Jeremy Paul Ellington

Jeremy Paul Ellington of Covington, passed away September 12, 2017, at 31 years of age. A 2008 graduate of Eastside High School, Jeremy was passionate for all things sports, be it football, baseball or basketball. Cheering for his beloved teams - the Falcons, Braves, Hawks and the Florida Gators, was a favorite pastime. Not one to simply sit on the sidelines, Jeremy played for the Miracle League Baseball team in Rockdale County for 12 years, and was Ambassador for the March of Dimes for 2 years. He was also involved in the Special Olympics for Newton County. Jeremy's other love was public safety, especially police and firefighting. He was elected Honorary Sheriff's Deputy by Sheriff Jeff Wigington in 2007 and, in June of this year, he was nominated Honorary Fireman by Chief Dan Morgan of Rockdale Fire & Rescue. Jeremy loved the Lord and was a fan of Christian music. He also followed Garth Brooks and his music, and even received a phone call from Garth himself. Jeremy was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Edward Tate.

Survivors include his parents, Debra and David Carter, Craig and Lori Ellington; maternal grandmother, Eula Tate; paternal grandparents, Larry and Juanita Ellington; sisters and brother-in-law, Courtney Carter, Waver Griffis, Stephanie Brown, Lisa and John Howell; brothers and sister-in-law, Kasey Carter, Brock Carter, Clayton Carter, J.D. Carter, Josh and Maggie Ellington.

A Celebration of Life for Jeremy will be held Friday, September 15, 2017, 2:00 PM, at High Point Baptist Church, 12025 Highway 36, in Covington, with Rev. Morris Mitchell officiating. Jeremy will lie in state at the church from 1:00 PM until service time. Interment will follow in Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington. Friends may visit with his family at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Wednesday, September 13, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, and, Thursday, September 14, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made in Jeremy's memory to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, 1577 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, GA, 30329. Those attending the funeral are encouraged to wear sports-themed shirts or public safety uniforms.

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Visitation

SEP 13. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014

Visitation

SEP 14. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014

Celebration of Life

SEP 15. 2:00 PM (EDT)

High Point Baptist Church
12025 Hwy. 36
Covington, GA, 30014