Clyde Whalon Ellison, Sr.

Clyde Whalon Ellison, Sr., 78, of Thorsby died Saturday, August 9, 2014. He was born on Sunday, September 1, 1935 in Shelby Co., AL, Son of the late Clyde Ellison and the late Janie Bolton Ellison. He was a Contractor. Surviving are Wife, Jeanette G. Ellison of Thorsby, AL; Daughter, Michelle E. (Joe) Headley of Clanton, AL; Grandsons, John Wesley "Wes" Gandy III of Jemison, AL, Cory Heath "TugBoat" Gandy of Thorsby, AL; Brothers, Jarome (Peggy) Ellison of Indian Springs, AL, Wayne (Lyndel) Ellison of Jemison, AL, Dennis Ellison of Mobile, AL; Sisters, Sandra (Thomas) Shempert of Jemison, AL, Jenny Woods of Clanton, AL, Joan (Calvin) Hayes of Jemison, AL. He was preceded in death by his Son, Clyde Whalon "Trip" Ellison. Friends will be received from 5-8, Sunday, August 10, 2014 @ Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held Monday, August 11, 2014, at 11:00 A.M. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Daniel Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Midway Memorial Gardens, Jemison, AL. A special thanks to Alacare Hospice and Martin Funeral Home. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences on the guest registry for the family at our website. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com