~ IN MEMORY ~
John Earle Ellington Jr.
Nov 19, 1968 ~ Oct 6, 2026
John’s passing was unexpected and we understand
was the result of an implement/tractor accident. John junior is the son of retired Delta Air
Lines pilot and former Chief Pilot Captain John Earle Ellington Sr….John senior
joined Delta 09-04-1962. John Jr is survived by his wife Lynn, and by
his daughters, also by his father John Sr. and stepmother Barbara.
Visitation will be held October 10th with funeral
services to follow at the Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin TN…..please
see obituary for more information.
PCN memorial site
https://www.williamsonmemorial.com/obituaries/john-ellington-jr
A native of Atlanta,
Georgia, John was the son of John Ellington and the late Carol Dennis. He was
preceded in death by his mother, Carol Dennis, and his father-in-law, Harry
“Jack” Lameier.
John leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Lynn
Ellington; his daughters, Jessica “Jessie” Ellington and Catherine “Catie”
Ellington; his father, John Ellington; his stepmother, Barbara Ellington; his
brother-in-law, Brandon Lameier; and his mother-in-law, Constance “Connie”
Lameier.
John was an accomplished pilot with many years in the aviation
industry. He flew for American Trans Air, American Airlines, and ValuJet, and
spent several years as a private pilot for NASCAR driver Sterling Marlin. He
later started his own aviation maintenance business, MidSouth Aviation. One of
the most meaningful chapters of his life came when he became a loving
stay-at-home father, helping raise his daughters, whom he affectionately called
“Jessie Poo” and “Crazy Catie.”
John was never afraid to roll up his sleeves and take on a
challenge. He spent time working in construction and, alongside his close
friend John Roach, built the house where the Ellington family still resides. He
eventually returned to the aviation world, working for his dear friend John
Sanzo as the Airline Maintenance Manager for Secure Air Charter.
John had many passions and hobbies. He loved tinkering with his
cars, working on and improving his home, and pursuing his never-ending mission
to destroy all squirrels and woodpeckers that dared to come within a 10-mile
radius of his log home. But above all else, his greatest passion was his
family—his girls, Jessie and Catie, and his wife, Lynn.
Some of John’s fondest memories were made with his three girls.
They especially loved spending quality time together on their boat, making
memories that his family will treasure forever. He was an avid Georgia Bulldogs
fan, with a soft spot for Alabama, Jessie’s alma mater, and Tennessee, Lynn’s
alma mater. John and Catie shared a particularly special bond, as they had
similar personalities, humor, and wit, and he loved reminding everyone that
Jessie was smarter than her mother. The family’s time together was often filled
with laughter.
Above all, John’s greatest love was his wife, Lynn, whom he
cherished deeply. Together, they enjoyed traveling and making memories,
especially during their trips to Italy and Gatlinburg.
John had a gift for making people smile. His humor, kindness,
and larger-than-life personality brought light into the lives of everyone who
knew him. Every life he touched was brighter because he was a part of it. John
will be remembered as a kind, loving, funny, and unforgettable soul. He leaves
behind a lifetime of memories and a family who loved him deeply. He will be
profoundly missed by his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched.
Visitation will be held Saturday, October 10, 2026, beginning at
3:00 p.m., with funeral services to follow at 5:00 p.m. at Williamson Memorial
Funeral Home in Franklin, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
in his name to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
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