Obituary Charles "Chuck" Eugene Ellison, age 72, an Atoka, OK resident, was born on Monday, July 10, 1939, to Eugene and Inez (Dew) Ellison, at Ada, OK. Chuck passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Atoka, OK. He graduated High School in Shafter, California. Chuck retired from the United States Navy. Chuck proudly served his country in The Navy in Vietnam earning an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, a Good Conduct Award, a Vietnam Campaign Medal, an Air Medal, a Vietnam Service Medal and a National Defense Medal. He was of the Catholic Faith. Chuck enjoyed flying, collecting and trading cars and guns. Chuck is survived by his children, Collene Lyons and husband Danny of Utah, Jeffrey Ellison and wife Claudia of Washington, Jennifer Arrendale and husband Stephen of Virginia; grandchildren , Chad Lyons, Candice Lyons Bell, and Dallen Lyons of Utah, Evan Arrendale of Virginia; great grandchildren, Kesler, Kase, and Kannon Bell of Utah; sisters, Charlotte Maupin and husband Bob of Texas, Mary Stark and husband Wyman of California, Fran Cooksey and husband Todd of Atoka, OK.; aunt, Ann Cass of Ada, OK.; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many dear friends. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Inez (Dew) Ellison; nephew, Steven Maupin. ****************************************************************************** DATE OF SERVICES: 4:00 PM Saturday, May 19th, 2012 PLACE OF SERVICES: Green Meadows Cemetery, Atoka, Oklahoma OFFICIATING: Bro. Robert Jones INTERMENT: Green Meadows Cemetery, Atoka, Oklahoma CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNS@ATOKA.NET. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE FAMILY NIGHT FRIDAY 6-8 SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.