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Christopher Ellison Obituary

Christopher "Cricket" Ellison N. CHARLESTON - The family and friends of Mr. Christopher "Cricket" Ellison, those of his mother, Mrs. Blanche Hugie Ellison Perry, step father: Rev. James Perry, Jr., his daughters; Ebony Forbes and Meya Young, his siblings: Edward V. "Skipper" Ellison (Sheron), Ricky Ellison, Reshema Perry, Donovan T. Murray, Rev. Alvin Ellison (Vicki), Derrick Deas (Katrina), James Gourdine, Sr., (Annette), nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles and cousins are invited to attend his funeral services on Sat, May 21, 2016, 11:00 AM at Church of Christ, 3950 Azalea Drive, N. Chas, SC 29405. Mr. Ellison will repose in the funeral home chapel Fri., May 20, 2016 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM. The wake services will begin 6:00 PM. There will be a family hour 7:00 - 8:00 PM. He will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Garden, N. Chas, SC. Arrangements by North Area Funeral Home, 4784 Gaynor Ave, N. Chas, SC, telephone (843) 744-7511. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 16 to May 20, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Ellison

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SONJA SPANN

May 10, 2020

Miss you cricket . Prayers to you Mrs Blanche and the whole Ellison family

Dorothy Washington-Newell

May 22, 2016

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Chris (Cricket), a talented
basketball player whom I had the pleasure of attending HS with. I am praying that God will comfort the entire Ellison family, friends and Bonds Wilson Alumni of Cricket with fond memories of him.

Sundae Cora

May 21, 2016

Heartbroken about the loss of my DEAR FRIEND! Your exuberance and love will be truly missed. I pray JEHOVAH BLESSES your family and friends with comfort and strength.

Sha'ron lLloyd

May 21, 2016

Ebony, our prayes and thoughts are with you during these difficult times. May the peace of God rule in your heart that you put on the garment of praise to release the burden of heaviness. Sha'ron, Ta'Neya, Nicole and Thaddeus,

Valerie Johnson Myers

May 21, 2016

Rest in peace one of Charleston finest.

Rick Anne Christopher Kate Hochreiter

May 21, 2016

From the league at the Saturday Nite Bowling at Royal Lanes... This is so hard to accept. I can see you throwing that bowling ball right down there and all those pins flying around like feathers. God bless your family and friends. The alley will never be the same. My heart breaks just to find out this awful news. Forever in our hearts. The Hochreiters.

Kevin Quarles

May 20, 2016

My Condolences goes out to the Family... I am truly lost for words , But I will say This ...He will Truly be missed & Never forgotten. Sleep In Peace My Freind. .... The Quarles Family

Reggie Middleton

May 20, 2016

May loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort.

Andrea L. Hopkins-Borroni

May 20, 2016

Mrs. Blanche, Skipper, Ricky I am sending my deepest most heartfelt condolences. For as long as I can remember, you have been part of my circle of family. Words escape me at this moment as I am shocked and saddened to know that Cricket is no longer with us. His laugh, his smile, the joking natural that defined him will remain in the memory for all time.
He and I had recently reconnected via FB and I was surprised to know that he could actually cook! What a man, a son, a friend.

Rest In Peace Cricket

Cerise Harper Gilliard

May 20, 2016

I am so sorry for your lost. Cricket was such a nice person. May God keep you during this difficult time. I will continue to pray for your family. I

Lee Gathers

May 20, 2016

My prayers and sympathy goes out to the family and friends. From Lee Gathers and family

Joseph Ferguson

May 20, 2016

Sleep in peace my brother, my friend.

KEN{big boy] washington

May 20, 2016

will miss you buddy KENNY {BIG BOY}washington


REST IN PEACE BROTHER

L Annette Van Hannegeyn

May 20, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Weeping may endure for a night but "JOY" cometh in the morning.

The Van Hannegeyn family

Sharon Askew-Slocumb

May 20, 2016

It was heartbreaking to hear the news that my high school classmate had passed away, one reason it was so shocking was because he had recently posted a message to me when my father passed away in April. Chris (Cricket) was such a fun young man when we attended Bonds-Wilson, he was always so friendly and loved playing basket ball. I will cherish those memories that I have of you dear friend. My condolences to your family and friends, may God comfort each one of you during this difficult time of saying good-bye. Rest in Heaven Christopher (Cricket) Ellison!!!

Glen-Anthony Davis

May 20, 2016

May peace and blessings come to the family

Katie McCraw Laws

May 20, 2016

I attended high school with Cricket when we lived in Charleston on the Air Force Base. He was always a friendly and all around nice guy. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Kasia Hart

May 20, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I'm sending you a hug from afar.Cricket you will be Missed Gone to soon,But not forgotten, Rest in Peace my friend !! May God continue to keep your family in this time of need..

Samuel & Sophia Williams

May 20, 2016

To rev. And Mrs James perry and family, our prayers are with you all, in God words he said absence from the body is certainly present with the Lord. I know what you all are going through, I was there 4 years ago, remember our Father God Jehovah is there always. Love yall.

Deborah Simmons

May 20, 2016

Condolences to the family of Chris our prayers are with you at this time love The Simmons Family.

Theo & Bridgett Brown

May 20, 2016

RIP my dear friend love you

Anthony Mood

May 20, 2016

My condolences to the family.

Sister Nancy C. Button @ FAMILY

May 20, 2016

To: The family of chris: may God bless each one of you. Chris is in a better place in heaven with God. He would not come back if he could. Chris was well loved by so many people and will not be forgotten. Remember that weeping endure for a night my dear cousin Cheryl but joy comes in the morning. We know that you all loved him but God loves his best. Hold on to to each other and God's unchanging hand.

