Joseph Ellis Zaytoun Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph Ellis Zaytoun of Cary, North Carolina, born in Kinston, North Carolina, who passed away on June 2, 2021, at the age of 100, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Ellis Zaytoun to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Thelma Knuckley Zaytoun; his parents, Ellis Zaytoun and Isabel Zaytoun; and his sisters, Connie Lamar, Evelyn Farris, Vivian Salem and Agnes Murman.
He is survived by: his children, Steve, Dr. Albert Joseph Zaytoun, Robert Ellis Zaytoun, Mary Zaytoun Benton (Don) and Stephen Knuckley Zaytoun (Lisa); his brother Dr. Henry S. Zaytoun Sr.; his grandchildren, Laura Zaytoun (Dele), Katie Zaytoun (Daryl), Liza Zaytoun, Adam Zaytoun, Tessa Zaytoun Sladavic (Tino), Matthew S. Zaytoun (Hilary), MarySue Z. Boyle (Kevin), Sarah E. Birth (Donnie), Jack Benton (Megan), Myriah Zaytoun and Robert Ford Dodd; his great grandchildren, Maya Geneva Wade, Grover M. Zaytoun-Melton, Shellby M. Zaytoun-Melton, Jett E. Sladavic, Scout D. Sladavic, Oliver F. Hoolhurst, Roberson P. Boyle, Celestia J. Boyle, Piper E. Birth, Julianna E. Benton and Clark A. Zaytoun; and also Compiegne.
In lieu of flowers, the Zaytoun family wishes to request that contributions be made to the United States Marine Corps Association & Foundation in Quantico, Virginia (715 Broadway St, Quantico, VA 22134).
