In Memory Of
David Leroy Jellison
1938
2021
David Leroy Jellison
July 6, 1938 — March 6, 2021
David Leroy Jellison, 82, of Topeka, formerly of Burlingame, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021.
He was born July 6, 1938, in Salina, Kansas, the son of John David and Wilma Lucille (Briand) Jellison. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. He served in the Navy during the Korean War.
David was a retired veteran and then became self-employed.
He was a member of Family Life Church in Topeka.
David married Linda Schommer on December 1, 1986. She preceded him in death in October 18, 2020. Survivors include seven children: William Jellison of Scottsdale, AZ, JD (Amber) Jellison of Montezuma, KS, Pastor Jay (Judy) Jellison, of Topeka, Chris (Brenda) Jellison of Burlingame, KS, Rick (Debbie) Jellison of New Braunsfeld, TX, Kelly (Roy) Amos of Topeka, and Kim Nyagol of Topeka, KS; his brother Gary Jellison (Ruth Ann) of Topeka; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and son Scott Jellison.
David loved coffee and Little Debbies as well as raising and trading horses.
Honoring his request, cremation is planned. There will be a memorial service on Friday, March 19th at 10:00 AM at Dove Cremations and Funerals - Southwest Chapel with burial to follow at Burlingame Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Becoming Love Ministries, 7905 NW 48th Street Bethany, OK 73008.
Dove Cremations and Funerals - Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To leave a special message for David's family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born July 6, 1938, in Salina, Kansas, the son of John David and Wilma Lucille (Briand) Jellison. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. He served in the Navy during the Korean War.
David was a retired veteran and then became self-employed.
He was a member of Family Life Church in Topeka.
David married Linda Schommer on December 1, 1986. She preceded him in death in October 18, 2020. Survivors include seven children: William Jellison of Scottsdale, AZ, JD (Amber) Jellison of Montezuma, KS, Pastor Jay (Judy) Jellison, of Topeka, Chris (Brenda) Jellison of Burlingame, KS, Rick (Debbie) Jellison of New Braunsfeld, TX, Kelly (Roy) Amos of Topeka, and Kim Nyagol of Topeka, KS; his brother Gary Jellison (Ruth Ann) of Topeka; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and son Scott Jellison.
David loved coffee and Little Debbies as well as raising and trading horses.
Honoring his request, cremation is planned. There will be a memorial service on Friday, March 19th at 10:00 AM at Dove Cremations and Funerals - Southwest Chapel with burial to follow at Burlingame Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Becoming Love Ministries, 7905 NW 48th Street Bethany, OK 73008.
Dove Cremations and Funerals - Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To leave a special message for David's family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of David Leroy Jellison, please visit our flower store.
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Friday, March 19, 2021
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