Donald & Sharon Perry

May 19, 2016

Sorry to hear of the loss of such a kind individual had the pleasure of attending school with him. Praying you find comfort in God and fond memories of Cricket.

sandra wright

May 19, 2016

I am saddened that my best friend has passed. I am sending love to Ms Blanch and the whole family. You all mean so much to me

sandy wright

May 19, 2016

Karol Boyd

May 19, 2016

My condolences to the family

Mark Feaster

May 19, 2016

Praying that God will keep you in HIS perfect peace in this time. May HE also keep your family wrapped up in HIS loving arms.

Jay Blankenship

May 19, 2016

Man, I am still having a hard time realizes that you are gone. I was happy that we were able to reconnect on face book after many years. What a talent you were my fellow BW basketball teammate and friend. I have a lot of memories to remember you by, the jokes and showing me an 8th grader was it took to be a Cobra on and off the court.


Rest in Heaven my friend!!

kat brown

May 19, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linda Wilkinson Bradley

May 19, 2016

To the family of Chris "Cricket", I pray that you continue to hold on to GOD's unchanging hands. Chris is in the best care ever! His bright Spirit and beautiful soul will now shine all over GOD's garden. May GOD continue to bless the entire family during this time of bereavement.

Your omaha family will miss you RIP

Theo, Bridgette & Lucian Brown and The Blake family

May 19, 2016

RIP my dear friend you will be truly missed. Prayer to Mrs Blanche and all the family... We love you Chris

Margaret Evans

May 18, 2016

Farewell my family. I have known you since I was five years old. My heart is heavy.

Sharon Thomas Pamplin

May 18, 2016

He will forever be remembered for his smile and jovial spirit. Rest in Peace Cricket.

Merle J. Richardson

May 18, 2016

To Ricky, Derrick, Katrina and the entire Ellison Family,

You are in my thoughts during this season. May God continue to keep you all.

May 18, 2016

Blanche, take one day at a time you know God is right by yourside. carolyn bellman

Lynn Cobbs-Hester

May 18, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

kat brown

May 18, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shelia Kelly-Allen

May 18, 2016

To the family of Cricket, wishing you peace to bring comfort,courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. God bless from the Kelly's....

Bridgette an Theo Brown

May 18, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Chris many prayers to you all at this time love from Bridgette an Theo

Robin Barrett-Robinson

May 18, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family of Chris. He was such a warm and kind soul. May the wonderful memories give you joy always and may you find comfort in GOD's presence.

Kenneth Sanders

May 17, 2016

Our Prayers and Peace to The Ellison family

Sonja Glover-Spann

May 17, 2016

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Sonja Glover-Spann

May 17, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

May 17, 2016

To Mrs. Kitty, Skipper & the entire family. We grew up next door to each other on Hassell Ave on the "Hill", & it seemed just like yesterday. Please know that God is in control & that Cricket is resting comfortably in his arms. Mrs. Kitty we will keep you & your entire family in our prayers. Love from Dec. Julian Greene, Sandra Greene & the entire Greene / Mcfadden family.

Theoria Frazier

May 17, 2016

My condolences to the family.

Shanel Melvin

May 17, 2016

Sending my Love and Condolences to the family, may God be your strength during this time of need.

Priscilla Miller-LaViscount

May 17, 2016

I prayer that the memories we all have for my friend and classmate will sustain us though this difficult time. We serve a God that is able to keep us from falling. Love to one of my church mom Ms. Blanche and her family.

Janet FLUDD Owens

May 17, 2016

What can I say? This is my long time friend. I used to always call him frog. He would say, Cricket, not Frog. And we would just laugh. I haven't seen him for years, but I will always remember our friendship. RIP

Steffon Mitchell

May 17, 2016

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your family. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.Cricket was my childhood friend.

Marilyn Blume Hunt

May 17, 2016

My deepest sympathies to Chris's family. Whenever I would run into Cricket, he would always give me a great big smile and hug. I will miss you my friend and I thank God for your friendship. Rest in peace.

May 17, 2016

GOD BLESS MY FRIEND "CRICKET"LOVED PLAYING AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL WITH YOU AND GOD BLESS YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY! PERRY HARDIN HANAHAN, SC

Michael Trent

May 17, 2016

My prayers are with the family I pray Gods Peace will rest upon you in your time of bereavement.

God Bless Michael Trent, Family and KYC Support Team.

Pete Arruda

May 17, 2016

Prayers to Chris' family. I will miss his friendship and smiling face at the bowling tournamnents. Until we meet again my friend!!

Almanda Green

May 17, 2016

With Deep Sympathy to you and your family. You are part of many thoughts and hearts right now. Getting through this time will be difficult, but let those around you help ease the pain of your sadness.

May 17, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May the Lord comfort you all in your time of sorrow. Elder Willa Griffin

linda & johnnie powell & owens

May 17, 2016

To the family of Chirs we are sad to here of his passing. Trust in God an he direct your path.

Leslie Cummings-Howell

May 17, 2016

Classmate of the departed. To all who loved him, you are in my prayers for strength and peace during this season.

Mark Stewart

May 17, 2016

To Mrs. Kitty, Skip, Ricky and the rest of Crickets Family, words are inadequate for what I am feeling and wanting to express to you right now, but I do want you to know that I am thinking of you and will be calling you soon to check on you and see how you are doing.

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