Don Ellerbe

January 17, 1939 - April 16, 2021

Francis "Don" Ellerbe, age 82, of Riverview, FL passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. He was born on January 17, 1939 in Tampa, FL, the son of Janie (Connell) and Herbert Ellerbe. Don served in the United States Air Force for four years and later was a Deacon at several churches over the years; the most recent being Southside Baptist Church in Brandon, FL. He also served as a Sunday School teacher at Southside Baptist. Don married his wife of nearly 59 years, Mary Ellerbe, on December 14, 1962, she survives of the home. Other survivors include his children, Clinton Ellerbe and Kim (Eddie) King; 7 grandchildren; 3 great granddaughters and 1 sister, Patricia (Jim ) Pearson. He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers. Service times are pending with Sunset Funeral Home. Interment will be held in Sunset Memory Gardens.