1921
Paul
2011
Paul Ellzey
December 26, 1921 — January 15, 2011
Tupelo- Dr. Paul C. Ellzey, 89, died Saturday, January 15, 2011 at his home after an extended illness. He was born December 26, 1921 in Natchez, MS to William Frank Ellzey and Lula Kittie Smith Ellzey. He graduated Valedictorian from New Zion High School in 1939. He attended Copiah Lincoln Jr. College and Mississippi State University. He honorably served in the war as a Pilot, Bombardier, and Navigator. Upon completing his tour of duty in the military, he remained in the Air Force reserves and attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he completed his education. He received his B.A. in Chemistry in 1948 and his Medical degree in 1951. He completed a 12-month internship at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in 1952 where he received the highest ratings in a class of 22 interns.
In 1953 he established his Medical practice in Booneville, MS and opened the Booneville Medical Clinic. As a family practioner for 44 years, he deeply cared for his patients, their family members, and his clinic staff. Dr. Ellzey held every office in the local medical society and was a member of the Northeast MS Medical Society, MS State Medical Society, and American Medical Association. He served as the Medical Director of Longwood Manor in Booneville for 3 years. He was devoted to the Booneville community through his involvement in his church, the educational systems, and civic organizations. He was a charter member of the Booneville Jaycees and past President of the Prentiss County Power Association. He passionately supported the Booneville High School football and basketball teams providing free physicals and serving as a team Medical Doctor. Dr. Ellzey retired from his medical practice in1997 at the age of 76 and moved to Tupelo with his wife Dena, where they were members of the First United Methodist Church. Through his church, he served as the team Doctor on two mission trips to Mexico, and he volunteered at the Tupelo Free Clinic. He was an avid golfer, and loyal Mississippi State Alumnus.
Services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 22 at the Jefferson Street Chapel of W.E. Pegues.
Survivors include three daughters, Paula E. Peterson of Olive Branch, Elta E.Brunet (Darwin) of Tupelo, and Marla E. McCarthy (Eddie) of Tupelo; two sons, Michael Ellzey of Olive Branch, and Rex Ellzey (Stephanie) of Edmond, OK; eight grandchildren, Heather White of Houston, TX, Natalie Brunet Mohrman (Kennett) of Daytona Beach, FL, Deanna Peterson Perkins (Roger) of Loveland, CO, Joel Peterson of Olive Branch, Kayla Turner, Mary Turner of Tupelo, Robert Ellzey and Zach Ellzey of Edmond, OK; 2 great-grandchildren, Gabriel Paul Dean, and Jordyn Alexandra Perkins; One sister, Mabel Bass of Prentiss, MS; Extended Family and loving caregivers for 4 years, Glenda Hatcher, Charlene Dillard, and Freddie Hickman; Hospice staff Tina Bell, Aide, and Thomas Hendrick, R.N.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dena, and his two brothers, Kerman and Lyman Ellzey.
Visitation will be 11:00 am to 1:00pm prior to the service at the funeral home.
In 1953 he established his Medical practice in Booneville, MS and opened the Booneville Medical Clinic. As a family practioner for 44 years, he deeply cared for his patients, their family members, and his clinic staff. Dr. Ellzey held every office in the local medical society and was a member of the Northeast MS Medical Society, MS State Medical Society, and American Medical Association. He served as the Medical Director of Longwood Manor in Booneville for 3 years. He was devoted to the Booneville community through his involvement in his church, the educational systems, and civic organizations. He was a charter member of the Booneville Jaycees and past President of the Prentiss County Power Association. He passionately supported the Booneville High School football and basketball teams providing free physicals and serving as a team Medical Doctor. Dr. Ellzey retired from his medical practice in1997 at the age of 76 and moved to Tupelo with his wife Dena, where they were members of the First United Methodist Church. Through his church, he served as the team Doctor on two mission trips to Mexico, and he volunteered at the Tupelo Free Clinic. He was an avid golfer, and loyal Mississippi State Alumnus.
Services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 22 at the Jefferson Street Chapel of W.E. Pegues.
Survivors include three daughters, Paula E. Peterson of Olive Branch, Elta E.Brunet (Darwin) of Tupelo, and Marla E. McCarthy (Eddie) of Tupelo; two sons, Michael Ellzey of Olive Branch, and Rex Ellzey (Stephanie) of Edmond, OK; eight grandchildren, Heather White of Houston, TX, Natalie Brunet Mohrman (Kennett) of Daytona Beach, FL, Deanna Peterson Perkins (Roger) of Loveland, CO, Joel Peterson of Olive Branch, Kayla Turner, Mary Turner of Tupelo, Robert Ellzey and Zach Ellzey of Edmond, OK; 2 great-grandchildren, Gabriel Paul Dean, and Jordyn Alexandra Perkins; One sister, Mabel Bass of Prentiss, MS; Extended Family and loving caregivers for 4 years, Glenda Hatcher, Charlene Dillard, and Freddie Hickman; Hospice staff Tina Bell, Aide, and Thomas Hendrick, R.N.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dena, and his two brothers, Kerman and Lyman Ellzey.
Visitation will be 11:00 am to 1:00pm prior to the service at the funeral home.
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