Michael Lee Ellington

Michael Lee Ellington, age 87, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on January 24, 2025, at Meadow Lakes in Mooresville, IN. Michael was born on November 23, 1937, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Reverend Ralph and Linnie Pearl Ellington (Gibson).

Michael grew up with two brothers and eventually gained more as he dutifully served his country as a Seaman, reserve, with the United States Navy from 1958-1963. He had four children and remained friends with their mother up until her passing. Mike eventually met and married the love of his life, Carol Jean Ellington (Lloyd) in the Spring of 1978. They did not have any children; however, many nieces and nephews saw Michael as a type of father figure.

Michael was loved at his job. He worked as a stone setter for 34 years with Herff Jones. Even after retirement many people would still reach out and reminisce with him. Michael was also well known for his love of golf. He could outdrive almost everyone and could easily win money at the course. He never cared for golf carts, and even well into his 80’s preferred to walk and carry his golf bag. Mike also loved to make golf clubs and enjoyed doing that as a hobby. He was also known for his homemade cards, lead foot when driving, and love of crime shows.

Faith had always been a foundation in Michael’s life. Michael taught the word of Jesus Christ “officially” from July 1978-July 2001. The ending date on the card did not mean he stopped sharing the love and word of God though. Michael was well known in many churches and participated in several missions’ trips. He had a way about preaching the gospel even to others who did not share the same belief system. He was able to have a conversation, and those folks still listened to him. He participated in choir and praised the Lord even up until his passing. Michael was known, specifically in the Lloyd Family, as the spiritual rock. Michael knew and understood that his physical body would not last forever, but that his spiritual one would live on forever in the house of the Lord. If he were to have any parting words, it would be to celebrate the life he lived, and not to mourn him. For he is with everlasting love and to go preach the word of God.

Michael is survived his wife, Carol Jean Ellington; brother, Robert Ellington; sons, David (Aileen) Ellington, Daniel (Becca) Ellington, Donald Ellington; great-nieces, Marlena Collins (Jason), Deirdre Auberry; granddaughter, Brittany (David) Michelle; great granddaughter, April (Justin) Small; grandson, Charlie Ellington; brother-laws, William Lloyd and Harold Lloyd and many other nieces, grand nieces, nephews, and grandchildren from the Lloyd's and Ellington families. 

He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Ellington, brother Ralph Ellington (Norma); sister-in-law, Jane Lloyd and granddaughter, Jaymie Lehrkamp Ellington. 

Visitation is Monday, February 3, 2025, 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at River of Life Church, Indianapolis.

Funeral service will begin at 4:00 pm.

Memorial contributions can be made online to Dementia Society at https://www.dementiasociety.org/donate