Obituary for Clayton Oscar Ellis Clayton Oscar Ellis, age 81, of Winchester passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Fauquier Health Rehab & Nursing Center in Warrenton, Virginia. Clayton was born May 8, 1937, in Unison, Virginia, the son of William Oscar Ellis and Fannie Belle Sacra Ellis. He spent much of his youth at Foxcroft School where both of his parents worked.
In 1961, Clayton married Elizabeth “Bibbus” Luck. The couple lived in Middleburg until 1988 before moving to Winchester where he lived until his death. He was an active member of the Moose Lodge of Winchester #1283 and the Eagles Aerie # 824.
Clayton sold cars for many years starting with Deering Chevrolet in Middleburg, S&R Chevrolet and Leesburg Ford. He finished up his car sales career at Rick Hunt in Warrenton. Clayton loved cars.
He would always be looking for his next purchase. He attended many car shows and was a member of the Valley Cruisers. Clayton was also an active member of the Middleburg Volunteer Fire Department for over 40 years serving in many different capacities.
He loved the Redskins, had season tickets for many years and went to several Superbowl’s. Clayton is predeceased by his wife of 55 years, “Bibbus”, one daughter, Tracey Ellis and is survived by his children, Lisa Kilgour and her husband H.B. of Purcellville, Todd Ellis of The Plains; five grandchildren, Taylor and Cameron Kilgour, Brooke, Jordan, and Stirling Ellis; he is also predeceased by two sister, Elizabeth and Virginia Ellis. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Royston Funeral Home, 106 E Washington St, Middleburg, VA.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 11:00 am at Middleburg United Methodist Church, 15 W. Washington Street, Middleburg, VA with interment at Ebenezer Cemetery, 20421 Airmont Rd, Bluemont, VA immediately following the service. In appreciation for Clayton’s love for classic cars, if you own one, the family is requesting that you please drive it to the funeral services (weather permitting). Memorial donations can be sent to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Clayton Ellis.
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