Charles Franklin Ellington

Mr. Charles Franklin "Frank" Ellington, 77, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020, at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River, SC.

A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 am Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Carolina Memorial Park. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate. Interment will follow.

The family will receive friends from 9 to 10:30 am Wednesday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mr. Ellington was born August 19, 1943 in Concord. He was a son of the late Thomas Julian Ellington and Nora Gage Howard Ellington. He was an avid sportsman and musician. His biggest hobby was his grandchildren. He also enjoyed books, guns, hunting and fishing.

Mr. Ellington is survived by his wife, Sandra "Sandi" Fletcher Ellington; seven children, Jan Ellington of China Grove, Jody Paulk-Nappier and husband Dave of Mt. Holly, Jackie Ellington and husband Steven of Kannapolis, Mark Ellington and wife Tammy of Ferguson, Ande Tino and wife Jennifer of Kannapolis, Ryan Tino and wife Meredith of Kannapolis and Tyler Tino and wife Heather of Conway, SC; sister, Judith Ridenhour and husband Terry of Lexington, SC; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.