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Leonard C. Ellison

Wilmington, DE

February 2, 1953 - November 3, 2022

Leonard C. Ellison Obituary

Leonard Charles Ellison, was born in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday, February 2, 1953, to the late Marian Shorter and Lenard Ellison.  He departed this life on Thursday, November 3, 2022.

Leonard was educated in the Wilmington Public School System, and graduated from Wilmington High School.  He went on to attend St. Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, Virginia.

Leonard was a genuine father, brother, coach, athlete and a great person to be around.  He always had a story to tell to make you laugh. He enjoyed sports, especially football, as well as fishing, hunting and working out.

In addition to his parents, Leonard was predeceased by two brothers, Roger Ellison and Lawrence Shorter; and one sister, Sandra James.

Leonard leaves to cherish his memory, a son, Leonard Ellison, Jr. of Wilmington, DE; sister, Joyce Ellison (Reginald); and brothers, Howard Ellison of Boston, MA Joseph Ellison of Philadelphia, PA and Bruce Shorter of Bear, DE.

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