Joseph Roger Ellerby Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph Roger Ellerby (Sumter, South Carolina), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 9, 2025 at the age of 64. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Roger Ellerby to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Janie English Ellerby and Joseph Mack; and his siblings, Anna Odell Rayford and Maurice Richardson. He is survived by: his fiancée Tonia D. Conyers of Sumter; his siblings, Willie Mae King, Dorothy Delay of Sumter, Mary Frances Ellerby of Jacksonville, Florida and Leslie Ellerby of Sumter; his cousins, Sedric Butler and Mary Ann; his close friend Jacob Harvin of Sumter; his sister-in-law Melissa Weeks Richardson of Sumter; and his children, Devan of Sumter, Teona of Sumter, Tyvae of Sumter, Dazahn of Sumter, Dakota of Sumter, Dnahj of Sumter, Teon of Sumter, Nariyah of Sumter and Taylir Alexis of Sumter.
Viewing was held on Monday, April 14th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Ephriam D. Stephens Funeral Home (230 N Lafayette Dr, Sumter, SC 29150). A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, April 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (15 S Sumter St, Sumter, SC 29150).
