ELLISON, Ray, 78, of Tampa formerly of LaFayette, Ga., entered into rest December 6, 2015. Ray enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and helping his neighbors. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Ford; grandson, Michael Ford Jr. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Grace; sons, Robert (Bonnie) Ford, Walter Ford Jr.; sister, Crystal Bellinger, sister-in-law, Alma Ellison both of Lafayette, Ga.; six grandchildren, Robert Ford Jr., Samantha Ford Klem, Josha Ford, Lee Ford, William Ford, Christopher Ford; 17 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 14, 2015 in Hillsboro Memorial Gardens.
