Galen Roger Ellison Obituary
We bid farewell to Galen Roger Ellison of Marshall, Virginia, born in Catharpin, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 26, 2025 at the age of 88. Galen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Collett and Harriett Virginia Polen Ellison; his siblings, William Neville Ellison, Louis Osborne Ellison, Louise Belva Ellison Light, Harry Meredith Ellison, Rolfe Kimble Ellison, Thelma Muriel Ellison Webb and Claudine Titus Ellison Hutchison; his nephews, Lester Desmond "Dee" Hutchison, Rumsey Smithson Light, Jr. and Wallace Hook; his niece Juanita Ellison Edmondson; and his former wife Christine Ellison.
He is survived by: his wife Patricia Ann Chabot; his children, Virginia "Ginger" Louise Ellison and Galen Roger Ellison, Jr.; his grandson Ryan Ellison; his nieces and nephews, Rolfe Henry "R. H." Ellison (Janie), Meredith Kimble "Kim" Light, Robin Ellison Grove (Stosh), Sylvia Light Hook, Glenn Raymond Webb (Marion) and Bernadette Light; and his sisters-in-law, Mary Krisel (Stu), Donna Chabot and Anita McFall (Hassell).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Marshall Volunteer Rescue Squad or American Cancer Society.
