Allen Ellett's Obituary
Allen F. Ellett of Rixeyville passed away at Fauquier Hospital on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at the age of 87. He was born in Rixeyville on August 5, 1923 to the late A.C. and Estelle Ellett.
He was a very active member of Oak Shade United Methodist Church and also the Jeffersonton Ruritan Club of which he served 55 years. He retired from the postal service in 1988 after serving 34 years as a rural carrier. He was also very active at farming in his early years.
He is survived by his son, James L. Ellett and his wife, Cathey of Charleston, WV, and his wife, Nancy J. Ellett.
Preceding Allen in death were his parents and his brother, Russell H. Ellett and his wife, Roberta Ellett.
The family will receive friends on Friday, November 12, 2010 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sharon Forbes and Rev. Barbara Jamieson officiating.
Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Oak Shade United Methodist Church, 16496 Oak Shade Rd., Rixeyville, VA 22737.
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements.
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