Raymond Roy Ellison, age 65, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Guthrie. Roy was born February 2, 1948 in Crescent, Oklahoma to Raymond and Juanita(Fry) Ellison.

Roy married Susan Marie Griggs, of Guthrie, on August 26, 1968. Roy's life was one of service, he served our nation for four years in the United States Army, including one tour of duty in Vietnam. In 1992, Roy was ordained a Catholic Deacon and served his home parish of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Guthrie for 20 years. Roy was employed at Forum Energy (Midco Fabricators) in Guthrie since 1979.

Roy is survived by his wife Susie of the home in Guthrie; two daughters, Sande Maher and husband Ken of Pensacola, FL and Nicole Ball and husband Stephen of Edmond, OK; one son, Ray Ellison and wife Angel of Elgin, OK. Six grandchildren, Ashley and Haley Schmidt, Kristen and Ryan Ball and Jacob and Drew Ellison. Roy is also survived by three sisters, Shirley Blair and husband Frank of Crescent; Quanna Cronister and husband Ben of Crescent and Deana Ginn and husband Alan of Edmond. As well as several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Rev. Robert Wood officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrie Cemetery, services are under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, at St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. and Monday 9:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Church Building Fund, 411 N. Elm, Guthrie, OK 73044.

Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.hayesfh.com.