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James Tommy Ellington Jr

Case from Henderson, NC dated Oct 02, 2017

Victim Details

James Tommy Ellington Jr

Male

White / Caucasian

Henderson

NC

2017-10-02

61

James

Tommy Ellington Jr

07/12/2026

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James Thomas "Tommy" Ellington Jr., a 61-year-old white male, was found shot to death outside his home in Henderson, North Carolina, on October 2, 2017. Born in Vance County, he was the son of James Thomas "Jimmy" and Patricia Abbott Ellington. Tommy was the owner and operator of Quality Equipment LLC, a John Deere dealership, and a member of Carey Baptist Church. His death shocked the local community, leaving behind his wife, Cheryl Allen Ellington, and their son, Brian A. Ellington.

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  • The Herald Sun: James T. "Tommy" Ellington Jr.'s Obituary on The Herald Sun
  • WRAL.com: Vance businessman killed at his home :: WRAL.com

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