Van "Bud" Ellenburg's obituary , Passed away on December 28, 2024 in Hickory, North Carolina

Van "Bud" Ellenburg

July 10, 1941 - December 28, 2024 (83 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

Van "Bud" Ellenburg's obituary , Passed away on December 28, 2024 in Hickory, North Carolina
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Van "Bud" Ellenburg

July 10, 1941 - December 28, 2024 (83 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

Van Ellenburg Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Van Ellenburg in Hickory, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Van left this world on December 28, 2024 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Van Ellenburg to show support.

As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Van may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Anderson Ellenburg and Minnie Galloway Ellenburg. He is survived by: his sisters, Yvonne Ross (Von) of Ormond Beach, FL and Eloise Elrod; and his nieces, Jan McCrary of Greenville, SC, Susan Rogers of Daytona Beach, FL and Sharon Millwood of Sunset, SC..

One particular accomplishment that was a source of great personal joy was Bud's contributions to the building of a unique log structure for a Boy Scout Troop.



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