Wendell Jack "Duke" Ellington
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Wendell Jack "Duke" Ellington

  • September 2, 1924 - October 27, 2011
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
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“Maxine and Family I worked right beside Duke for years. His Route number was 412 and mine was 411. He was always a Joy to be around and a "Great...Read More » ”
1 of 3 | Posted by: Troy Edwards - Austin, AR

“Duke and my father (Ed Babin) worked together for many years with the Postal Service. I am sorry for your loss - you are in my prayers. Theresa ”
2 of 3 | Posted by: Theresa Babin Stearns - AR

“Alice and I express our DEEPEST Sympathies for your loss, We know that GOD will reward you and your family for your CARE and LOVE !! ...Read More » ”
3 of 3 | Posted by: Alice & Bill Stuff - Little Rock, AR


Wendell Jack "Duke" Ellington, age 87 of Little Rock, Arkansas died Thursday, October 27, 2011. He was born on August 2, 1924 to his late parents Ausbun Ellington and Myrtle Wood in West Plains, MO and then raised in Peach Orchard and Heber Springs. Trained as a Machinist through the National Youth Association, he was sent to Seattle, WA where he worked for Boeing Aircraft and in the shipyards. He joined the Army Air Corps June 2, 1943 and attended Butler University and the Lockheed Factory School. After serving in France and Germany, he returned to Arkansas where he was employed by the U. S. Postal Service. We will miss his great stories, secret ingredients and unconditional love.

He is survived by his wife Maxine Ellington; daughter Jacquelyn; granddaughter, Kimberly Mooney; great-granddaughters, Searcy and Darby Mooney and sisters Willo Dean "Rusty" Davis and Margie Jefford.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Monday, October 31, 2011 at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, AR (501) 661-9111 with Pastor Gary Hollingsworth officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 2:00pm until 4:00pm on Sunday.