CROWLEY — Pastor Donald Ellison, 60, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014. Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mahanaim Christian Fellowship, 5500 Stewart Feltz Rd., Crowley. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mayfield Kiser Chapel. Donald Ellison, 60, of Fort Worth, Texas died Aug 13, 2014. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, the only son of Annie-Mae Ellison. He was educated in the Philadelphia public schools and later attended Wayland Baptist University where he earned his B.S in Occupational Education. In 1996, he graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity with Biblical Languages. Donald was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Theology by the Sacramento Theological Seminary and Bible College. After 20 years of service in the United States Air Force, he retired having obtained the rank of an E-7 Master Sergeant. He continued his acts of service in another way as he then founded Mahanaim Christian Fellowship where he also served as the Sr. Pastor for nearly two decades. During his tenure as Pastor, he also worked for the City of Grapevine as a Sr. Plans Examiner Supervisor. He leaves behind his wife of 39 years, Man Hui Ellison, his daughter Shannon, his eldest son Matthew along with his wife Samantha and their children, Jedidiah, Naomi-Hope, Zoe-Love, and Khloe-Faith. He also leaves his youngest son Moses Ellison and his wife Gloria. As one of three children, Donald is also survived by his two sisters Linda and Ruth Ellison. Ruth has two daughters, Robin Duboise and Adama Green. He leaves many other uncles, aunts, and cousins. The wake will be held at the Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home on Monday Aug. 18, 2014. A home going service will be held the following day on Tuesday Aug. 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Mahanaim Christian Fellowship – 5500 Stewart-Feltz Rd. Crowley, TX 76036. Arrangements are being handled by the Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home of Burleson, TX.
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Don and I referred to each other as “Brothers”, as we both served in the military and being Christians. We kept in touch after he left Grapevine and we prayed together a few times for my needs and his as of late. I will miss my “Brother” and my friend but his departure is welcomed as he is no longer in pain.
Don and I referred to each other as “Brothers”, as we both served in the military and being Christians. We kept in touch after he left Grapevine and we prayed together a few times for my needs and his as of late. I will miss my “Brother” and my friend but his departure is welcomed as he is no longer in pain.
Never thought you would leave so soon, but God had another plan. You laid your foundation and now it is our turn as the MCF family to finish the vision that was given to you. Thank you for all you have taught us and shown us.
Never thought you would leave so soon, but God had another plan. You laid your foundation and now it is our turn as the MCF family to finish the vision that was given to you. Thank you for all you have taught us and shown us.
I worked for a short time with Don at the City of Grapevine before he retired. Don was a kind, pleasant friend to me and I enjoyed working with him. We made each other laugh.
God bless Don’s soul and bring him to everlasting peace. Don’s glorious journey has just begun.
Many blessings to Don’s family and friends.
Sincerely,
Vicki Hecko
I worked for a short time with Don at the City of Grapevine before he retired. Don was a kind, pleasant friend to me and I enjoyed working with him. We made each other laugh.
God bless Don’s soul and bring him to everlasting peace. Don’s glorious journey has just begun.
Many blessings to Don’s family and friends.
Sincerely,
Vicki Hecko
My late husband, Leo, and I have been friends with the Ellison’s through our daughter, Linda, who is a member of their Church. We sought the Ellison’s counsel innumerable times and they were the most gracious people anyone could know. I know Pastor Ellison will be missed by all who knew him. My prayers and sincere sympathy go to his family as well as the Church members he served.
My late husband, Leo, and I have been friends with the Ellison’s through our daughter, Linda, who is a member of their Church. We sought the Ellison’s counsel innumerable times and they were the most gracious people anyone could know. I know Pastor Ellison will be missed by all who knew him. My prayers and sincere sympathy go to his family as well as the Church members he served.
My heart and condolences and are with the family in this time of mourning. Uncle Donald and family always opened his home to me when they resided in Alaska. Though we may never understand, the Lord needed an angel. You all are in my prayers
My heart and condolences and are with the family in this time of mourning. Uncle Donald and family always opened his home to me when they resided in Alaska. Though we may never understand, the Lord needed an angel. You all are in my prayers
I was very saddened this morning as I read in the newspaper of Don’s passing. He was a very special man of God and it was a honor to know him and to work with him several years ago as his vision for Mahanaim became a reality. I wish to extend my sympathy and prayers to Hanna and his family. I know he will be missed however, we all know he is in a better place and can now look face-to-face into the eyes of Jesus. God bless the church and his family during these difficult times. In Christ, Ken Pulley
I was very saddened this morning as I read in the newspaper of Don’s passing. He was a very special man of God and it was a honor to know him and to work with him several years ago as his vision for Mahanaim became a reality. I wish to extend my sympathy and prayers to Hanna and his family. I know he will be missed however, we all know he is in a better place and can now look face-to-face into the eyes of Jesus. God bless the church and his family during these difficult times. In Christ, Ken Pulley
I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family at the loss of your loved one. May God almighty father of tender mercies and all comfort continue to comfort you all (2 Corinthians 1:3,4). God has promised to completely remove death, tears, mourning, outcry and pain (Revelation 21:4). We all eagerly look forward to the fulfillment of that promise. The Bible also provides assurance of a real hope of reuniting with our dead loved ones again in paradise (John 5:28,29) I pray that God continues to be with you all. To learn further about God’s purpose for humans please visit http://www.jw.org
I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family at the loss of your loved one. May God almighty father of tender mercies and all comfort continue to comfort you all (2 Corinthians 1:3,4). God has promised to completely remove death, tears, mourning, outcry and pain (Revelation 21:4). We all eagerly look forward to the fulfillment of that promise. The Bible also provides assurance of a real hope of reuniting with our dead loved ones again in paradise (John 5:28,29) I pray that God continues to be with you all. To learn further about God’s purpose for humans please visit http://www.jw.org