a gift in that way. Everyone in a room got his attention with love and encouragement equally applied. When you talked with him you felt better.about yourself and about your life. As a Christian, he strived "to be the hands and feet of Jesus" serving others at home, work, church, and the communities where he lived.
Luther Ellison was preceded in death by his two beloved wives who were second cousins: Frances Williams Ellison of Dallas and Patti Moody Ellison of Houston. He is survived by his two daughters and their families: Connie and Jeff Campbell of San Antonio; Carolyn and Ed Sumner of Austin; Hudson Hamner; Elizabeth, Daniel, and great-grandson Henry Vance; Brandon Hamner; and Elli and Culver Sumner. Sonny loved Patti's family as his own. They include Mary Jane and Bob Wakefield; Hunter and Liz Wakefield; Edward Wakefield; Mary, Carlos, and Mary Hunter Newall.
Luther Ellison at his core had the heart of a teacher. He set up the Frances W. and Luther Ellison Scholarship Fund in 1995 to support students of all abilities. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, Designated in memo line: Frances W. and Luther Ellison Scholarship Fund, 9800 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230
A Memorial Service will be held Monday March 5, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas. He will be buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery,
Dallas, TX.
January 2, 1925 - February 27, 2018
Luther Frederick Ellison completed his work on this earth and went to be with his Lord on Tuesday February 27, 2018 at the age of 93. In San Antonio, where he spent his later years, he was known about town as "the man with the hat."
Raised in Camden, Arkansas, Luther Ellison graduated from Texas A&M studying petroleum engineering, geology and business. He worked for Sun Oil Company for 50 years retiring as an Executive Vice President.
"Sonny" as friends and family called him, loved people. God gave him a gift in that way. Everyone in a room got his attention with love and encouragement equally applied. When you talked with him you felt better.about yourself and about your life. As a Christian, he strived "to be the hands and feet of Jesus" serving others at home, work, church, and the communities where he lived.
Luther Ellison was preceded in death by his two beloved wives who were second cousins: Frances Williams Ellison of Dallas and Patti Moody Ellison of Houston. He is survived by his two daughters and their families: Connie and Jeff Campbell of San Antonio; Carolyn and Ed Sumner of Austin; Hudson Hamner; Elizabeth, Daniel, and great-grandson Henry Vance; Brandon Hamner; and Elli and Culver Sumner. Sonny loved Patti's family as his own. They include Mary Jane and Bob Wakefield; Hunter and Liz Wakefield; Edward Wakefield; Mary, Carlos, and Mary Hunter Newall.
Luther Ellison at his core had the heart of a teacher. He set up the Frances W. and Luther Ellison Scholarship Fund in 1995 to support students of all abilities. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, Designated in memo line: Frances W. and Luther Ellison Scholarship Fund, 9800 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230
A Memorial Service will be held Monday March 5, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas. He will be buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery,
Dallas, TX.
Luther Frederick Ellison completed his work on this earth and went to be with his Lord on Tuesday February 27, 2018 at the age of 93. In San Antonio, where he spent his later years, he was known about town as "the man with the hat."
Raised in Camden, Arkansas, Luther Ellison graduated from Texas A&M studying petroleum engineering, geology and business. He worked for Sun Oil Company for 50 years retiring as an Executive Vice President.
"Sonny" as friends and family called him, loved people. God gave him a gift in that way. Everyone in a room got his attention with love and encouragement equally applied. When you talked with him you felt better.about yourself and about your life. As a Christian, he strived "to be the hands and feet of Jesus" serving others at home, work, church, and the communities where he lived.
Luther Ellison was preceded in death by his two beloved wives who were second cousins: Frances Williams Ellison of Dallas and Patti Moody Ellison of Houston. He is survived by his two daughters and their families: Connie and Jeff Campbell of San Antonio; Carolyn and Ed Sumner of Austin; Hudson Hamner; Elizabeth, Daniel, and great-grandson Henry Vance; Brandon Hamner; and Elli and Culver Sumner. Sonny loved Patti's family as his own. They include Mary Jane and Bob Wakefield; Hunter and Liz Wakefield; Edward Wakefield; Mary, Carlos, and Mary Hunter Newall.
Luther Ellison at his core had the heart of a teacher. He set up the Frances W. and Luther Ellison Scholarship Fund in 1995 to support students of all abilities. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, Designated in memo line: Frances W. and Luther Ellison Scholarship Fund, 9800 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230
A Memorial Service will be held Monday March 5, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas. He will be buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery,
Dallas, TX.
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