Royce “Sam” Ellerbee Albany, Georgia Obituary

Royce “Sam” Ellerbee

Mr. Royce “Sam” Ellerbee, 85, of Albany, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, November 11, in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with Larry Dean officiating. The interment will follow at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Turner, Co. at 4:30 p.m. Mr. Ellerbee was born on July, 17, 1934, in Ashburn to Addie Mae and William Ike Ellerbee. Sam attended Turner County Schools and graduated in 1952. Sam joined the Air Force and was eventually stationed at Altus Air Force Base. Altus, OK. Which is where he met Anita Morrison. They had two boys, Bo and Buddy. After the service Sam returned to Georgia where he was employed by Sears for 34 years. He was preceded in death by his oldest son, Bo, his brothers: Pete, Hub, Ed, Clyde, and Dick. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jan Ellerbee of Albany; his son, Buddy Ellerbee of Sylvester; the mother of his sons, Anita Ellerbee of OK;, his step sons, Brad (Carla) Shook of N.C., and Chad (Misty) Shook of Lee Co; his grandchildren, Brandon Ellerbee of Albany, Will Ellerbee of Merietta; his step grandchildren, Amber Barragan and Courtney Shook both of Lee Co., Haley Shook and Dakota Shook of N.C. and Christian Burnfin of Lee Co.; his sister Willie Chattin of Sylvester; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday one hour prior to the funeral service. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.hallandhallfh.com. Hall and Hall Funeral Home Albany, GA 229/883-3864
July 14, 1934 - November 8, 201907/14/193411/08/2019
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DonandSharonTaylor
November 12, 2019
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Elizabeth Pollock
November 20, 2019
Jan, so sorry to hear of Sam's passing.
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Stan ponder
November 11, 2019
Buddy sorry to hear about the loss of your father
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Smitty Johnson
November 11, 2019
Keep the memories close. Will miss you Mr. Sam.
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Ray & Melissa Watson
November 11, 2019
Buddy and family, we are so sorry to hear about your father. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Kathryn Ellerbee
November 11, 2019
Pops was more like my Father than my Father-in-Law. He loved me like his own. He was an awesome grandfather to Brandon and Will. He will be greatly missed. Love you Pops. See you again one day.
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Kimberley Kvistad
November 10, 2019
Buddy, so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I remember meeting him once and he was such a friendly fellow-you and your family will be in our prayers. Kimberley & Russell Kvistad
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Donald and Lisa Bashline
November 10, 2019
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Linda Ingram Morgan
November 10, 2019
So sorry to hear of Sam's passing. He was such a special man and my adopted "uncle". Enjoyed many wonderful times with Sam, Jan, and Buddy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all!
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Jeanette Riddle
November 10, 2019
Go Rest High on that Mountain! You will be truly missed! We Love you!! R.I.P. Bobby and Jeanette Riddle
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Clyde, Jr.
November 9, 2019
Uncle Sam, We Love You & We'll Miss You But Hopefully We'll See You Again One Day. Aunt Jan & Aunt Nita & Other Family Members, We're Sorry For Your Loss & Will Be Praying For You All. We Love You All. Clyde, Jr. & Barbara Ellerbee & Tom & Larry Ellerbee & Janette C. S... Continue Reading
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