Phillips Funeral Service, Inc. | High Point, NC

Obituary For Mr. Charles Randolph Ellison

Mr. Charles Randolph Ellison, 76, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Charles was born the youngest of five children to Cardozia and Mabel Smith Ellison on June 4, 1947 in Bennettsville, SC. He is predeceased by his parents, brothers, Nathaniel and Calvin; and his sister, Virginia.

Charles graduated from Phelps High School in the District of Columbia in 1965. After high school he served in the Air Force for four years before an honorable discharge in 1969. Following the Air Force, he served 23 ½ years with the Washington D.C. Police Force before retiring in August 1992. His work was not yet done, and retirement did not suit him. He returned to work again, for another 12 years and 9 months, for the Federal Reserve Police. He retired a second time, as a sergeant, in December 2005.

After the most remarkable love story ever told, in 1984, Charles married the love of his life, Harriett Smith. Together they raised two children: Harry John (Johnny) and Nathaniel Alvarez (Nicky). Charles loved to travel; he especially loved his annual trips to Las Vegas. If a Cowboys game was on you could bet, he was watching it! He loved watching movies or falling asleep with the movies watching him. He enjoyed his morning walks, and you could always guarantee he’d still have a newspaper to read.

He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Harry John Doulgas (Keri) and Nathaniel Alvarez Ellison (Danielle); grandchildren, Imoni, Safiyya, Zoe, and Kylah; and his brother, Lee Ellison (Diane); and a host of other loving family members and friends.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 2:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

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My deepest condolences to the family of Charles Ellison. He was my neighbor and friend. I met him and Nick the first day I moved to Clinton. He taught me a lot about lawn and flower care. He became a part of my family. We kept in touch after his move to NC and recently discussed getting together with my family on his next trip to Maryland. He is definitely missed in the neighborhood.

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My deepest and sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Ellison. My memory of him (at the Fed) is that he was a man with a calm and gentle spirit. He gave respect and was respected. My his spirit live on forever! Gladys

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Ellison you will be missed. I remember when we all were over to your home with you and your wife and we had a ball. It was the best fun I ever had . RIP Ellison. Valerie Delaney FRB coworker

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My condolences to the family of Charles. I worked with him at the Federal Reserve for many years. We had a good friendship and he was always polite and spoke to me all the time, he will be truly missed. Angie miller ( frb retiree). Blessings to the family. 🙏

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My deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one.

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Charley was known for his fighting ribs. Charles loved and adored his only son Nicky. Nicky just remember that Charley will always be with you as long as you live here on earth. Nicky remember, we are here for you whenever you need someone to talk or listen to. Your Loving Cousin Yvonne

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