Raymond Ralph "Bud" Ellenburg Obituary (2014)

NAME:Raymond Ralph "Bud" Ellenburg Jr. 73, of Greeneville passed away at his home, Saturday, Sept. 13, after an extended illness. Bud was a Tool and Dye maker at MECO before becoming disabled with diabetes. Bud enjoyed, whenever his health permitted, hunting and designing and making hunting knives. Bud was known for his great sense of humor and playing jokes on his friends. He was the third born to Raymond Ralph Sr. and Jewel Ellenburg who preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law: Doug and Nicki Ellenburg, and Raymond L. Ellenburg and one daughter Brandy Ellenburg all of Greeneville. Two sisters and one brother-in-law Janis and Calvin Carter of Greeneville, and Shirley Thornburg of Chuckey. Step Granddaughter, Kassee Christian and special friend Susan Jones. Several nieces and nephews. DATE OF DEATH: Sept. 13, 2014 TIME AND DATE OF FUNERAL: Wednesday at 1pm PLACE OF FUNERAL: Jeffers Funeral Service Downtown INTERMENT: Shelton's Chapel Cemetery MINISTER: Rev. Johnathan Jones Active Pallbearers: Jeff Kelley, Phil Kelley, Kenneth Hogan, Anthony Harmon, Eric Thornburg, Dalton Kelley Honorary Pallbearers: Lamon Rice, David Pierce, Tommy Brockwell, Hank Jordan. REMARKS: The family will receive friends Tuesday from 4-7pm at Jeffers Funeral Service downtown. Online condolences may be left at www.Jeffersmortuary.com To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Raymond Ralph "Bud" Ellenburg, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. print Print Obituary