Roy Merle Ely Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Roy Merle Ely of Waycross, Georgia, born in Adrian, Georgia, who passed away on December 23, 2023, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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, John Marion Ely, Sr. and Jessie Mae Tapley Ely; his wife Lois Evelyn Gillis Ely; his son Roy William "Billy" Ely; and his siblings, Ray Ely of Louise Hayes, J. M, Marvin Ely, Walter Ely and Tiny Bray.
He is survived by: his daughter Sandy Ely of Blackshear; his grandchildren, Joey Fullard (Apple) of Waycross and Jenna Roland (Scotty) of Jesup; his great grandchild Lily Fullard; his brother J. L. Ely (Janice) of Fitzgerald; and his sister-in-law Eloise Ely of Douglas. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.
