James Wilson Ellars
July 21, 1926 - March 11, 2016
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James Wilson Ellars
July 21, 1926 - March 11, 2016
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James wilson ellars, 89, of charleston, passed away friday, march 11, 2016 at the georgian manor assisted care home in chesapeake, virginia.
James was a retired inspector from the insurance services office.
He was a graduate of charleston high school and morris harvey college (now university of charleston).
James was a u.S. Navy world war ii veteran, serving in the pacific as a gunners mate aboard landing ship lst-912. He fought in the battle of leyte gulf, one of the largest naval battles in history.
He loved shooting pistols, performing trick pistol shooting shows, and participating in police shooting matches where he won several trophies.
James started boxing when he was 6 years old. He had over 300 logged boxing bouts. He was the west virginia golden gloves state champion 2 years running and then turned professional.
Additionally, he loved his wife dearly and the days they spent at rock lake pool where they met.
He was recently preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, virginia mae ellars.
He is survived by his daughter, cherie lanham of chesapeake, va; sons, daniel (lisa) ellars and james wayne (pam) ellars of charleston; sisters-in-law, juanita canterbury of dupont city and june white of charleston; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 11 a.M. Friday, march 18, 2016 at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston with rev. David hancock officiating. Burial will follow at tyler mountain memory gardens, cross lanes. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.M. Thursday, march 17, 2016 at the funeral home.
3 responses to James Wilson Ellars
Tashea King says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Ohio
Hello,
My Name Is Tashea. I Did Not Know Mr. Ellars Personally But I Know How Hard It Can Be To Lose A Loved One In Death. I Have Experienced The Pain That Comes From Losing Someone Close To Me So My Heart Moves Me To Share With Others What Has Helped Me To Cope At Such A Difficult Time.
I First Want To Say That I Am Very Sorry For Your Loss. I Do Not Know If You Are A Bible Reader Or Not And I Hope I Do Not Offend Anyone, But The Scripture That Has Given Me Comfort Is The One Found At 2 Corinthians 1: 3, 4. It Says, “Praised Be The God And Father Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, The Father Of Tender Mercies And The God Of All Comfort Who Comforts Us In All Our Trials So That We May Be Able To Comfort Others In Any Sort Of Trial With The Comfort That We Receive From God.” I Would Like To Share With You The Comfort I Have Received From God. He Promises At John 5: 28, 29 That “The Hour Is Coming In Which All Those In The Memorial Tombs Will Hear His Voice And Come Out, Those Who Did Good Things To A Resurrection Of Life, And Those Who Practiced Vile Things To A Resurrection Of Judgment.” So God Has Promised That In The Very Near Future We Will Not Only Welcome Back To Life Our Loved Ones We Have Lost, But We Will Also Never Have To Experience The Pain Associated With Death Ever Again. I Pray That This Gives The Family Some Comfort During This Difficult Time. If You Need Anything Or Would Like To Know More About What The Bible Says About The Future, Feel Free To Contact Me. Have A Great Day.
Juliann Sturgill Burdette says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend From Dinwiddie Neighborhood
Location: Charleston West Virginia
After Losing My Mother At The Young Age Of 19 And Then My Sister Dede And Shortly After My Father, I Know How Difficult It Can Be To Adjust To Having Both Parents Pass, And Losing Two Family Members Close In Time.
So Many Fond Memories Of Jim And Jenny As I Was Growing Up On The Hill. I Always Felt Their Children And Extended Family To Be Blessed To Have Jim And Jenny.
I Send All My Best To His Children And Grandchildren.
Juliann
Jeffrey Lanham says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Saint Albans West Virginia
Bo, Cherie And Danny And Families
Once Again I Offer My Condolences At Your Loss And Sorrow.
Both Of Your Parents Were The Finest Of People And Always Were Super Good, Loving And Helpful To Me.
Heaven Has Sure Gained Two Very Fine Angels With Jim And Ginny.
Bless You All